nivan sky gardens by studio symbiosis form urban vertical forest

NIVAN SKY GARDEN INCLUDES NATURE AT THE CENTER OF URBAN LIVING

Located at the intersection of HITEC City and the Financial District in Hyderabad, India, Nivan Sky Gardens emerges as a contemporary residential ecosystem that repositions nature at the heart of high-density living. Designed by Studio Symbiosis, the project proposes a verdant vertical community where architecture and landscape operate as an integrated, self-sustaining system. The development responds to the modern disconnect from the natural world by transforming the traditional residential tower into a living landscape. Through a modular, staggered framework, the towers create a layered-shaded facade where every projecting module functions as an inhabitable garden terrace, allowing the architecture to mature into a cultivated vertical forest over time.

Nivan Sky Gardens in Hyderabad, India | all images courtesy of VERO DIGITAL

STUDIO SYMBIOSIS FUSES URBAN DESIGN WITH NATURE

Founded on the principles of synergy, Studio Symbiosis operates across Stuttgart, London, and Delhi NCR with a collective of over 90 architects. By fusing architecture with landscape and materiality with responsibility, the studio creates spaces that interact and evolve with their surroundings rather than being imposed upon them. At Studio Symbiosis, design is not separated from performance, it is integrated into the ecological resonance of the building, forming harmony with nature.

designed by Studio Symbiosis, the project proposes a verdant vertical community

VERTICAL GARDENS FORM NATURE-CENTRIC PENTHOUSES

The spatial philosophy of Nivan Sky Gardens draws inspiration from the archetype of a traditional house with a front garden, reinterpreting it for a vertical context. Each residence, ranging from 130 to almost 700 square metres, is conceived as a self-sustaining module with an adaptable layout that allows the apartment to grow and change with its occupant. To ensure both openness and seclusion, the balconies are folded and articulated to create distinct outdoor zones, while integrated louvres provide privacy from neighbors without sacrificing natural light. These modules are vertically staggered to form generous planting pockets, reinforcing the project’s identity as a garden dwelling in the sky.

the development transforms the traditional residential tower into a vertical forest

The ground plane and clubhouse serve as a layered social infrastructure, activating the site with a blend of recreational and productive landscapes. Residents have access to sports courts, open playfields, an amphitheater, and organic farming plots, all embedded within the greenery. A central swimming pool, animated by cascading waterfalls, anchors the communal space. Indoors, the clubhouse consolidates wellness centers, a mini-theatre, and a rooftop café that overlooks the gardens. By integrating fluid circulation between these outdoor activity zones and the elevated amenities, the project successfully bridges the gap between the built environment and an active, nature-centric lifestyle.

the project bridges the gap between urban and nature-centric lifestyle