Father-daughter duo Alfaz and Aahana Miller refurbished a breathtaking property in the Mussoorie Hills, Uttarakhand. The result is a cozy retreat that any city-dweller would cherish visiting. Here’s what the architects had to say about the project:

Holymount Estate is a protected property in a Cantonment town. We focused on restoring the exterior of the residence to its original glory, preserving the distinctive solid stone structure, turrets, and sloping sheet metal roof.

The selection of the furniture and the material palette is vibrant given the cold atmosphere of the hills, and the rooms are very different to each other, each having their unique character. The extensive use of pine and teakwood adds warmth to the look and feel of the spaces. This is an important visual counter to Landour’s cold nights and moderate winter snow fall.

The overarching idea was the creation of a residential museum – a true curation of the significant history of the building and area, and a plethora of critical residential design trends. We succeeded in providing the client with a home away from home that is comfortable and familiar, but something new to be discovered with every visit.