Vibescapes is looking for an Architect to work closely with us on the design and development of IL Palazzo Villas, our heritage property in Panchgani.

The role focuses on creating a poolside experience that works naturally with the existing heritage character, landscape and surrounding nature while improving the overall guest journey through the property.

What You’ll Be Working On

- Designing the new poolside experience at IL Palazzo Villas
- Developing layouts that respect and retain the existing natural landscape
- Creating a strong connection between architecture, landscape and the existing heritage property
- Improving the overall flow and movement of guests through the property
- Designing spaces that feel experiential, not simply functional
- Understanding sightlines, arrival sequences, circulation and how spaces transition into one another
- Working with existing trees, terrain and natural features rather than designing against them
- Creating a cohesive experience between the villas, pool, outdoor spaces and common areas
- Developing concepts, layouts, drawings and design details through execution
- Working closely with the Vibescapes team to balance design, guest experience, practicality and commercial viability

We’re Looking For Someone Who Understands

- Hospitality and resort architecture
- Heritage properties and adaptive design
- Landscape-sensitive planning
- Natural site retention




- Spatial planning and circulation
- Poolside and outdoor hospitality experiences
- Materiality and high-quality detailing
- Designing for the actual guest experience The Right Person Will Have
- B.Arch / M.Arch or equivalent qualification
- 3–8 years of relevant architectural experience
- Hospitality, resort, villa or experiential design experience preferred
- A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and completed work
- Excellent understanding of plans, sections, elevations and detailing
- Strong design sensibility with practical execution ability
- Ability to work closely with owners and translate a vision into a buildable design
- Strong understanding of how architecture interacts with existing nature and terrain

Role Details

Location: Panchgani, Maharashtra

Project: IL Palazzo Villas

Position: Architect — Hospitality Projects

Experience: 3–8 years

Focus: Heritage • Nature • Landscape • Guest Experience • Spatial Flow To Apply

Interested candidates can email their CV and portfolio to [email protected]

Candidates can also WhatsApp their details and CV/portfolio on 932-65-26-104.

Please include a short note explaining how you would approach designing a recent poolside experience within an existing heritage property while retaining its natural character.

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