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2021

Photographer : Vaibhav Kapadi Photography

Text provided by Spring On Winter's Night | Krupa shah

Located in the rural farmlands on the outskirts of Ratnagiri, the brief for this project was to create an ancestral home that blends in with the tranquil surroundings of Lanja. The idea was to build a place that would revive childhood nostalgia.

A crucial aspect of the project was that it had to be budget-friendly. The house with an overall built-up area of 1100 sq. ft, was constructed on a budget under defined Budget. Raised above the ground, the house provides a vantage point that frames the lush foliage outside.

Built with a composite load-bearing construction technique on a laterite stone foundation, it helped reduce damage to the red fertile soil. The house capitalises on the indigenous materials locally available, and more importantly, utilises materials which are familiar to the inhabitants of the area and are best suited for the site's extreme climate conditions.

Ratnagiri,Maharashtra,India

Architects	:	Articulated Design Initiative
Area	:	1100 sq.ft.
Year	:	2021
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/adinitiative.in/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3D

Living of Lanja House by Articulated Design Initiative

Laterite stone which is locally available within 10 km of the construction site has been predominantly used for walls. RCC beam has been incorporated for the lintel which supports the MS roof structure and the Mangalore tiles.

The house has an east-west orientation. The main entrance of the house leads you to a spacious living area, with clearstory windows along the eastern side that provide abundant morning sunlight. Large window openings with high ceilings enable cross-ventilation and make the house appear spacious.

Living of Lanja House by Articulated Design Initiative

Dining of Lanja House by Articulated Design Initiative

Dining and Kitchen of Lanja House by Articulated Design Initiative

Dining and Kitchen area of Lanja House by Articulated Design Initiative

Bedroom of Lanja House by Articulated Design Initiative

The simplicity of the house is accentuated by the contemporary implementation of the traditional materials. The exposed laterite finish sets a very natural backdrop, and being sustainably conscious, not even a single tree on site was cut down or disturbed from its position. This architectural expression is carried throughout the interior detailing as well. A combination of locally sourced teak wood furniture, modern furnishing elements and curated artwork brings this house together.