When was the last time you stepped out into the rain, unless a child did it first?

When was the last time you smiled, not sighed, at the sight of monsoon clouds looming in the horizon on your way to work? 

When did this splendorous season, this giver of life, become an   inconvenience?

GoodEarth invites you to celebrate rain.

Come home to Malhar

At GoodEarth we are committed to creating habitats that encourage a harmonious co-existence with nature, to protecting and promoting biodiversity in our environment, and to forming responsible, vibrant communities of likeminded people. With our latest venture you will find that, besides the sustainable processes implemented in our previous projects, we lay particular emphasis on one of the most pressing issues of our times: Water. In a city that has lost innumerable lakes and tanks to aggressive development and rampant pollution, Malhar stands out in its effort to revitalise a dry lake, preserve the natural course of water, and create a series of reservoirs to collect excess runoff. The intention is to achieve complete water self sufficiency, feeding the water table instead of tapping even deeper into it.

WHERE

Located at a healthy distance from the urban hub of Bangalore, Malhar is nonetheless well connected. Roughly 20 kms south-west of the city centre, it can be approached by two major roads: the Bangalore-Mysore highway (SH17)and the peripheral BMIC (Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor) road. Malhar is 1.5km off Mysore road, near Kengeri town. The town has a major bus station, and the Metro line is expected to reach here. While your home at Malhar will become a sanctuary away from the rigours of the city, its strategic location still offers the conveniences associated with urban living. Essential services and amenities like educational institutes, health care centres, markets and entertainment are within comfortable reach; and these do not include the facilities planned at Malhar itself.. ....... maps

WHAT

Projected as a phased development housing 500 families over 50 acres of land, the most comprehensive GoodEarth venture so far, Malhar nonetheless maintains the human scale of our previous projects. The master plan supports a variety of facilities that enhance community interaction at various levels and reduce dependence on the city. The layout is designed in groups of 8-9 clusters of homes. Each intimate cluster comprises 9-16 homes, giving residents asense of security and belonging.A similar hierarchy of open spaces, ranging from public and semi-public to private, is made possible by minimising building footprints and optimising vehicular access to ensure that a substantial share of the land is retained by nature. Be it the farm land, the jogging trail, the community playground and parks, or the courtyards and kitchen garden, these spaces encourage time spent outdoors. The presence of wetlands and wooded areas also sustains and attracts various species of flora and fauna, ensuring a vivid, versatile environment.

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LIVE

Having lived in Bangalore for over 10 years, we have felt that its climate is well suited to outdoor and semi outdoor living. From having one’s morning cup of tea in the verandah, to a nap in the afternoon, to dining alfresco, a lot of activities can be enjoyed in the shaded outdoors.
At ORCHARD, these are some of the concepts we have incorporated in our homes. Entertainment is not limited to watching television alone, bird-watching, working in the garden, enjoying the outdoors, are activities which can be encouraged, especially for children. The informality and security of the neighborhood spaces support “hide and seek”, “hopscotch” among the kids and perhaps a spontaneous game of ball, an exchange of recipes, a barbeque party at the club, among the adults!!

WORK

With home-offices, studio units, shared office facilities and a dedicated office block, at Malhar it is possible to be productive and still be home for lunch. Or, if making lunch is your chosen profession, perhaps you would prefer to run a community kitchen. The community centre affords flexibility to accommodate various functions based on what the community needs and what you might have to offer it: a doctor’s clinic, a crèche, a space to conduct classes and workshops, stalls to sell produce or products that you grow or make at home. And if the farmer in you is not satisfied with the productivity of your backyard, you could participate in the organic farm thatis Malhar’s backyard. With the growing city rapidly encroaching on farm lands and making agriculture economically unviable, the issue of food security becomes relevant. While the community would still rely on other sources to a large extent, we would like to take our first step towards a cooperative farming initiative and have earmarked 2 acres of land at Malhar for this purpose.

PLAY

At the centre of sporting activitiesat Malhar is a club supporting a wide range of indoor and outdoor games, with facilities and equipment for your preferred fitness regime, a refreshing natural pool and a spa to unwind in after amatch or workout. And while large playgrounds where people can really stretch their limbs, even spread their sportingwings, are becoming increasingly rare in new developments, we are proud to be able to provide such a place, quite literally the size of a footballfield. You might also use this level ground for a walk, jog or run, or choose the slightly more challenging, and definitely more scenic, kilometre long trail that undulates along a wooded fringe of the property, past lakes and farms. Spread across the layout is also a variety of play areas, designed for various age groups or conducive to spontaneous play; planned so that younger children can be closer to home.
 

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SHARE

If you are a performer, a poet, a painter or photographer, a maker of films or rousing speeches, accomplished or peeking out of the closet, you might find an audience of your neighbours very appreciative and supportive.GoodEarth has established a tradition of inviting artists to perform on special occasions; and Diwali, Onam, Id, Christmas, or Independence Day, GoodEarth residents have made a practice of celebrating all festivals as a community. A lakeside amphitheatre forms the cultural hub at Malhar. This or the versatile community centre may be the venue of choice if you want to share an idea or issue, a hobby or skill, a great book or a film you think everyone should watch.

HOW

Having engaged intensely and individually with each of our clients, our experience has lent us the ability to gauge the usage patterns of people and families from various walks of life. With every project we have observed the responses and grown, at times adapting to the demands of our clients, at others, persisting in what we believe.At Malhar we have consolidated these observations to offer you several options: villaments, cluster homes, town houses and villas; and within these categories are several house types, each designed to cater to specific budgets and spatial requirements.Malhar will be developed in phases, and based on the ongoing phase and your particular enquiry, you will find enclosed a booklet with details of the home and it’s surroundings. We believe that each house should respond to the lifestyle of its residents and reflect an identity of it’s own. To achieve this, and yet not compromise the overall character of the development or ignore the realities logistical management, we engage with t e owner to detail certain elements and decide on finishes.We invite you to discuss these with us during our meetings and help us add that personal touch to your home. Moreover, we invite you to join us in our journey towards a sustainable future.