DR’S villa is a renovation project which is elegant with arches, subtle cohesion of colours set the tone at Amger, a Portuguese-style villa in Goa. 3000 sq.ft house design as per the concept of “true to the land and held on to the charm of the goan era in which the house was built” and sidestepped stereotypical interpretations of modernism. The goal was to respect the property’s history while avoiding a formulaic or prescribed look. Villa developed by connecting the interiors to the outdoors with a series of windows, verandas and balconies. “The whole process wasn’t just about restoring the old house and adding features, but also about connecting the old with the new. We wanted to merge the two and have a movement and aesthetic flow through the home”. A sense of nostalgia and continuity flows seamlessly through Amger. “We were very clear that the restoration had to salvage every little architectural detail from the pillars to the old doors, locks and memoirs. But at the same time, it had to be comfortable and luxurious for family and guests.