Amara Annex

Nestled on the scenic peak of the Nilgiris Mountains in Southern India, this cantilevered home marks a staple milestone in Colby’s design career. Taking elements from his previous cocktail bar creations, his signature lighting and structural wisdom transformed this tea field into a glowing paradise above the clouds.

This one bedroom getaway is designed to entertain friends as well as provide a peaceful escape from the chaos of the city.

Floor to ceiling doors divide the master bedroom from the common space, and leaves no part of the view hidden when waking up to the colors of the mountain range just out the front. The floating balcony gives one the feeling of flying as the canyon waterfalls are in full view from the edge. From the bar to the showers, no detail was overlooked. The use of brass, steel, stone, and wood make this home seem as if it had grown right from the mountain, and set the standard for Amara Estates, which has quickly grown into one of Indias most sought after private communities.