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The Desert Dream Dwelling – Group Housing Project

 

The Desert Dream Dwelling – Group Housing Project

Project Type: Group Housing / Residential Township
Designed by: VOGUE ARCHITECT
Design Style: Contemporary | Contextual | Vastu-Compliant | Sustainable

Project Overview

The Terracotta Grove is a thoughtfully designed group housing project that blends modern architectural sensibilities with warm, earthy aesthetics. Conceived and designed by VOGUE ARCHITECT, the project reinterprets community living through architecture that is functional, climate-responsive, and emotionally connected to its surroundings.

This development emphasizes human-scale design, integrating open courtyards, green buffers, and shaded pathways that promote both comfort and social interaction. Every residence is designed following Vastu principles, ensuring natural ventilation, balanced light, and spatial harmony throughout.

Design Philosophy

At VOGUE ARCHITECT, our vision for The Terracotta Grove was to create a neighborhood of warmth and belonging — using architecture that respects nature, climate, and culture. The design language combines contemporary clean forms with rustic terracotta textures, evoking timeless charm while remaining modern in execution.

Architectural Highlights

  • Planning Concept: Clustered housing layout promoting community interaction while preserving individual privacy.
  • Form Development: Earth-toned facades, pitched roofs, and minimalist lines blending with the landscape.
  • Material Palette: Terracotta, natural brick, glass, and exposed concrete — lending both texture and thermal performance.
  • Landscape Integration: Central courtyards, pedestrian-friendly walkways, and palm-lined avenues.
  • Vastu & Sustainability:
    • Each unit oriented for maximum daylight and cross ventilation.
    • Rainwater harvesting and landscape irrigation planning.
    • Eco-friendly, low-maintenance materials used across facades and pavements.

Technical Specifications

  • Type: Group Housing (Row Houses + Villas)
  • Total Units: 15
  • Floors: G+1 Configurations
  • Amenities: Landscaped internal roads, green pockets, EV-friendly parking, community gardens
  • Project Status: Conceptualized and Designed by VOGUE ARCHITECT
  • Services Provided:
    • Master Planning & Layout Design
    • Conceptualization & Architectural Design
    • Vastu-Based Spatial Planning
    • Material Selection & Aesthetic Detailing
    • Project Consultation & Visualization

About VOGUE ARCHITECT

VOGUE ARCHITECT is a design-driven architecture firm specializing in innovative, sustainable, and context-sensitive solutions. Our practice integrates planning, design, and consultation to deliver spaces that are functional, aesthetically refined, and human-centric.

We believe every project — from compact residences to large group housing developments — should reflect a balance between modern lifestyle and timeless design principles.

Group housing project | Contemporary residential design | Vastu-compliant homes | Modern terracotta architecture | Sustainable township planning | Vogue Architect group housing | Architectural design firm India | Housing master planning | Residential community design

Timeline:

2023

Location:

Sambalpur, Odisha

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