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Tucked into a compact plot in a bustling neighborhood of Surat, Moksha Villa emerges as a quiet counterpoint to the noise and density of its surroundings. Designed for a business family, the home is a thoughtful response to a modern lifestyle seeking balance — between openness and enclosure, function and emotion, permanence and calm.

The design ethos is rooted in contemporary minimalism, interpreted not as a lack of expression but as “the perfect amount of something.” The architectural and interior language aligns with the client’s ideology — understated, refined, and deeply functional. The house balances privacy with openness and interior comfort with natural connection, offering a sanctuary within the urban context.

The Dholpuri stonecrete facade, interspersed with concrete brick jalis, acts as both a visual filter and a climatic moderator. These perforated skins allow dappled daylight into the interiors while enabling passive cooling and diffused views from balconies and openings.

The spatial layout is defined by clarity and purpose. A small front garden, buffered by a custom-designed metal grill, ensures privacy and a softened arrival experience. The entrance leads to a transitional foyer that seamlessly unfolds into the formal living, while the Puja room is positioned to offer a subtle glimpse upon entry reinforcing a sense of serenity and welcome.

Surat,Gujarat,India

Architects : Neogenesis+Studi0261
Area : 4610 sq. ft.
Year of Completion : 2024
Website : https://www.instagram.com/studioneogenesis/

Exterior view of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Sitout of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Living room of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261

The ground level hosts a formal living room opening to the lush front garden, a tranquil bedroom, and an open kitchen-dining area bathed in natural light. The living room is visually connected to the green edge through full-height sliding windows, allowing filtered daylight to animate the space. A library niche offers a quiet alcove for reflection, while a circular inlay of polished Kota stone—acting as a stone ‘carpet’—defines the seating area within the rectilinear volume, adding a layer of visual interest and grounding.

The dining area, topped by a skylit double-height volume, forms the spatial and emotional core of the house — vertically linking both levels. The bedroom on this floor serves as a calm retreat for guests or occasional day use, complete with privacy and thermal comfort.


Living room of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Dining of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261

The upper floor accommodates three bedrooms, a family lounge, and a compact home theatre. A central sitting zone overlooks the dining volume below, creating inter-level connectivity. The bedrooms spill into balconies with vertical jalis and planter edges, extending the interiors outward while preserving intimacy. An adjacent terrace next to the theatre adds recreational value, balancing leisure with privacy.

Materiality leans toward lasting and low-maintenance finishes. Kota stone and Kalinga terrazzo form the flooring base, offering tactile depth and thermal performance. Terrazzo inlays with brass embellish transitional zones, while white-washed walls, wood-grain laminates, and polished teak create a calming, neutral backdrop. The interiors showcase an elegant mix of fluted glass, warm brass, stone, and textiles — composed with restraint and richness.


Pooja Unit of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Kitchen of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Bedroom 1 of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261

The interior reflects a narrative of curated stillness. The staircase — designed with solid treads and concealed risers — adds sculptural value. Brass accents, groove-detailed wall panels, and clean-lined millwork speak to a quiet luxury. The bedrooms carry this vocabulary with soft lighting, seamless wardrobes, and textural harmony. Bathrooms, though compact, are elevated through warm finishes and minimal detailing. Skylights and full-height openings optimize daylight, while thoughtful window placement enables natural cross ventilation. 

“We have created a home that is not just lived in — it is felt,” says Ar. Jigar Asarawala. In an overstimulated urban world, the house dares to offer less — and in doing so, delivers far more.


Bedroom 2 of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Bedroom 3 of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Home Theater of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Bathroom of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Front Elevation of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Ground Floor Plan of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


First Floor Plan of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Section AA of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261


Section BB of Moksha Villa by Neogenesis+Studi0261




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