Artfelt Homes: Inside The Journey Of Vianaar Homes

Indians today look for abodes where peace abounds, giving birth to a landscape where second homes turn into first priority. Set against this backdrop are Vianaar Homes, a thoughtful project where homes become veritable artsy oasis and uber luxe holiday homes reset the entire eco system of fully managed service apartments in picturesque towns like Goa and Kasauli.

Born to the brain of Varun Nagpal, an avant-garde lifestyle creator, with his sister Naina, who together are making second homes a dream come true for urban dwellers looking to live it up in life. Colonising lands surrounded by verdant greens, the brother-sister duo have carved out a distinct identity of their residences that are shaped not just by design sensibility, but by a deeper engagement with materials. At Vianaar, a home is conceived less as a finished object and more as a living environment—one that invites art, craft and atmosphere to become part of everyday life.

They approach architecture with a sensitivity to place. Their homes draw heavily on indigenous materials that belong naturally to Goa’s landscape. Locally quarried laterite stone, with its warm earthy tone and porous texture, forms the backbone of many structures. Terrazzo floors, handcrafted surfaces and natural finishes create interiors that feel tactile and grounded rather than ornamental. These materials are not merely aesthetic choices; they root each home within its environment while supporting local craftsmanship and construction traditions. This emphasis on material honesty and spatial harmony reflects Vianaar’s broader philosophy that,” A home should engage the senses and evoke an emotional response.”

Light filters through courtyards, gardens blur the boundary between inside and outside, and architecture unfolds slowly through layered spaces. The result is an atmosphere that feels contemplative, almost gallery-like, making art a natural extension of the living environment.It would not be wrong to call their homes, art-felt homes.

Over time, this relationship between art and architecture has become central to the Vianaar identity. The company has steadily cultivated a thoughtful private art collection while also supporting contemporary artists through collaborations and installations across its homes. Rather than treating art as décor, Vianaar views it as a fundamental element in shaping the emotional character of a space.

This philosophy has taken form through an art residence with artist who provokes the aesthetic eye of Varun, himself an avid collector and connoisseur of contemporary art. “I follow this path very instinctively and am always on the lookout for artists who will fit the Vianaar philosophy.” He invites artists to come and live in a Vianaar home that gets transformed into an art studio, an intimate setting where architecture, landscape and artistic process intersect.

One recent participant was Berlin-based Colombian artist Maria Melisa T, known professionally as Kedimari. During her time in Goa, she developed a body of work informed by movement, introspection and the sensory richness of her surroundings. Her practice begins with gesture, how the body moves through space, and the quiet rhythm of the environment naturally shapes the evolution of her paintings.

The colours of Goa, the reds of laterite, the faded greens of old homes, the spice-toned earth, found their way into her palette. Living within a Vianaar residence allowed her to engage with architecture not simply as a backdrop but as a collaborator. The works she produced during the residency now remain within the homes themselves, creating a lasting dialogue between artist and space.

Together, they create homes that feel alive with culture rather than simply designed for luxury. As Varun avers, “I like to build homes that I could and would live in. That to me is the only benchmark,”