榕树农庄丨印度丨Dhulia Architecture Design

榕树农庄被设想为一座简约、开放式平面的住宅，旨在鼓励家人相处与慢生活方式。它作为一处轻松的度假居所，以共享时光为核心营造凝聚氛围。户外烹饪在生活体验中扮演关键角色，直接从紧邻的农场获取家人亲手种植的蔬菜，将真正意义上的“从农场到餐桌”生活方式带入居家的中心。

The Banyan Farm was envisioned as a simple, open-plan home designed to encourage family time and slow living. Conceived as a relaxed retreat, it fosters an atmosphere of togetherness with an emphasis on shared moments. Outdoor cooking plays a central role in the experience, drawing directly from the adjoining farm where the family grows their own vegetables, bringing a true farm-to-plate lifestyle into the heart of the home.

▼别墅外观与庭院景观，Villa exterior and garden view © Studio Secondspace

▼庭院，courtyard © Studio Secondspace

▼户外料理台，Outdoor cooking counter © Studio Secondspace

占地九英亩的肥沃农田赋予场地天然的丰饶——两棵枝繁叶茂的榕树伸展着宽广的树冠，一片生机勃勃的芒果果园成为景观的重要锚点。在这一环境中，伫立着两座可追溯至 1920 年代的建筑。一座原为马匹饲料储藏棚，由于结构不稳已不再安全，因此拆除并根据新业主的需求重建。另一座原马厩则经过精心修复，被重新利用为服务性配套空间，现容纳服务厨房、卫生间及员工宿舍，以支持大型聚会活动。

Spread across nine acres of fertile farmland, the site carries with it a natural richness — two sprawling banyan trees casting wide canopies, and a thriving mango orchard that anchors the landscape. Amidst this setting stood two structures dating back to the 1920s. One, originally a food storage shed for horses, had become structurally unsound; it was dismantled and rebuilt in line with the needs of the new owners. The other, a former horse stable, was carefully restored and repurposed into a utility block that now supports large gatherings with service kitchens, washrooms, and staff accommodation.

▼平台与榕树院子，Deck facing the banyan courtyard © Studio Secondspace

▼室外平台，outdoor deck © Studio Secondspace

▼榕树下的吊床休闲区，Hammock under banyan shade © Studio Secondspace

在这样的背景下，建筑介入刻意保持克制，仅占整个庄园极小的一部分。入口沿一条中轴线展开，引导人们进入别墅。别墅建于原建筑拆除后的基岩之上，以保护这片珍贵的黑色肥沃土壤。景观被分为两个花园——其一是紧邻别墅的前场私人花园，由榕树环抱；另一处则是面向芒果果园的大草坪，以一座亭阁作为终点，成为庆典与社区聚会的绝佳观景点。

Against this backdrop, the architectural intervention remains intentionally modest, occupying only a small fraction of the estate. The entry unfolds along a central axis, leading to the villa sited on the bedrock of the demolished structure to preserve the fertile black soil. The landscape is divided into two gardens — one, a private foreground adjoining the villa, enclosed by the banyan trees; the other, a larger lawn opening toward the mango orchards, culminating in a gazebo that serves as a vantage point for celebrations and community gatherings.

▼入口，entrance © Studio Secondspace

▼入口灰空间，entrance threshold © Studio Secondspace

▼庭院树荫下的活动空间，Shaded garden area supporting relaxed daily activities © Studio Secondspace

别墅本身以大胆而克制的形式呈现——一块 15×60 英尺的悬挑板轻盈悬浮于景观之上。金属结构实现了无缝、极简的线条，使建筑融入环境之中。落地玻璃模糊了室内与室外的界限，让自然光、绿意与树影在室内流动。室内，手工木质主门配以简洁的把手，为整体空间定下含蓄优雅的基调。客厅、餐厅与厨房无缝衔接为连续的整体空间，引导互动发生。极简家具辅以精致细节，塑造出永恒而沉静的气质；配备核桃木椅的户外平台，则将这种聚合感自然延伸至室外。

The villa itself is marked by a bold yet understated gesture — a cantilevered slab, spanning 15 by 60 feet, hovers lightly over the landscape. Constructed in metal, the structure achieves seamless, minimal lines that dissolve into the setting. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels blur the threshold between inside and out, inviting natural light, greenery, and shadows to animate the interiors. Within, the main door — a crafted wooden panel with a sleek handle — sets the tone of understated elegance. The living, dining, and kitchen merge into one fluid space, encouraging interaction. Minimal furniture with intricate detailing lends timeless character, while the deck, furnished with walnut wood chairs, extends this spirit of gathering into the outdoors.

▼客厅望向庭院，View toward the garden from the living room © Studio Secondspace

▼起居室与庭院相连，Living area connected to the garden © Studio Secondspace

▼餐桌，Dining table © Studio Secondspace

榕树农庄的特别之处，在于它的纯粹。设计不试图压过土地，而是让场地的自然丰度成为主角。玻璃、砖墙和清水混凝土等材料被诚实呈现，展现其原生质感，同时确保耐久性。植根于开放性与慢生活理念，这个项目成为一处既扎根自然、又与家族生活深度连接的静谧居所。

What makes The Banyan Farm special is its simplicity. Rather than overpowering the land, the design lets the site and its natural richness take the lead. Materials — glass, brickwork, and exposed RCC — are used honestly, celebrating their raw beauty while ensuring durability. Rooted in openness and slow living, the project remains a retreat that is both grounded in nature and deeply connected to the life of the family it houses.

▼总平面，master plan © Dhulia Architecture Design

Project Details

Project Name:Banyan Farm

Office Name:Dhulia Architecture Design

Social Media Accounts:

publications@studiodhulia.in

Firm Location:Rajkot, Gujarat

Project Completion Year: 2024

Gross Built Area (m2/ ft2): 2650sqf

Project Location: Rajkot, Gujarat

Program / Use / Building Function: Farmhouse

Lead Architect: Komal Dhulia

komal@studiodhulia.in

Photographer

Photo Credits: Studio Secondspace

Credits

Project Team: Komal Dhulia, , Aashka Gangdev, Yashvi Sandhel