Zoning and Spatial Plan as per requirements
OTS | Staircase | Slab






Project Overview
Located in the lush hillside town of Coonoor, this residence is designed to embrace its linear site and respond to the natural contours and western vistas. The clients envisioned a simple, modern family home that takes full advantage of the site’s sunset views, natural ventilation, and topographical assets. The result is a functionally zoned, experience-driven home designed for emotional comfort and practical living.

The core philosophy behind the design was to create a light-filled, linear home that merges clean architectural lines with contextual sensitivity. The home emphasizes passive design strategies, including open-to-sky (OTS) elements, double-height volumes, and cross-ventilation corridors, all of which promote energy efficiency and sensory well-being.

The Coonoor Residence features a thoughtfully zoned linear layout that balances functionality, light, and openness. On the ground floor, a defined foyer creates a sense of entry and privacy before leading into a well-lit living room. The central dining space becomes a spatial highlight with its double-height ceiling and an open-to-sky (OTS) element that invites natural light and ventilation deep into the home. Adjacent to this, the kitchen and utility area are tucked efficiently for seamless day-to-day use. A bedroom on this level provides convenience for guests or elderly family members. The first floor houses two bedrooms that open up to serene sunset views, while a cozy family lounge overlooks the dining void below—enhancing vertical interaction and maintaining visual connectivity between floors.
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Scope
Spatial Planning | Conceptual Design
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Linear Form: Enhances spatial flow, simplifies circulation, and allows all rooms to benefit from light and cross-ventilation.
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Double-Height Dining + OTS: The dramatic vertical space brings in dynamic light shifts throughout the day and creates a visual connection between the two floors.
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View-Oriented Design: Strategic orientation to frame sunset views from the first floor, enhancing daily living experience.
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Indoor-Outdoor Dialogue: Each major room opens up to either a garden, balcony, or framed landscape view, fostering a strong relationship with nature.
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Location
Coonoor, The Nilgiris
Project Overview
Set in the serene farming valley of Kookalthurai, Kotagiri, this 2BHK residence was designed and executed as a turnkey project by Studio Goodscape, keeping in mind the client’s immediate lifestyle needs and future expansion plans. The home was conceived to maximize views, airflow, and natural lighting, all while staying grounded in regional materials and climate sensitivity.
Typology
3 BHK
Project Type
Residential | New Construction | Conultation
Year
2025
Sustainability Considerations
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Passive ventilation through OTS and linear cross-breeze alignment
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Daylighting strategies reduce the need for artificial lighting during the day
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Compact footprint with efficient volume-to-surface ratio






