With a lifetime worth of exemplary architectural experience behind the design and creation of this abode, the PAWA Farmhouse demonstrates that great architecture often looks effortless. Yet in paradox effortless simplicity is never effortless.
This simple, beautiful, interesting and practical farmhouse sits amidst a landscape of lush green meadows that host wild rabbits and peacocks surrounded by rolling hills. It is shared between the families of two friends who are also partners in business. The plot is an elongated rectangle. with the house placed at the far end of the site to provide sufficient transition within one’s plot boundary using the vegetation and landscapes as elements before arriving at the house.
- The PAWA Farmhouse the large roof overhangs incidentally form the identity of this house-protecting the balconies from the sun & rain and framing views of the hills far beyond. The structural form is rectangular with a pitched roof. The house is earthy & rustic in appearance.
Once you are within the confines of the built structure, the entire site and the surroundings open up to you, offering endless stretches of green views. The planning is straight forward and simple two rectangular masses placed parallel to each other with another small rectangular mass housing amenities and common spaces for both. In other words, one housing unit for each partner with an expansive common swimming pool, deck and garden in the centre connecting the two units together.
- A twilight view of all three units, the infinity pool & the garden.
Simplicity in thought and execution dictates the entire design-scripted in an inherent pursuit of the earthy and rustic appearance. It’s a set of spaces that allows you to be insync with the outdoors. Exemplifying a simple yet functional vocabulary, the design drifts into the landscape effortlessly in a continuous and measured manner with its scant and refined set of materials. The warmth of the wooden deck lined with the steel grey granite balances its cosiness and cohesiveness.
The building form makes it look like it emerges from the landscape. Natural stone cladding in the centre offers texture & relief to the overall earthy skin of the structure. The building is in contact with its outdoors through lots of open windows, doors, balconies and patio.
- A view of the lush meadows and the hills.
- The shape of the sloping roof mimics the hill slopes.
- The garden with water bodies -the warmth of the wooden deck lined with steel grey granite balances its cosiness & cohesiveness. The garden & deck along with the pools connects the two parallel housing units.
The deck enjoys the shade of the trees in the day and the star-lit sky in the night, and thereby extends into an infinity pool. Banking over an infinity edge, the reflecting sheet of water choreographs the parallel planes of the sky, the earth and the built together.
Very little is done in terms of interiors. Large window openings and balconies help connect the inside with the overwhelming surroundings outside. All spaces are capacitated with good natural light and ventilation thus reducing energy consumption drastically. The exterior landscaping is lit with solar powered lights.
The large roof overhangs incidentally form the identity of the house. They protect the balconies from sun and rain and help in framing views of the hills far beyond. The organisation of the farmhouse makes it an intrinsic space overlooking the orchard; rejoicing the produce that is grown in the farm by its conscious and caring owners. The site is a virtue, The outlook of repose is elusively occupied in several instances – the tactile play of traditional elements. The link between the built and un-built and the enveloping accents of light and nature.
Through their outstanding architectural merit & design acumen the Architects are well renowned and revered for, they create the PAWA farmhouse as a comfortable, sociable, lovable family retreat for their clients to commune and consort with nature.
- The living & dining on the ground floor.
- The bedrooms are simple and functional and are capacitated with good natural light & ventilation. Large window openings and balconies connect them with the outdoors
