Project
Where the Olive Tree Rests
Category
Best Implemented Apartment / Private House Interior Design Project
About the project (provided by the applicant)
“Where the Olive Tree Rests” is an enchanting home nestled in the historic core of Lutyens’ Delhi, where the dialogue between materiality, light, and the city’s architectural heritage is effortless. At its heart, an olive tree majestically anchors the space, its gnarled trunk and silvery-green leaves radiating a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. With a compact footprint of 4,000 sq ft, the home was strategically reconfigured within its existing boundaries to respond to the expanding needs of a growing family. Designed with an acute sensitivity to its site and context, the home embraces the constraints of renovation with ingenuity. By reimagining the floor plan for maximum efficiency, the design introduces flexible spaces that elegantly serve dual purposes, thereby optimizing every square foot.
The home is not just a sanctuary; it is a living narrative, enriched by both the history of Delhi and the personal stories that unfold within its walls.
Location
Lutyens Delhi, India
Project implementation year
2025
Applicant
Apoorva Shroff
Apoorva Shroff is the founder and principal designer for the boutique architecture and interior design firm lyth Design. Having pursued a postgraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, Shroff's design ideology is anchored in aesthetics, sustainable and contextual design solutions, and innovative use of materials. Lyth Design aims to translate inspirations, ideas and memories into efficient and practical spatial solutions that are breath-taking.
Authors of the project
Lyth Design
Photos
Lyth Design
Other participants
Rahim Sisodia (S. R. Interiors) — Contractor
Aditya Advani (Roha) — Landscape Architect
Kanchan Puri — Lighting Consultant
Status of the project
Implemented
