A weekend house in the meadows / SAK Designs

A weekend house in the meadows / SAK Designs

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…where your stay is embraced, by the grace of nature!

The white exterior walls welcome us with an elegant blue door that already puts us in a good mood. But wait until you enter the heart of the house – the courtyard. The surrounding walls caress you in a way where you feel the freedom to be yourself in the surrounding environment. This oval-shaped centralized cobblestone courtyard has a beautiful off-center tree. It not only encourages its residents to enjoy morning cuppa and evening chatter, but also invites seasonal birds from the surrounding farmlands to keep them company.

The northeast of the courtyard engulfs the living room with large openings. This simple and minimalist space acts as a canvas; for all the memories, family and friends will return every time they visit this place. To the southwest lies the kitchen and dining room which stretch out to the secluded lawn. This inclusive space could someday make up for a nice al fresco meal. Apart from that, the northwest to southeast axis offers us a beautiful blue and green horizon line, with varied visuals. From the entrance walkways to a semi-covered deck, it leads to a vast field where one could find solace in the moment of sensory pleasure. On the south side are white cube sleeping pods with enchanting exposure to varied landscapes. A simple staircase, adjoining the bedrooms, leads to the slab above which houses a large communal terrace space. Such a livable area with a cool breeze and a serene view is meant to engage us in the intimate conversation of nature at night.

The simple division of spaces surrounding the central courtyard with flowing walkways, the random perforations on the walls and the curved edges make this 2200 square meter plot of land a getaway in the outskirts of Ahmedabad. An uninterrupted view without a solid compound wall makes this a unique feature of the site. Blue tinted doors and white painted windows create a sense of calm and give a distinctive look to the home. The natural stone and the rough texture with an earthy aesthetic distributed on the built-in furniture are found in complete harmony with the environment. “Overall, the house is designed as a space and a place to celebrate our lives. We want the younger generation to come together and play, chat and enjoy life in its simplest form.”says lead architect of SAK Designs

This weekend harbors a timeless language of simplicity and plasticity; inspiration from Cycladic architecture.