The House with Two Courts

The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil

The House with Two Courts

Studio mahajani + mahajani

DESIGNING
Shree Mahajani, Neel Mahajani

WORKING DETAILS & SITE CO ORDINATION
Shefali Gurav

PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONTRACTING
Mahesh Pusegaonkar

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Shree Mahajani, Neel Mahajani, Shefali Gurav

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Shreeram Kulkarni Structural Consultant

PROGRAM / USE / BUILDING FUNCTION
Weekend house

INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Amoeba Design

HVAC CONSULTANT
Sameer Pawar

PHOTOGRAPHS
Hemant Patil

YEAR
2023

AREA
1200 m²

LOCATION
Phaltan, India

CATEGORY
Houses

The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil

The house with two courts is a weekend getaway nested within the interior farmlands of a rural Indian village, seamlessly blending into the local architectural heritage and being true to its context.

The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil

Paying homage to the earthy essence of the region, the house is a testament to vernacular design, featuring a symphony of stone and brick.

Upon entering, the two inciting courtyards serve as focal points, blurring the boundaries between the indoors & outdoors.

The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil

These courtyards are thoughtfully designed to reflect the rustic charm of rural living, where the living areas are bathed in natural light.

The spatial planning revolves around these courtyards, offering moments of tranquility and a connection with the sky.

The House with Two Courts
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The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil

The sloping roofs add a new dimension to the village skyline, echoing the language of the region while infusing a contemporary flair.

Each stone is carefully crafted, fostering a sense of belonging. Each corner tells a story of craftsmanship & tradition, reconnecting with the surroundings.


The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil
The House with Two Courts
© Hemant Patil


The House with Two Courts
Section

The House with Two Courts
Plan - Site
The House with Two Courts
Plan - Ground floor
The House with Two Courts
Plan - 1st floor