Nestled in lush greenery, the Bal house remains to be modest in its time.
The attic balcony overlooks the sunset, while the entrance porch
with extended verandas is never missed by guests to sit and enjoy
the beauty that surrounds this 3 BHK farmhouse.
Area: 2885 sq.ft.
vision of the house
VIEW FROM THE west
VIEW FROM THE west
The first glimpse of the house that meets the eye as you walk in the gate, featuring the cantilevering attic balcony in timber
view of entrance veranda
view from entrance veranda
cantilevered staircase
view of attic area
View of bedroom
view of kitchen area
view of entrance veranda
top view of dining area
internal view of living area
view of living area
Location
Pedhli village, Khopoli,
Maharashtra.
Macro Climate
Hot and humid summers
Cool winters
Heavy rainfall experienced during monsoons
Site context
Located at the foothills of the Sahyadris, the site is surrounded by protected forests on one side and the small, but growing village of Pedhli on the other.
Micro climate
Moderate wind speeds.
Heavy rainfall and winds are experienced from the South and West
SOME FEATURES
cantilevered ATTIC BALCONY
Supported on brackets from a post below. That along with keeping the ground floor cooler, couples as an additional bedroom / study area.
bay windows
One as a seating and another as at the head of the bed. This helps in making the bedroom seem larger and excess furniture is avoided.
ATTIC
That along with keeping the ground floor cooler, couples as an additional bedroom / study area.
under roof boarding
That provides added thermal insulation and prevents heat absorbed by the roof to be radiated to the interiors. It also adds to the aesthetical value of the interiors, along with the wooden frame of the roof.
ARCH
Arch opens up the kitchen to the veranda.
wooden staircase
Designed with a central stringer beam, with Joists cantilevering on both sides. These joists support the balusters for the railing by jutting out, farther than the treads
