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AlibaugHouse in trees
Resides among the trees the house frames every view
The design intent was to build a structure that was raised amongst the foliage of the trees creating a feeling of being always surrounded by nature and sky. The house was planned with the master bedroom located in between the two banyan trees on either side. Spread across two floors, the internal planning was such that the main spaces were located on the first floor and the basic functional requirements were located on the ground floor. The ground floor seamlessly integrates with the landscaping.
The structure is connected using verandas and glazed corridors with openings framing nature and looking onto the gardens below. A pool embraces the back of the structure warmed by the southern sun and is connected to the building by a linear axial Malad stone wall. A floating deck emerges at the end of the linear corridor, sitting amongst the branches of the banyan trees. A small mezzanine has been created that contains a library and rocking chairs. From here one can rise above the treetops and view the skyline of Mumbai from afar.
LOCATION
Alibaug, Maharashtra
SITE AREA
NA
YEAR OF COMPLETION
2010
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