丨印度丨Studio Sangath

Architects:Studio Sangath

Area:600m²

Year:2024

Photographs:Vinay Panjwani

Category:Houses

Project Team:Khushnu Panthaki Hoof, Sönke Hoof, Sanjana Appachu, Vidhi Solanki

Structural Consultant:VR Shah

City:Mubarakpur

Country:India

Text description provided by the architects. The Alloa Hills Weekend Home was designed for a couple deeply committed to micro-financing in the rural areas in India, seeking a peaceful retreat where they could unwind and reconnect with nature amid their hectic professional lives. Nestled in the undulating landscape near the Sabarmati River, the home serves as a sanctuary, not only for the couple but also for visiting writers, artists, and filmmakers, offering them a tranquil environment for creativity. The design prioritises harmony with nature, featuring an open interior courtyard that draws the landscape inside, framing views from every angle.

At the heart of the home is a courtyard, which flows effortlessly into a terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. This terrace, designed as an extension of the landscape, serves as a versatile area for performances or a serene spot for lying under the stars. The house's design is focused on creating an experience that celebrates the natural surroundings while offering comfort and peace.

The architectural layout incorporates deep verandahs on both sides of the home, which protect the living areas from the harsh sun, heat, and rain. These verandahs also provide shade, ensuring the spaces stay cool and inviting. When the doors are open, the home transforms into a pavilion-like structure, allowing the breeze to circulate freely throughout. The living spaces are bathed in the soft, natural light of the morning sun, while the evening sun is reflected inward from the inner courtyard, creating a dynamic play of light throughout the day.

Terracotta is the unifying material throughout the home, from the pigmented concrete to the bricks and flooring. This cohesive material palette ties the space together, creating a seamless flow from the interior to the terrace and extending upward to form a multilayered living experience.

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