Otlo

Otlo curved verandah plinth with sunlight streaming through tree canopy

The spatial experience unfolds through a series of interconnected zones, where open work areas are complemented by lounge seating, discussion corners, and carefully integrated pockets of greenery. Rather than relying on enclosed rooms, the design employs screens, shelving, and changes in materiality to define spaces while maintaining visual openness and continuity.

Otlo cottage exterior view across green lawn with palm tree and terracotta plinth
Lounge platform with red mattress and window overlooking nature
High-ceiling pantry and workspace with wooden stool and clerestory light

The spatial experience unfolds through a series of interconnected zones, where open work areas are complemented by lounge seating, discussion corners, and carefully integrated pockets of greenery. Rather than relying on enclosed rooms, the design employs screens, shelving, and changes in materiality to define spaces while maintaining visual openness and continuity.

Otlo comprehensive architectural site and layout plan with trees and curved plinth
Aerial architectural top-down drawing detail of curved terracotta plinth and tree
Exploded 3D axonometric diagram of pavilion roof, structure, and plinth

The spatial experience unfolds through a series of interconnected zones, where open work areas are complemented by lounge seating, discussion corners, and carefully integrated pockets of greenery. Rather than relying on enclosed rooms, the design employs screens, shelving, and changes in materiality to define spaces while maintaining visual openness and continuity.

Otlo cottage facade with ochre plaster, wooden window, and red plinth steps
Narrow doorway perspective opening to courtyard greenery
Cottage exterior framed by tree branches and grassy lawn
Under-verandah perspective showing curved terracotta step
Corner architectural angle of the cottage and canopy

The spatial experience unfolds through a series of interconnected zones, where open work areas are complemented by lounge seating, discussion corners, and carefully integrated pockets of greenery. Rather than relying on enclosed rooms, the design employs screens, shelving, and changes in materiality to define spaces while maintaining visual openness and continuity.

Bedroom with red bedspread, desk, wall fan, and window
Kitchen pantry volume with soaring skylight and counter
Daybed relaxation corner with textured fabrics and natural sunlight
Verandah seating overlooking curved terracotta steps
Wide view of the pavilion in the lush landscape
Black kitchen cabinetry with wooden stool, concrete floor, and skylight

The spatial experience unfolds through a series of interconnected zones, where open work areas are complemented by lounge seating, discussion corners, and carefully integrated pockets of greenery. Rather than relying on enclosed rooms, the design employs screens, shelving, and changes in materiality to define spaces while maintaining visual openness and continuity.

Covered verandah with rustic wooden chairs, swing, and garden view
Window reading corner with warm sunlight and open sash
Pantry bar with pendant light and wooden chair
Exterior wooden window with rhythmic roof shadow

LOCATION— VADODARA, GUJARAT

YEAR— 2025

TYPOLOGY— COMMERCIAL OFFICE

PHOTOS BY— MANAN SURTI

IN COLLABORATION— STUDIO NOEMA