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Farmhouse at Kihim

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.

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