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Architecture

2019

Photographer : Vikrant Dashputre

Association of human with hills is legendary. Though there has always been a challenge for human habitation the wealth of mountains is celebrated by human footprint. Adapting to the topography and climatic conditions hill sites offers the potential for isolation from communities and settlements. Despite all this higher elevations serves a platform is to explore and savor great views of nature. Located in the tranquil setting within easy reach from the city the site offers beautiful views of countryside thus making an ideal location for second home. Initial stage of concept exploration was based on a functional layout that physically adapted to the terrain while the design evolved through the stages of fragmentation of volumes and forms to involve variety and interest in spatial experience. The spatial quality was further upgraded to meet contemporary lifestyle and aspirations while it remains grounded to the traditional series of spaces.

The semi-enclosed living space on the ground offers a platform to enjoy the scenic views from the surrounding landscape and thus truly becomes the center of this residence where the landscape directly flows in. The deep shaded place serves as a retreat during summer day or, any evening or early morning. It is a quiet place for reading and relaxing, a pause point to look over which also turn out to be an interactive place to sit and talk with family and a congregation space for social gathering. Access to the house is through a journey of unfolding views that resonates the experience from the landscape thus giving the native flavor to this architecture that belongs to this place.