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The Saffron Verandah

12.7106° N, 77.8560° E

Amidst a dense Mango plantation in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, The Saffron Verandah is cozy plantation home that plays peek-a-boo with its surroundings. This gorgeous mud and clay home shows itself in snippets, invoking a sense of curiosity to the viewer, to visit and experience this piece of Architecture.

Typology

Farmhouse

Area

2500 ft²

Year

2024

Status

Completed

Location

Sanctity Ferme

The house comprises of mud, stone, wood, and clay, with stabilized mud blocks made on-site for construction. Integrates local craftsmanship to create a load-bearing structure reflecting the community's skills and the land's natural resources.

Eco-Friendly Construction: Foundation made from quarry rock and mining waste. Local materials used to minimize environmental impact and reduce costs.

 

Natural Light and Ventilation: Double-height volume for optimal ventilation using the "Stack Effect." Open layout with seamless transitions between spaces and strategically placed bay windows for sunset views.

 

Thermal Insulation: High-volume pitched roofs with Mangalore clay tiles, some with glass inserts for dynamic sunlight effects. Flat roofs with porotherm clay block fillers to reduce concrete use and heat penetration.

 

Sustainable Systems: Powered by an 8KW solar backup, operating off the grid and sending excess electricity back to the local grid. Rainwater harvesting system with tanks for landscaping and domestic use. Bio-digester system for waste management, preventing groundwater contamination.

  • Lead Architect: Aditya Venkat

  • Electrical Consultants: HabitArt Studio

  • Structural Engineers: M/S Punarvi Infrastructure

  • Design Team: Aditya Venkat, Rochana Ramakrishna, Yogita Kamath, Divya Chandrashekhar

  • Project Management Team: Aditya Venkat - HabitArt PMC

  • Contractor: D. Swethadri and Co.

  • Photography: Geomorph Studio

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