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09-06-2026

Photographer : Yadneysh Joshi

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Set within a quiet landscape of grasses and soft terrain, this contemporary residence unfolds as a study in light, proportion, and material restraint. Conceived as a series of low horizontal volumes, the home blends seamlessly into its surroundings, offering a quiet architecture that privileges experience over spectacle.

Situated between two agricultural reservoirs, the site lies directly within the natural overflow path that connects them during the monsoon. Rather than resisting this seasonal inundation, the design embraces it as a formative force.

The recurring monsoon flow inspired the creation of a permanent on-site reservoir, transforming a seasonal challenge into a spatial and ecological opportunity. Over time, this water body has fostered its own micro-ecosystem, supporting native planting, biodiversity, and a moderated microclimate for the residence.

Indore,Madhya Pradesh,India

Architects	:	Atelier \|X\| Architects
Area	:	14000 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2026
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/axa.architects/

View from pond of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

Stained Concrete Pathway of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

A pedestrian bridge, conceived as a neuron-like network, gently envelopes the reservoir. It connects dispersed programmatic nodes across the site while choreographing movement and viewpoints. The bridge is not merely circulatory it is experiential, framing changing vistas of water, fields, and sky across seasons.

Landscape plays a critical role in shaping this experience. Instead of ornamental planting, the designers chose a palette of wild grasses, foliage, and textural groundcover that belogs to the biome, Inside, the architecture remains anchored in material honesty. Exposed concrete, natural wood, steel, and stone form a tightly curated palette. Warmth is introduced not through excess decoration but through texture, craft, and light.

Entrance canopy of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

Verandah of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

Living room of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

Clerestory windows and skylights wash the interiors with diffuse daylight, creating gentle tonal shifts throughout the day. In the living space, woven furniture and pale fabrics echo the landscape’s organic tones, while handmade sculptural elements bring a tactile vitality.

Elsewhere, quiet courtyards and stone-lined pockets blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. These transitional zones, raw, textural, and serene act as moments of pause within the overall composition, reinforcing the home’s meditative atmosphere.

Living room of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

Living & Dining of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

Dining of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

Courtyard of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

Reading Nook of Navyanjali Farms by Atelier X Architects

This is a home that celebrates simplicity with sophistication. It resists ornamentation in favor of authenticity, embraces nature without imitation, and elevates everyday living through meticulous attention to proportion and detail.

In its quietness lies its power the ability to make space for light, material, and the subtle rhythms of life. The project ultimately positions water as both infrastructure and experience a system that manages seasonal flux while enriching daily life. Architecture, landscape, and hydrology operate as one integrated framework, allowing the site to evolve as a living ecosystem rather than a fixed object.