Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026

SAMANVAY WESTBANK

This mixed-use residential development is conceived as a contemporary urban community that combines high-density living with active commercial frontage and a richly landscaped internal environment. The project is organized as a series of residential towers arranged around generous communal open spaces, while a continuous retail edge addresses the main road. This clear separation of public and private functions allows the development to engage with the city at street level while creating a quieter, more protected residential realm within.

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The architecture of the towers is defined by a restrained and elegant language of light-toned façades, warm neutral surfaces, large glazed openings, and projecting balconies. Horizontal balcony bands create a strong rhythm across the elevations, while vertical glazed cores and solid wall planes provide contrast and emphasize height. Deep balconies extend the living spaces outdoors and are softened with integrated planting, contributing both shade and visual depth. The overall composition remains refined and contemporary without relying on excessive ornamentation.

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At the base, the commercial frontage creates an active pedestrian edge with a sequence of transparent shopfronts facing the primary road. The retail podium is designed as a lower, continuous volume that visually grounds the taller residential buildings behind it. Landscaped setbacks, pedestrian pathways, signage zones, and organized vehicular movement create a lively but controlled streetscape. During the evening, illuminated shopfronts and warm balcony lighting give the project a distinctive urban presence.

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The internal landscape is conceived as the social heart of the development. Large lawns, shaded seating areas, pergolas, gazebos, sculptural planting, and carefully designed pedestrian paths create a variety of outdoor experiences. Water features are integrated throughout the landscape, including fountains, reflective pools, and cascading elements that introduce movement and sound. These spaces are designed to encourage both community interaction and quieter moments of relaxation.

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Recreational amenities are distributed across the central garden to create a resort-like residential experience. Swimming pools, timber decks, lounge seating, children’s play areas, and shaded pavilions are integrated with lush planting and mature trees. The layout allows different age groups and activities to coexist without compromising privacy. The landscape also acts as a visual buffer between the towers, softening the scale of the buildings and improving the quality of views from the apartments.

Overall, the project achieves a balanced relationship between urban activity, residential comfort, and landscape. Its architectural identity is shaped by clean proportions, layered façades, generous balconies, integrated greenery, and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living. The development presents a contemporary model of mixed-use community living, where commerce, recreation, landscape, and residential life are brought together within a cohesive and carefully structured environment.

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