This oceanside retreat was designed within a 6-acre plot stretching 200 meters from the shoreline overlooking the sand and the waves. Located along the East Coast of Chennai, India, this sanctuary offers an isolated private experience for resort guests looking to get away from the hustle of the daily grind. The architecture of Ocean Resorts responds to the client’s desire to create an exclusive experience to local city dwellers who crave the tranquility of nature. True to its name, Ocean Resort comprises of 10 symmetrical ‘Pod’ like structures with its curvilinear concrete shell forms inspired to mimic the ‘crests’ and ‘troughs’ of the water. The Pods by themselves are a self-contained residential quarter of 2,200 sq.ft (i.e.16mx8.6m per floor) arranged in a diagonally opposing manner. One of the challenging aspects of the design was the site placement that necessitated optimizing orientations to offer panoramic views while reducing energy cost. Opulent private pods with exclusive decks and service that matched was essential, with the first row offering unhindered views of the Indian ocean while the other rooms were treated with a sumptuous beautiful lush garden view.