Maativan is a serene haven constructed from mud, harmoniously blending with the surrounding forest. This exquisite farmhouse, located on the outskirts of Wada's protected Tansa forest region near Mumbai, India, serves as a remarkable testament to the unwavering commitment towards environmental consciousness.
Architecture firm
Blurring Boundaries
Location
Wada, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Viral Gala
Collaborators
Bamboo consultant: Parag Rawool
Civil engineer
Gurunath Dupare
Environmental & MEP
Electrical Contractor: Prashant Patil. Plumbing contractor: Arun Bhaduri
Construction
Finishing contractor: Madhav Dupare. Fabricator: Sanjay Bangar
Material
Soil (sourced from site) - Cob walls, mud plaster. Black basalt stone (sourced from site) - random rubble foundations, exposed stone walls. Lime - Plasters, mortar. Wood (sourced from site) - roof rafters. Bamboo - roof, lintels, doors. Kota stone – Walls. Concrete - IPS flooring. Recycled metal - doors, windows. Recycled glass - roof, glass bottles used in walls.
Typology
Residential › House
Located within a lush tapestry of mango trees in the coastal town of Alibag near Mumbai, 'Asmalay' is a biophilic home that embraces the harmonious interplay of architecture and nature. Through a thoughtful fusion of form and function, the design seeks to create immersive experiences where spatial arrangement, materials, lighting, and colors synerg...
Architecture firm
Blurring Boundaries
Location
Alibag, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Prashant Dupare
Principal architect
Prashant Dupare, Shriya Parasrampuria
Design team
Prashant Dupare, Shriya Parasrampuria, Archiit Chatterjee
Collaborators
Amit Thanekar (Fabricator)
Civil engineer
Mahesh Patil
Structural engineer
Himanshu Tulpule
Environmental & MEP
Dinesh Lahangi (Electrical)
Construction
Sunil Gade (Ferrocement Contractor)
Material
Bricks, stone, concrete, metal, recycled glass bottles, glass
Typology
Residential › House
