Amidst the Ghats

Site plan amidst the Western Ghats topography

Nestled between the Western Ghats, this weekend home is crafted as a retreat for a Bombay-based couple, offering them a space to host friends and family away from their busy lives.

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Karjat architectural building section showing pitched roof and natural contours
Karjat site and topographical section amidst the Western Ghats slopes

The design draws from the expansive views and dramatic topography of the Ghats, with each space thoughtfully opening to a distinct feature of the landscape—be it a shaded nook facing the peaks or a sunlit room overlooking the slopes. Rooted in its surroundings, the house reflects the couple’s vision of balancing quiet retreats with lively gatherings.

In the making

Karjat site stone masonry construction
Overhead timber framework and foliage
Pavilion amidst mature grove
Structural columns and hillside slope
Framed view of Ghats through columns
Canopy and hillside greenery
Panoramic view of the Western Ghats mountain ridge

The design draws from the expansive views and dramatic topography of the Ghats, with each space thoughtfully opening to a distinct feature of the landscape—be it a shaded nook facing the peaks or a sunlit room overlooking the slopes. Rooted in its surroundings, the house reflects the couple’s vision of balancing quiet retreats with lively gatherings.

Floor plan level 1 layout
Floor plan level 2 layout

LOCATION— KARJAT

YEAR— 2021- PRESENT

TYPOLOGY— RESIDENTIAL, WEEKEND HOME

PHOTOS BY— MANDAR GANDEVIKAR

IN COLLABORATION— DORO