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Blurring the Boundaries: Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots

Architecture

2022

Photographer : Ar. Atul Kanetkar

Set amidst the Sahayadris, the Weekend home at Maale sought to explore architecture in a hilly terrain for a limitless open space. The context presented an enchanting site with a 100 acres farmland. For the best viewpoint, a spot of an acre was chosen carefully – with Mulshi Dam backwaters at front and a hill at the rear. An attempt to create enclosures within nature by BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES in the built-scape, the design weaves through spaces that redefine the idea of courtyards. Perceived as an UNCONFINED SET OF SPACES; an exposed brick wall winds through the three major independent built units: a pavilion, library, and a bedroom. 

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Architects : Studio Roots
Area : 4305 sq.ft.
Year : 2022
Website : https://www.instagram.com/studio_roots_india/

Family area of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Seating area of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots

Spaces are defined by their boundaries. One gets a definite sense of 'entering' by crossing into the enclosure. Thus, becoming a spectator to the 'outside.' Spaces like courtyard houses are an effective intervention for bringing nature within the enclosure. In this case, the open space inside serves as a connection between zones of the enclosure, while being a separate entity from the landscape outside. The contours of Maale were a blank canvas for us to paint our idea into: A design that does not abide the concept of boundaries. (ENCLOSURES WITHIN NATURE.) 

The site engages a pavilion, the main celebration area along with an Elevated Bedroom and Library unit. To step into this weekend home is to STEP OUTSIDE of our conventional idea of a house. A space UNBOUND allowing one to navigate within open spaces. A continuous Exposed Brick Wall leads one right through the Entrance like a thread that weaves the independent built forms, while revealing glimpses of limitless open space. 


Staircase of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Bedroom of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Study area of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Toilet of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Toilet and Bathroom of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Terrace view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Swimming pool of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Entrance court of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots

As one explores the indoors, each unit separately opens up the vista in a most dramatic manner while simultaneously the flanked sides engages one into THE COURTYARD THAT BINDS together all these masses. 

Staying true to nature became the key determinant in pursuing a purist approach through MATERIAL EXPRESSION. Composite structures (Exposed R.C.C., Steel and Glass, basalt masonry, free standing exposed brick walls) were devised to explore this idea further. 


Entrance court of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots

The main entity of the slab is a BEAMLESS AND COLUMN-FREE SPACE of 135.28 sq. m. with an overhang of three meters on all sides giving a buoyant effect. The slab tapers upwards along the projection, dispensing a visual lightness to the structure. A 'chevron pattern' was used as a binding element in key materials- be it concrete scaffolding, granite flooring or teakwood furniture. Thus, the concept of ‘DISJUNCT BUILT’ INTERSPERSED IN NATURE with a purist expression and simplicity blends into the quaint verdure of the Western Ghats. 

Reminiscent of 'Yugen': a Japanese concept about a deep awareness of the universe triggered by the profound emotional response to the spatial environment.


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exterior view of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Garden of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Entry of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Water feature of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Exposed brick wall of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Detailed shot of wall of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Detailed shot of wall of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Site Plan of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Ground Floor Plan of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


First Floor Plan of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


First Floor Plan of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Section A-A of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Section B-B of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Section C- C of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Sectional Elevation D-D of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots


Section E-E of Blurring the Boundaries Weekend Home at Maale by Studio Roots



Tags
house
architecture
interior design
residential architecture
residential interiors
2022
3000 to 5000 sq.ft
india
maharashtra
pune
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