Jungalow by Neogenesis+Studi0261

The project aims in creating an economically modest built form for an agriculturist and his family. Abstraction of urban farming could be seen in both exterior and interior spaces. The design uses natural light and the built form to its advantage. 

The site abuts an accessway on the south and the other two sides by adjoining structures. Its location is peculiar as the site is located on the city fringes. The surrounding dwelling unit comprises peculiar semi-urban row houses. The south facade has the main entry and is flanked by a series of balconies and stepped terraces on each floor. Activities are distributed on various levels- semi-private spaces on the ground floor and private spaces on the upper floors.  

The heart of the structure is the double-height courtyard which is embellished with creepers and climbers. The green curtain cuts the direct entry of west sunlight inside the house and creates a buffer. The view from the spaces offers a glance at the voluminous courtyard. The shape of the temple evolved from the form of Shikhara – a feature of Hindu temple architecture. Temple with a triple height factor acts as a wind tunnel with a mechanical exhaust fan. Circular windows in the bedroom, out looking at the landscape serve as a natural picture frame. The basic building materials are kept to their natural form and texture to comprehend the naturality of flora.