Sadia Mansha Residence
Location
Lahore
Year
2021
An inward looking garden residence that pairs quiet restraint with shaded, light filled courts. Provide your feedback on BizChat
Set on a discreet, elongated plot off Canal Bank, this inward looking retreat draws on GOA’s tradition of restraint, sequence, and landscape. Designed for a family of three, the house uses gardens and courts to create a serene, context responsive home that feels protected yet open to light and air.
The architecture takes cues from Mughal garden principles through water, framed views, and choreographed movement. A broad front lawn forms a quiet forecourt that buffers the city and sets a ceremonial approach into private zones. Within, layered rooms open to courts and planted edges that soften the structure and moderate climate. Materials are handled with clarity and craft so that everyday routines align with shade, breeze, and filtered daylight. The project extends GOA’s legacy of courtyard living and material honesty while addressing contemporary patterns of family life in Lahore.
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