A lake touch parcel of land surrounded by lush greenery on three sides demanded the building of a series of viewing galleries entrapped within the notion of a second home rather than the usual ‘off the mill’ bungalow - a vessel to view and re-unite with nature.

As one enters the site, an attempt has been made to create a structure that purposely hides/blocks the visitor's view of the lake, only giving him/her small glimpses of the waterbody. Only upon entering the structure is the visitor thrown into the vast spectacle of the lake and neighbouring greens. Each of the six bedrooms and various living, dining and recreational spaces open directly onto the lawn or decks overlooking the lake. With full height openings spanning 10 metres, the lake becomes an extension of the house, acting as a soothing background to the hustle-bustle inside. Designing a sloping room volumetrically helped the interiors by drawing the occupant’s vision guides gradually towards the lake creating a truly cinematic experience. Walking through the house, one cannot help notice the calming ripples in the lake.

To make sure the lake & the ‘outside’ is the primary focus, a muted palette of earthy colours (greys, beiges, whites and blacks) adorn the house rather than highly polished/glossy marble and such surfaces . Textures of kota, local stone, concrete and wood add that much needed tactile element that helps the occupant feel closer to the ‘outside’.

Kamshet,Maharashtra,India

Architects : Kaviar Collaborative
Area : 10,010 sq. ft.
Year : 2022
Website : https://www.instagram.com/kaviar.collaborative/

Living room of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Library area of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Library area of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Dining Space of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Dining Space of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Open Kitchen of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Open Kitchen of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


TV Room of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


View from the TV Room into the living space of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


View from the TV Room into the living space of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Mandir of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Floating staircase of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Floating staircase of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Bedroom of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Bedroom 2 of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Bar Area of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Powder bathroom of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Entrance Foyer of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Entrance of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Entrance facade of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Courtyard of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Staircase from the courtyard of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Pool side elevation of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Elevation of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Aerial view of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Lower leverl plan of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative


Upper leverl plan of House by the Lake by Kaviar Collaborative




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