The form of this house was developed from the idea of collecting the rainwater and storing it first in an underground tank and then recharging the ground aquifier. This simplistic solution of rainwater harvesting led to the dynamic almost sculptural internal form. Two asymmetrical funnels cast in form finish - with a great amount of detailing on paper to achieve correct slopes and shuttering lines - roofs the living space. The linear volume is interrupted twice, by lower masses containing the kitchen and washrooms protruding into the hall. Large windows and doors allow nature to invade the visual space.
The whole structure is recessed deep in the site, in fact
deliberately shaped to allow the already existing full foliaged
trees to be a part of the ambience. Lawns were brought up
close to the elliptical fibreglass panelled windows, so
as to enjoy their lushness at close quarters. Screen
walls are used as a device to shield service pipes and the
southwest external walls from the onslaught of the monsoon.
Deep recesses in the southwest also allow shaded openings
to be enjoyed. Stacked kota stone and shahabad flooring
lend a lot of natural warmth to the house. The overall experience
of this house is a lasting memory in the minds of the users
and observers.