SHANTIKUNJ

location : THE FARMVILLE, MULLANPUR, PUNJAB
Site Area : 1 Acre

Located on the outskirts of Chandigarh, this house has a surreal view towards the shivalik hills. The house is designed and planned for the family of six keeping in mind their varied needs, Vastu Principles and also the climatic conditions. the house seeks to merge the typology of Ranch house with traditional Indian house. House encapsulates pool for kids along with kitchen garden and patios. Passive architectural techniques like stack ventilation and chimney are incorporated to keep the temperature low in summers naturally. All spaces overlook to the outdoor greens and are aligned in such a manner that the natural light bleaches in to create a dynamic play of spaces. The essence of this house is its openness, the boundaries between inside and outside gradually blurring and creating a dynamic dialogue with nature.