Images and information are provided courtesy of istudioarchitecture photography gives credit to anclicks and bmdpix, a new firm in Mumbai. istudioarchitecture creates a brick home that is influenced by either the philosophy or the works of architects, such as Laurie Baker and Nari Gandhi. The brick home is a farm house that is 2500 square feet in size and is located in the middle of villages in Wada, which is close to Mumbai in India. It is surrounded by hills and farmland. Its architecture has a powerful influence, since it constantly guides the spectator to a fresh observation and prevents him from becoming comfortable with the area that he inhabits. The organic shape rises from the ground and flows into the skyline, following curved dips and peaks. This piece of architecture is an example of individualistic architecture. There is a smooth transition from one area to the next, which ultimately leads to a central courtyard that separates the spaces. To begin his voyage, the visitor starts his trek along the curving jali brick wall, which provides him with enticing views of the interior and draws him into dramatic compositions of light and shadow. One is met by gentle sunshine falling on the body of water that is located in the center of the house, as well as by the coolness that is present inside the construction itself. There are two enormous arches made of brick and stone that dominate the interior area. These arches give up to views of the surrounding hills and fields. Because of the dramatic contrast between the stone entry wall and the exposed brick work, it is possible to more easily realize the texture of both materials. The furniture seems to rise and fall from the walls or floor in a manner that is equally dramatic, directing one’s gaze to a particular play of materials. Brick in its natural state is used in the construction of the home, which lends an earthy atmosphere to the area that has been built up. The use of construction techniques such as rat-trap bond (which helps in reducing the amount of material used, provides natural insulation, and provides readymade conduiting for electrical work), filler slabs, brick jalis (which eliminate the need for window or glass shutters), and built-in furniture and arches contribute to the circular planning of the structure and the low cost of the project. Climateology dictates the placement of openings inside the house, as well as the sizes of those openings, in order to ensure that natural light, cross ventilation, and passive cooling are all present. By using levels that lead to a single but separate living room, kitchen, and dining area, it is possible to accomplish zoning of activities that are responsive to the climatic conditions and vistas. The kitchen becomes the focal point of the home. A stone staircase leads up to the top private bedroom, which is linked to an open terrace. The levels continue forward in this arrangement. The constructed mass of the first floor bedroom, which is located in a south-westerly orientation, offers shade in the courtyard, which in turn helps to maintain a cool temperature in the central water body. The ecologically contributing project is a commendable exercise by young architects in the present day. It encourages the next generation to reduce the demand for bricks, cement, and steel by making use of materials that are readily available in the area and avoiding practices that are not necessary, such as plastering. To see the pictures of the home that are available on indiaartndesign.com, please click here.
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