a house by a river

manor, india.

400 sq. m.

perched on the floodplains of the vaitarna river, the house is elevated above ground, creating a shaded outdoor living room beneath. while the upper levels offer private retreats, the ground floor is entirely devoted to social gatherings.

a narrow, dim staircase leads into an expansive, light-filled living room; framing a dramatic transition from darkness to bright.

openings on all sides of each floor are enveloped by planters, inviting cool breezes and filtered light into the home.

team: dhruv chavan, nishi doshi, shivam patil