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VEDIKA



Resort for Mr & Mrs Mehta



Perched atop a beautiful site overlooking the Pinjal river and its valley,

Vedika is a majestic 4BHK Ground + 2 level commercial villa.

Built-Up Area: 4000 sq.ft.



AERIAL VIEW



ENTRANCE PORCH



WEST SIDE VIEW



SOUTH SIDE POOL VIEW



BASEMENT LEVEL POOL DECK



ViEW FROM LIVING AREA



View FROM DINING AREA



VERANDA VIEW



GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM



FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM



ATTIC ROOM



FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM



KITCHEN



GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM



FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM



Location



Nestled along the Pinjal river in Baste village, Wada



Macro Climate



Predominantly Warm & humid, with heavy monsoon during the months of June- September



Site context



The site is a contoured land sloping towards the South where the Pinjal river flows. The plot is abundant with native and grown trees which were conserved during the design of the house.



Sustainability



Local timber is used and treated herbally, allowing the house to be as breathable as possible.

Most walls of the house are constructed using Mud mortar with lime pointing. This keeps the house up to 3 degrees cooler than the outside temperature during peak summers.



SOME FEATURES



RCC FILLER SLAB



This smart and optimised technique was used in the house to save concrete and steel in the overall project budget.



LOCAL CARPENTERS



The structure was built by engaging local carpenters from the village and were encouraged to learn new techniques from our experienced carpenters.



LOCAL LABOUR



The house was successfully built throughout the COVID lockdown as local labour was employed for the structure. They were taught new techniques by our experienced craftsmen .



TO SCALE MODEL FOR EXECUTION



A to scale model made and explained on site to the crafts persons helps them visualize the final form of the building. This helps the execution of works to progress smoothly.



Vedika is now a weekend getaway!



'Vedika' is now registered as a resort / farmstay, with saffronstays. For more information / photos, please visit - saffronstays.com



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