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@tdcmagazine // TDC Exclusive: Le Casa Lion by d6thD Design Studio

Set along the edge of Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, this retreat by @the6thd is shaped by the forest itself, with mature trees determining the placement of cottages and pathways. Soft lime-plastered walls and pale surfaces lend the vernacular construction a quiet Mediterranean softness, catching shifting shadows while keeping the architecture visually subdued against the landscape.

Drawing from the sheltered form of a lion’s den, the cottages take shape as elongated volumes capped by brick vaults. Full-height glazing, private pools, arched openings, and locally crafted details create a strong dialogue with the wilderness, while a lightweight structural strategy reduces concrete and allows light and ventilation to penetrate the vaulted forms.

Project: Le Casa Lion @lecasalionresort
Location: Borvav, Gir
Design House: d6thD Design Studio @the6thd
Interior Design: Marigold Interiors @marigoldinteriors
Landscape Design: Zenith Designer Studio
Wall Art: Divya Khunt
Photography: Inclined Studio @inclinedstudio

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