Regional vernacular
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Project • By PRISM. • Private Houses
Residence Alankar
Nestled within the established residential fabric of Karve Nagar, Pune, this project involves the transformative retrofit of a 2000s-era bungalow. Originally characterized by a distinct lack of indoor-outdoor synergy, the 5,000-square-foot site possessed a lush, albeit underutilized, canopy of mature trees. The architectural intervention sought to dissolve these rigid boundaries, evolving a conventional 3BHK layout into a 4BHK functional sanctuary tailored for a multi-generational family.
The design brief was anchored by a dual commitment: honoring the clients’ ancestral roots through strict adherence to Vaastu Shastra while working within the definitive structural constraints of the original build. The resulting spatial configuratio... More
News • News • 4 Dec 2024
Contemporary wooden cottage in Šumava National Park is inspired by local vernacular
Prague-based Markéta Cajthamlová, Architektonická projekční kancelář (architectural design office) has designed a holiday cottage in the Šumava National Park in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. The contemporary wooden dwelling is inspired by a local vernacular.
Petr Polák
Petr Polák
Markéta Cajthamlová, Architektonická projekční
The shape of the cottage was dictated by the strict requirements of its location. Markéta Cajthamlová chose the form of a traditional cottage, making the best use of the site’s natural context. The design embodies a typical local style: the cottage has a significant widt... More
News • News • 3 Jun 2024
Multigenerational family home in Rajasthan by Sanjay Puri Architects embraces regional vernacular and natural ventilation
Located in the arid desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India, “Narsighar” house is a majestic sandstone edifice whose construction embraces centuries-old regional vernacular and planning principles. Designed by Mumbai-based Sanjay Puri Architects, the house makes use of traditional and natural ventilation techniques, including: courtyards to aid passive cooling, thick stone walls to strive against the exceptional heat, and stone jali screens to provide ventilation while dappling the interior with sunlight.
Vinay Panjwani
Vinay Panjwani
Designed to fulfill the client’s wish to accommodate four generations of family members, this impressive residential dwelling (with a gross floor area of approxi... More