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Solitude by Out Of The Box

Architecture

2023

Photographer : Harshita Tophakhane

It is a general notion to go to the mountains in search of peace, thus the idea of a little peak called 'Solitude' was born. This A-frame cottage was built for a former doctor, to provide him with a feeling of peaceful retreat.

The 710 Sq ft cottage perches on a grassy patch amidst a teak plantation and is packed with a living, study, kitchen, dresser, bathroom, verandah, and a mezzanine bedroom deck. The key feature is an open floor plan with a tall wooden gable roof, overlooking the iconic boulders of Ramanagara. The internal masonry walls enclosing the bathing space are draped in white oxide and support the wooden deck above. The A-frame structure provides a 23-foot tall interior space with large gables that allow optimum light and ventilation to the interiors. The sloping roof is studded with skylights, creating a play of light throughout the day.

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Architects : Out Of The Box
Area : 710 sq. ft.
Year : 2023
Website : https://www.instagram.com/ootb_ecoarchitects/

Side view of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Side view of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Living of Solitude by Out Of The Box

A stilted wooden entry deck welcomes the user into the double-height living space. The staircase in the center of the volume divides the living room from the study and the kitchen. The study placed along the front facade receives ample light for one to work through the day while peeking into the landscape. The kitchen is provided with a skylight, giving direct views of the tree canopies. A dresser with ample storage leads to the bathroom. The bathroom also has a skylight, that brings in ample light, along with a landscape court placed along the slope of the roof providing an immersive bathing experience. The wooden staircase leads to the quaint bedroom deck with a cantilevered wooden balcony, opening into the views of the sunrise and the sunset on either side through the tall gables.


Living of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Kitchen of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Deck of Solitude by Out Of The Box

The material palette for the cottage was chosen with an eco-sensitive approach, utilising local stone, lime, terracotta, and mud from the site. These materials are resilient to the climate of the area. The structural members of the cottage consist of sized purlins and rafters made from red cedar wood, which is a locally sourced, indigenous hardwood. Except for the plinth beam at the base, no metal was used in the framing of the structure. The structure was entirely built on-site using only traditional carpentry techniques and joineries, without the use of heavy machinery. Lime plaster and oxide plaster were used for the interior finishes, along with natural regional oils for wood polish.


Staircase of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Study area of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Bathroom of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Deck balcony view of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Dusk light View of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Night shot of exterior view of Solitude by Out Of The Box 0


Night shot of exterior view of Solitude by Out Of The Box 0


East Elevation of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Ground Floor Plan of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Deck Plan of Solitude by Out Of The Box


Section AA of Solitude by Out Of The Box



Tags
house
architecture
interior design
residential architecture
residential interiors
2023
500 to 1000 sq.ft
india
karnataka
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