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Inside the Cascades Neopolis in Hyderabad

Architecture breathes and wellness lives within this landmark in Hyderabad

08 Dec 2025

In the heart of Hyderabad’s fast-evolving Neopolis district, a new skyline has begun to shimmer — one that embodies balance, ambition and beauty in equal measure. The Cascades Neopolis, a ₹ 3,169-crore, 63-storey architectural landmark by GHR Lakshmi Urbanblocks Infra LLP, is more than a collection of towers; it is a philosophy built in stone, light and air.

Rising 217 metres above the city, this five-tower development, designed by UHA London in collaboration with Studio HBA Singapore, Coopers Hill Singapore and Quintessentially, the world’s foremost luxury lifestyle group, represents a new language of living. It fuses the clarity of design with the fluidity of nature, the precision of architecture with the poetry of human experience.

With its recent WELL Pre-Certification and IGBC Green Homes Platinum Pre-Certification, The Cascades Neopolis has not only carved its place in India’s skyline but also in history, as the world’s largest and India’s only residential project to achieve such dual recognition. It is a pioneering step towards a future where wellness, sustainability and sophistication move in perfect synchrony.

The vertical symphony: Design that flows like nature

To the eye, The Cascades Neopolis appears both monumental and weightless. Its five slender towers — arranged over 7.34 acres in accordance with Vaastu principles — rise like pillars of rhythm and light, their forms echoing the natural grace of waterfalls. UHA London’s architectural vision draws inspiration from the cascading motion of water and the timeless geometry of Art Deco skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building. White ribbons run vertically along the façades, interlaced with bronzed accents that glint like sunlight on rippling water. Each tower is crowned with luminous tiers that sparkle across the horizon at night — Hyderabad’s new constellation in motion.

Beneath this sculptural verticality lies a deeply human design philosophy. Nearly 1,200 residences, ranging from 3.5BHK to 4.5BHK homes, are complemented by ten triplex penthouses, each with private sky gardens and pools. The podium below acts as a verdant base — a “green mountain plateau” where cascading planters, stone strata and open terraces ground the towers in the earth’s quiet strength. At its core, the design is about flow — of light, of air, of life itself.

The Sky Oasis: a resort in the clouds

Connecting the five towers at their summits is a sculptural Sky Oasis — a 200-metre-high bridge that transforms the skyline into a sanctuary. Conceived as an “oasis in the sky”, it offers a seamless blend of leisure, luxury and wellness suspended between earth and atmosphere.
Here, residents can drift between an infinity pool, a thalassotherapy spa, snow rooms, hammams, yoga decks, sunset lounges and an amphitheatre, all set against sweeping city views. The design blurs boundaries between recreation and restoration —̦ a place where morning sunlight filters through still water and evenings unfold to the hum of celebration or quiet reflection.
This is architecture at its most emotive — not an edifice of concrete and glass, but a living, breathing expression of movement and stillness in perfect balance.

Spaces that feel like stories

Inside, Studio HBA Singapore crafts interiors that are less about opulence and more about intimacy. Each space feels deeply personal — grounded in Hyderabad’s heritage yet elevated by a global design sensibility. Patterns inspired by traditional Jali latticework reappear as geometric flooring and sculptural screens, casting playful shadows that move with the sun. Monumental art installations reinterpret Bidri and Kalamkari techniques, connecting craftsmanship with contemporary storytelling. Chandeliers shimmer with emerald and gold crystal droplets, paying homage to the city’s gemstone legacy. The palette is soft yet rich — organic shapes, warm timbers, tactile fabrics — creating interiors that flow like water and breathe like air. The lobbies curve, the walls glide and the transitions between spaces feel as natural as thought itself.

Beyond beauty, these interiors are built for belonging. Libraries, art studios, VR labs, prayer rooms and social lounges offer residents a life of interaction and reflection. Gyms, spas and wellness decks encourage movement and mindfulness. It is a community by design — where each detail, each corner, invites people not just to live, but to feel at home. As Joris Angevaare, Partner at Studio HBA, puts it, “We set out to design a lifestyle, not just spaces. The Cascades Neopolis is where heritage, hospitality and community meet: timeless yet alive.”

The landscape of well-being

While the architecture reaches for the sky, the landscape by Coopers Hill Singapore keeps the experience grounded — literally and spiritually. Their vision, inspired by the ecosystem of a waterfall, flows through a trilogy of design narratives: The Cascades, The Ripples and The Dispersed Waves. Each layer celebrates the dialogue between movement and stillness, between human touch and nature’s rhythm.

At the entrance, a grand landscaped arrival framed by water bodies, art and native greenery sets a tone of serenity and spectacle. On Podium Level 6, the environment transforms into a living resort — a 35-metre lagoon pool, sunken lounges, barbecue zones, amphitheatres and herb gardens that invite both gathering and pause. At the summit, the 54th-floor terraces unfold like a dream: infinity pools, jacuzzis, yoga decks and sunset lawns floating above the city. The experience is multisensory — the scent of greenery, the sound of water, the texture of stone underfoot. Every element, from warm lighting to tactile materials, is tuned to evoke calm and connection. Here, landscape ceases to be a backdrop; it becomes a way of living.

Designing for wellness: a global first

Beyond its architectural splendour, The Cascades Neopolis sets an international precedent in sustainable and human-centric design. It is the first and largest residential project in the world to achieve WELL Pre Certification, while also being IGBC Green Homes Platinum Pre-Certified: a rare duality that positions it as a benchmark for future-ready living. The IGBC certification celebrates the project’s environmental achievements: 40% green cover, 30% EV charging, 42% water savings, complete wastewater reuse, renewable energy for lighting and 95% construction waste diversion.

The WELL standard, administered by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), shifts focus inward — measuring how architecture enhances human health across ten dimensions: air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind and community. Together, these certifications create a home that breathes — with 30% more fresh air, 50% daylighting, acoustic privacy and spaces designed to nurture both body and mind. It is sustainability elevated into sensuality — where living responsibly feels indistinguishable from living beautifully.

Curated living, redefined

At the heart of The Cascades Neopolis experience lies Quintessentially, the world’s most renowned luxury concierge brand — and its first collaboration in Hyderabad. More than an amenity, it is a lifestyle partnership. Through a dedicated Q Desk embedded within the community, residents can access global concierge services: from fine dining reservations and travel itineraries to private events, wellness plans and bespoke experiences.
Every request, every gesture, every recommendation is personalised. Quintessentially doesn’t just assist — it anticipates. It turns luxury into ease, transforming time into the ultimate privilege. This integration also redefines real estate storytelling — positioning GHR Lakshmi Urbanblocks Infra LLP as a developer that understands that true value lies in experience, not ornament. Because in the world of modern luxury, it’s not just about where you live; it’s about how you live.

The new language of living

In its totality, The Cascades Neopolis is more than a project — it is a philosophy expressed in form, function and feeling. Its architecture embodies ambition; its interiors, warmth; its landscape, serenity; and its lifestyle, purpose. It stands as a microcosm of balance — between global aspiration and local soul, between technology and tactility, between sustainability and sensuality. It invites you to reimagine what home can be: a place that restores, inspires and belongs to both the body and the mind.
Every sunrise glinting on the façades, every shadow falling across its courtyards, every reflection dancing upon water tells the same story — that design, when done with integrity and imagination, can elevate the human spirit.

The Cascades Neopolis is not just built to be seen; it is built to be felt — a living dialogue between architecture, nature and light.

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