Exterior view of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Night shot of entrance lobby of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
The east-facing plot spans 5,000 sq. ft, with a 9-meter road along its eastern edge. The house is tilted 15° clockwise–partly to align the entry with the northeast, and partly to frame the setting sun perfectly through a rear brick vault. That vault opens to a distant tree, allowing for a daily lean-back moment with the sunset.
Three trees shape the home’s internal language. One is framed at close range through a proximity vault, where the tree almost enters the space. Another is seen through a large arched opening in the first-floor bedroom–perfect for slow mornings with tea. Together, they create three different conversations between nature and stillness.
Seating Area of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Reva is built with exposed 9-inch terracotta brick walls, brick vaults, and RCC filler slabs embedded with terracotta pots. The construction reveals an honest palette–every joint, layer, and surface carrying the raw tactility of its making. Mild steel railings and a custom jaali embedded with handmade terracotta pots shield the southern façade, softening the sun and filtering the dry southern winds that sweep through Nagpur’s hot, semi-arid plains. During summer, when temperatures cross 45°C, thick masonry walls and shaded verandahs temper the heat, keeping interiors 4–5°C cooler through passive strategies.
A perforated brick jaali along the central sitting space further enhances cross–ventilation through the Venturi effect, allowing air to move gently through the structure. The house breathes quietly–its material logic inseparable from its emotional one. No carving or chasing was done after casting; all services were embedded during construction, ensuring long-term integrity and an uncluttered finish.
Seating Area of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
The brick jaali with terracotta pots of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
The brick jaali with terracotta pots of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Transition Area view of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Living room of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Inside, the home carries the warmth of memory. Curtains throughout are stitched from the client’s heirloom saris–woven fragments of personal history that catch the light and soften the rawness of brick. Stones unearthed during excavation now line the landscape, forming the metaphorical riverbed that flows across the site. Veneer and teak wood appear selectively across furniture, anchoring moments of rest with natural familiarity.
The spatial character of Reva encourages slower living. Most seating is built into the architecture itself–along plinths, under arches, beneath windows–so that the act of sitting becomes part of the structure’s rhythm. Spaces unfold through subtle thresholds: an enclosed courtyard, a shaded verandah, a quiet corner that holds the light differently at every hour. Each frame–whether of sky, tree, or brick–echoes the sensibility of the couple’s journey, where stillness and movement coexist.
Living room of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Kitchen of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Kitchen of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Ground Floor Bedroom of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
The house’s orientation and materiality are deeply rooted in the realities of its place. It sits lightly on the land, respecting its climate and topography. Prevailing winds from the south and southwest move diagonally through the plan, while the east-facing entrance welcomes morning light. Monsoon rain, nearly 1,000 mm each year, gathers softly in shallow contours along the stone path–briefly turning the ground into a reflective surface, like a memory resurfacing.
While it is a cozy, intimate space for two, it also serves as a family home–and occasionally opens itself to over a hundred pilgrims, gathered in quiet conversation. The architecture accommodates both solitude and congregation, both ritual and rest.
Reva is not just a house. It is a living memory–an architectural expression designed to let the story outlive its characters.
Ground Floor Bedroom of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Ground Floor Bedroom of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Staircase of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
First Floor Bedroom of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Detailed shot external facade of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Night exterior view of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Ground Floor Plan of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
First Floor Plan of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Section AA of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Section BB of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Section CC of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Exploded Illustration of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Illustration of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
Jharokha details of Reva by Kathaakar Atelier
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