Elara Celestia: Luxury Living Rooted in Nature
Project Specifications:
Service
Architecture, Landscape, Interior Design
Sector
Residential
Location
Bangalore, India
Area
Site Area: 5.44 Ha
Total GFA: 125,819 m2
Client
L&T Realty
Project Status
Under Construction
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Team
Guido Bigolin
Andrea Serrano
Ting Chen
Margherita Concina
Matt Blight
Aylin Degirman
Jesus Banuls
Cristina Iore
Poomjai Suphapruksapongse
Collaborators
Structure: Design Tree, EDRC
MEP: Design Tree
Elara Celestia offers a compelling blend of luxury and contemporary design, situated just off Bellary Road, one of the city’s most well-connected arterial routes.
Framed by the lush GKVK Botanical Gardens, this residential community enclave reimagines modern living through a masterplan inspired by the branching elegance of the rain tree.
Thoughtfully designed to balance natural serenity with urban vibrancy, Elara Celestia features world-class amenities, exclusive leisure facilities, and a spatial experience rooted in biophilic architecture. It is a future-forward development that sets a new benchmark for luxurious life in Bangalore.
Vision Anchored in A Strategic Location

Set within a gated community in one of Bangalore’s most coveted neighbourhoods, the project was envisioned by forward-thinking real estate developers, L&T Realty, to redefine modern living through a blend of luxury, connectivity, and nature. The brief was clear: create a distinguished residential address that offers exclusive amenities and an inspiring sense of arrival, all within reach of the city’s fast-evolving lifestyle hubs.
The project site benefits from excellent connectivity, with Bellary Road and other major roads providing direct access to central Bangalore, the upcoming metro station, and key transport corridors. Its strategic location places residents just minutes from leading business parks, shopping malls, schools, and hospitals – ensuring unmatched convenience without sacrificing peace and privacy.
Still, several urban constraints had to be addressed:
- Noise and Visual Disturbance: Facing a major motorway posed challenges in maintaining acoustic comfort and residential seclusion.
- Lack of Southern Views: Limited visibility to the south required optimised spatial orientation and massing techniques.
- Proximity to Commercial Zones: Adjacent commercial developments necessitated careful planning to preserve the exclusivity and harmony of the green surroundings.
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Masterplan for a Luxury Residential Vision
Elara Celestia is designed to be a community-focused luxury residential project that redefines modern living through a thoughtful blend of form, function, and nature.
Inspired by the graceful form of the rain tree with its branching canopies, organic geometry, and fluid structure. Our masterplan interprets these natural patterns into a dynamically built form that encourages connection while maintaining serenity.
The architectural composition consists of three distinct towers arranged as interlinked wings, forming a rooted network reminiscent of tree branches. Each wing is anchored by a private core, ensuring cross ventilation, daylight penetration, and optimal spatial organisation.
These towers are unified through a central circulation spine, which integrates landscaped courtyards, exclusive amenities, and rooftop experiences, creating shared moments while maintaining individual privacy.

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Smart Design Meets Sustainable Luxury
Every square metre is intentionally designed to enhance the quality of life. High-end recreation seamlessly merges sustainability, aesthetics, and performance. The clubhouse and a suite of exclusive rooftop amenities are not isolated features but integrated elements of a broader architectural strategy that balances lifestyle aspirations with environmental responsibility.

Through efficient spatial planning, our team configured the masterplan to accommodate a wide range of premium amenities, from a rooftop infinity pool, fitness center, party hall to community spaces, sports courts, all without compromising ventilation, daylighting, or the integrity of open space.
The ground-level swimming pool and tennis court are seamlessly placed within landscaped zones that act as both visual relief and climate-responsive buffers. Meanwhile, the rooftop clubhouse doubles as a vertical social hub and a passive cooling layer, designed to reduce heat gain while providing panoramic leisure experiences.

Throughout the development, we embedded biophilic design principles and low-impact infrastructure such as permeable surfaces and native vegetation that support biodiversity to edible gardens and smart digital furniture in shared spaces.
These strategies are integral to how Elara Celestia performs as a contemporary, resilient residential community.
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A Refined Urban Sanctuary Rooted in Nature
With a sensitive approach to planning, orientation, and façade design, Elara Celestia delivers a refined urban sanctuary at the heart of Bangalore’s growth corridor, fostering a deep connection to its surroundings.
Every design move, from the integration of green corridors and rooftop gardens to passive cooling strategies and solar-ready façades, reinforces a commitment to long-term sustainability. Elara Celestia redefines modern living through timeless architecture, environmental intelligence, and the creation of a dynamic community anchored in wellness and design precision.