Located in Santa Cruz, Goa, this commercial cum residential development portrays contextual elegance with a contemporary overlay through its form, structural elements, and materiality The project consists of 3000 sq ft of commercial area and 17 apartments. The property is flanked by roads on two sides. The commercial shops in the ground floor flanks the road and the residential entry is from the quitter side road. The stark contrast of the brick cladding and wood finishes over the sober greys and whites elevates the facade yet merges with its context. The tiled slanted roofs and sun shades combined with the diagonal bracing create an environment of organic authenticity The structure is nestled between ample vegetated open spaces so as to root the users in the region’s ecology. The interior spaces are in constant connection with the surrounding natural environment through the wide apertures and balconies provided. This interplay between the vernacular and contemporary styles, laced with a green lining gave rise to a built environment that embraces its inhabitants.