Situated on the riverside of Machhu river, the Flora Riverside designed by Ishwar Gehi Architects, reflects a context responsive design with a balance of hard and soft landscape elements

Flora Riverside designed by Ishwar Gehi ArchitectsEvening view of the clubhouse with the stepped gardens

Fact File

Client: Florentina Reality
Location: Morbi
Site Area: 49955 sqm
Total Built-up Area: 17690 sqm
Number of Units: 84 villas
Cost: Rs 29 cr (approx.)
Architect, Interior Design & Landscaping: Ar. Ishwar Gehi
Structural Engineer: Ashvin Lodhiya

Flora Riverside designed by Ishwar Gehi ArchitectsView of the stepped garden at dawn

A lot of thought was given into the layout of the project to yield the maximum use of the existing natural vista. The arc-shaped layout comprises three types of villas in varying sizes, a clubhouse, and large landscaped areas, giving it a resort-like ambience.

Flora Riverside designed by Ishwar Gehi ArchitectsView of the landscaped areas and seating from the first floor club terrace

The inspiration behind the design and the project’s highlight is the long, unbroken stretch of water body. To keep the view of the dam undisturbed, the water body stretch has been laid with stepped landscaping.

Flora Riverside designed by Ishwar Gehi ArchitectsAmbience of the courtyard of the bungalow at dusk

Ar. Ishwar Gehi
Courtyards when inculcated in a design, not only add character to the space but also act as a climate responsive element

Ar. Ishwar Gehi

Courtyards decorated with Buddha sculpture, plumeria and date palms are amongst the most used architectural elements by the architect. All the villas have a courtyard as the center of attraction, while sloping roofs, date palms, landscaping with date palms, plumeria etc, and a swimming pool are the other attractive features.

Flora Riverside designed by Ishwar Gehi ArchitectsThe garden and the waterbody lit by the ambient lighting