Chromatic shift

Stacked Dwelling is a weekend house in Igatpuri, standing on a compact 360 sq m linear plot. The narrative unfolds against the majestic backdrop of the Sahyadris. Photographix The name is derived from the organisational strategy which orchestrates the interior spaces as two small houses placed on a platform, albeit cohesive in design vocabulary. Photographix The home is oriented along the north-south axis, allowing shading through the day. The entrance is marked by a Nilgiri tree. Photographix A pool lies on the east; a patio to the west, the latter shielded from direct view by the staff quarters. Photographix The ‘stacked’ concept is intensified through chromatic shifts on the elevation — the dark... More