New Goa’s emerging real estate belt is getting a major push with Neworld Developers bringing global design firm UHA on board as the Lead Architect and Design Partner for its flagship project, Northern Hills. Spread across 52 acres of elevated, forest-lined land, the township is planned as a gated villa-plotted community that aims to set a fresh benchmark for luxury and nature-led living in the region.
Northern Hills is located just 20 minutes from the MOPA International Airport, a corridor now seen as one of Goa’s most promising growth zones. Neworld Developers wants the project to stand out not only for its picturesque terrain but also for its architectural clarity. By appointing UHA, known for projects across Dubai, Paris and Shanghai, the developer is signalling a move toward international-grade design and planning.
The partnership marks a significant moment for both sides. For Neworld, it strengthens its ambition of creating a township where contemporary architecture works hand in hand with Goa’s natural landscape. For UHA, it offers a chance to design an Indian destination with global appeal.
Northern Hills is being shaped around low-density living. Instead of squeezing in clusters of homes, the masterplan creates space for open landscapes and community pockets. Forest lounges will weave through the terrain, wellness pavilions will offer quiet corners for relaxation, and an infinity-pool clubhouse will serve as the social centre. Walking and cycling trails will loop across the site, encouraging residents to treat the outdoors as an extension of their homes.
What Neworld Developers wants to offer is a lifestyle that connects seamlessly with the land while maintaining a high standard of comfort. The firm’s focus on nature-led planning also ties into a wider shift in Goa’s luxury market, where buyers increasingly want private, serene spaces rather than crowded resort-style formats. Northern Hills taps into this demand with larger plots, wide internal roads, curated amenities and a setting that looks inward to nature rather than outward to traffic and noise.
Sunil Sisodiya, Founder and CEO of Neworld Developers, called UHA’s appointment a defining step. “We are proud to onboard one of the most respected global architectural names,” he said. “Their vision brings a world-class, international living experience to Northern Hills. With UHA onboard, we are creating a project that sets a new benchmark in luxury, design excellence and global-standard living.”
UHA’s Founding Director Jonas Upton-Hansen echoed the sentiment. He said the firm is drawn to projects that challenge traditional design boundaries. “Northern Hills reflects a shared commitment to innovation, precision and world-class execution,” he said. “We look forward to creating an architectural landmark that will shape the next era of luxury in India.”
With the design partnership formalised, Neworld and UHA are now working together on detailed masterplanning, architecture, landscape integration, infrastructure and community facilities. Every stage of development is being structured around the project’s core idea: luxury that grows out of the natural setting rather than replacing it.
Northern Hills arrives at a moment when North Goa’s property market is evolving beyond short-term rentals and boutique villas. Large-format developments with long-term value, stronger infrastructure and international planning standards are finding more traction among buyers. The project aims to tap into this shift by offering a community that is secure, architecturally refined and rooted in the landscape.
As New Goa’s growth corridor expands around the MOPA airport region, Northern Hills positions itself as a high-value address for buyers looking for both serenity and sophistication in a fast-growing market.
