Built along with the owners, this 6 BHK house stands atop a mound, amidst their farmland.
With a full attic on top covering 1600 sq.ft., the house comprises both,
functional as well as aesthetic needs of the users.
Area: 2350 sq.ft
view of the house with attic
view from farm land
view from farm land
attic area
IN BUILT STORAGE ROOM
KITCHEN AREA
Location
Sanaswadi village,
off Sinhagad road,
Pune.
Macro Climate
Hot and dry summers
Cold and dry winters
Heavy monsons
Site context
Farm that is away from the main village; the house is located in the owners' farm.
Access to the site is from side.
Micro climate
High wind speeds
Heavy rain and wind from West and South during monsoons
features
roof design
A simple hipped roof, accommodates the attic extending onto the entrance veranda. An extension of the roof is added to the North, with a dormer to let in the diffused light.
attic
Most of the area is covered in the attic. Even with just enough of head room near the walls,the space is well utilised for storage.
This also adds to the thermal comfort of the spaces below.
reuse of materials
The basalt stone used in the coursed masonry work was retrieved from an old structure.
Bay windows
Providing built-in seats and additional opportunities for cross ventilation.
