BAIA Villas

Client

JMA Mumbai

Location

Goa

Year

2024

Publication

Dezeen

Category

Airbnb

Services

Photography

Awards

Architecture Masterprize Photography Winner - Hospitality

Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.

Overview

Baia Villas, located in Goa and nestled within a forested landscape, is a holiday home that blends contemporary charm with regional character. Its peach-toned exterior and blue arched openings harmonize with the natural palette of the surrounding water and sky, creating a serene yet vibrant presence. The contrast is further heightened by the occasional presence of a figure dressed in white, adding scale and a human element to the space.

Capturing the shadows cast on the walls was crucial, as they bring out the richness of the materials and enhance the various textures used throughout the project. The carefully articulated architectural elements like arches, recesses, and projecting volumes play a vital role in shaping these shadow patterns, especially under Goa's shifting tropical light.

Baia Villas, located in Goa and nestled within a forested landscape, is a holiday home that blends contemporary charm with regional character. Its peach-toned exterior and blue arched openings harmonize with the natural palette of the surrounding water and sky, creating a serene yet vibrant presence. The contrast is further heightened by the occasional presence of a figure dressed in white, adding scale and a human element to the space.

Capturing the shadows cast on the walls was crucial, as they bring out the richness of the materials and enhance the various textures used throughout the project. The carefully articulated architectural elements like arches, recesses, and projecting volumes play a vital role in shaping these shadow patterns, especially under Goa's shifting tropical light.

With his calm demeanour and no frills attitude, Ekansh is one of the few photographers in the country who is able to capture the true potential of the design through his lens. His sense of composition is exceptional and if you trust his process, he will surprise you with remarkable moments that are typically missed or not seen before.

Jugal Mistri

Founder, JMA Mumbai

Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.
Exterior view of Baia Villas, a peach-toned Airbnb nestled in a Goan forest, featuring blue arched openings that echo the hues of the sky and water. A person in white stands in contrast, with shadows playing across textured walls and architectural forms. The steep, dark-pitched roofs of the minimalist interiors add to the visual character of the villa ensemble. Photography by Ekansh Goel.

BAIA Villas