UA Lab has completed the Bellevue project, a multi-use pavilion in Ahmedabad, India. Designed to serve both residential and professional needs, the project meets the client’s requirement for a versatile space that can host family gatherings and professional meetings.
The pavilion’s design centers around a simple cuboidal glass structure, offering flexibility and adaptability to the client’s needs. Positioned at the edge of the site, the pavilion opens up to sweeping vistas of the surrounding greenery, creating a serene connection between the built environment and the natural landscape.
The pavilion features a dynamic ‘light edge’ along its longer side, combining pergolas and flat roofs. The pergolas introduce a playful interplay of light and shadow, animating the linear space, while the flat roof shelters an outdoor seating area for relaxation. This thoughtful integration of interior and exterior spaces fosters a direct connection to nature, enhancing the site’s peaceful ambiance.
On the shorter side, the pavilion opens to a swimming pool, with sliding glass panels that dissolve boundaries, uniting the green expanse on one side with the pool area on the other. A circular sunken seating area in front of the pavilion complements the rectilinear architecture and harmonizes with the surrounding landscape.
Through these design elements, UA Lab’s architectural team creates layers of spatial experiences that immerse users in nature. A meandering pathway links the pavilion to the main house, conceived as an ‘in-between’ space that coils around existing trees.
The Bellevue project showcases UA Lab’s ability to craft versatile, functional spaces that seamlessly integrate with their surroundings. With its emphasis on natural materials, sustainable design, and thoughtful spatial planning, this project sets a new standard for multi-use pavilions in India.
Project Info:
Name: Bellevue – A House in a Park
Architect: UA Lab
Area: 9,500 sqm
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Lead Architect: Vipuja Parmar
Design Team: Vipuja Parmar, Krishnakant Parmar, Zeel Jani, Fenny Patel
Photographer: Maulik Patel / Inclined Studio
