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• INDIA
• Architects: Studio Humane
• Area : 7000 ft²
• Year : 2019
The home lies in Barshi, a small town in Maharashtra's
Solapur district, near the Karnataka border. The design
idea has strong roots in the culture of Solapur, and
bearing in mind the harsh hot and dry climate of Solapur,
the notion of double-wall with brick panels came into
play; these panels have been utilised as façade
components by embellishing them with intricate designs
of 'Solapur chaddars.'
Evaporative cooling
The peripheral water body enables
evaporative cooling making the
interiors more comfortable hence
reducing the need for electricity.
Cavity walls make the construction more energy efficient and thermally pleasant in Solapur's hot
and dry climate. As a result, the locally available brick has been employed as a module to build
panels for hollow walls due to its flexibility, texture, and color. These panels serve as the building's
façade components.
Stones found locally, such as Nevasa and Basalt, have been used in landscaping and other
applications. Kota and Shahabad were also employed to keep the structure's concept understated
and rustic. Timber salvaged from the client's previous house was utilized for the inside. Upholstery
and wardrobe panels were made using local materials with traditional weaving patterns.
Green features :
Because Solapur is a hot and dry region, bricks were utilized to create thermal lag by building hollow
wall panels. Cardinal direction zoning and courtyard layout enabled optimum cross ventilation
throughout the useable spaces. The utilization of double-height stack ventilation chambers
increases comfort, while solar panels lessen reliance on artificial ventilation.
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The Brick House / Studio Ardete
-Stone, walnut wood and bricks derived from the earth were used to
give a sense of certainty and security.
Preserving the old Indian antique furniture for the client. -
-Use white walls to spread warmth around the place.
-The use of plants around the house with a gray floor and red bricks.
-Adding the enrichment of doors made of wood and copper utensils
that bring the scenes back to distant villages in India.
Exterior