Utopia: The Second Home, Amritsar, Amritsar
Category: Residences
Location: Amritsar
Area: 4400 sq. ft.
Client: Utopia: The Second Home, Amritsar
A residence that reimagines the second home as a vertical sanctuary of light, leisure, and lush connection.
Tucked into a landlocked plot in Amritsar, Utopia reimagines the second home as a vertical sanctuary. With limited access to light, the design turned skyward—using height, volume, and natural elements to shape a tranquil, connected space. A double-height foyer leads into a sunlit living room, where a swing and mezzanine overlook a lush vertical garden and open metal staircase, evoking a townhouse courtyard.
Rather than separate zones by floors, the design encourages visual and spatial interplay. The mezzanine space opens into the living space, which in turn connects to areas of rest, wellness, and recreation. This architectural rhythm blurs the boundaries between public and private, static and dynamic, indoors and out.
The elevation presents a composed, almost understated face to the outside world. Clad in rhythmic geometry and restrained detailing, it conceals the spatial dynamism and lush inner life of the home. The façade serves as a calm veil—creating a sense of discovery as one steps inside to experience the contrast of openness and playfulness within.
At the heart of the home lies a dramatic vertical hanging garden, acting as both a design statement and a functional spine. It visually connects the gym, spa, party hall, and living spaces, while also refreshing the atmosphere. The presence of plants brings balance to the geometric interiors, softening the composition. The second floor transitions into an open-air terrace, featuring a cabana and barbecue area that extends the home’s leisure program. These rooftop spaces are not afterthoughts—they are intentionally integrated, offering moments of retreat, celebration, and family time beneath the open sky.
The material and lighting palette unifies the homes aesthetic while adapting to different moods. Deep wooden finishes pair with grey tones and soft textiles, creating a canvas that is at once grounded and youthful. Sunlight animates the spaces during the day, while warm lighting and artisanal chandeliers bring a sense of serenity and glow after dusk.
