Villa Semiramis by Arestea, Modern Interpretation of Babylonian Gardens and Luxurious Contemporary Living

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Villa Semiramis by Arestea in a verdant setting merges modernist design with historical inspiration from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Cascading terraces, sculptural gardens, and seamless indoor-outdoor integration redefine luxury living.

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Modern Luxury Inspired by Ancient Wonders

Villa Semiramis by Arestea interprets architectural archetypes through a lens of pristine modernist expression, merging historical resonance with contemporary design. The residence draws inspiration from the legendary Hanging Gardens of Babylon, offering a harmonious balance between monumental presence and intimate domesticity. Its cascading terraces evoke a vertical landscape, with each level softened by carefully curated vegetation, creating both visual delight and a metaphorical ascension from earth to sky.

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Cascading Terraces and Vertical Landscapes

The villa’s stepped volumes establish a rhythm reminiscent of Babylonian ziggurats, symbolizing the cosmic mountain and a connection between the material and transcendent. Each terrace provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and reinforces a conceptual dialogue between domestic life and the sublime.

Villa Semiramis by Arestea, Modern Interpretation of Babylonian Gardens and Luxurious Contemporary Living

“The cascading terraces allow daily life to ascend toward the landscape, making every level a unique spatial experience,” explains the lead architect at Arestea.

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Contemporary Hortus Conclusus: Enclosed Garden Design

The yard functions as a modern hortus conclusus, offering protection while framing views of the forest and sky. Vertical screening elements at the entrance reinterpret traditional garden walls, creating a porous boundary that balances privacy with visual connectivity. Carefully pruned Niwaki-style trees and spherical boxwood topiaries create continuity and contrast, forming an elegant dialogue with the villa’s geometric architecture.

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“The garden design transforms the exterior into a serene sanctuary, blending the symbolism of paradise gardens with contemporary minimalism,” notes Arestea’s design team.

Villa Semiramis by Arestea, Modern Interpretation of Babylonian Gardens and Luxurious Contemporary Living

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Interior-Exterior Integration and Spatial Flow

Extensive glazing, sliding doors, and open circulation spaces dissolve boundaries between interior and exterior, allowing living areas to expand seamlessly into terraces and gardens. Ground-level recreation spaces connect to covered loggias with modern outdoor furnishings, while warm architectural lighting enhances the sense of depth and intimacy throughout.

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“The interior spaces prioritize livability, comfort, and connection to nature over spectacle, creating a residence that is as functional as it is inspirational,” adds the architect.

Villa Semiramis by Arestea, Modern Interpretation of Babylonian Gardens and Luxurious Contemporary Living

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Monumentality in Context

At the urban scale, Villa Semiramis presents an undeniable presence through its three interrelated volumes connected by glazed halls. The building emerges organically from the landscape, modulated by terraces and green roofs that soften its integration. The interplay of light, shadow, and geometric forms creates a rhythmic, almost temple-like quality, emphasizing both monumentality and refinement.

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Villa Semiramis by Arestea, Modern Interpretation of Babylonian Gardens and Luxurious Contemporary Living

“The architecture elevates everyday life, turning mundane moments into extraordinary experiences through careful proportion, sequence, and attention to nature,” explains Arestea.

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Photo credit: | Source: Arestea

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 3 Ferdinand Tavadze St, Tbilisi 0177, Georgia
– Tel: +995 555 66 09 60
– Email: vasily.gogidze@yahoo.com

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