Ar. Malaksingh Gill


karjat



Farmhouse



Touching an overflow stream from a dam, the planning is based on the views of the stream,

thereby all livable spaces capture a view of it.

The house is used as a studio apartment without any distinctive boundaries

between the spaces, making them dynamic for the user.



Area: 1600 sq.ft.



external view of the house



View of veranda



view of living area



view of dining area



staircase leading to attic



View from the living room



Double heighted living room .



Location



Kadav village,

Karjat, Maharashtra.



Macro Climate



Hot and humid summers with cool winters

​Heavy rainfalls experienced during monsoons.



Site context



Touching the stream flowing from a dam nearby, the house sits amidst lush greenery making it an amicable area for dwelling of humans and wildlife.



Micro climate



High wind speeds

​Heavy rain and wind from West and South during monsoons



features



ATTIC AND ROOF



The attic is provided with windows overlooking the porch.
Undertiles are laid under the roof for additional insulation as well as for aesthetic purpose.



BAY WINDOW



A built-in feature that optimises space and lends a unique architectural quality to the space. Owing to the high humidity, small openings are made under the bay window seating to keep the space well ventilated.



Malaksingh Gill | Architect



04-Ground Floor, Mahim House Building, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, New Moghul lane, Mahim (W), Mumbai - 400016 | Tel: 9820442390 | architectmalaksingh@gmail.com