magar house

Concept
“Architecture is ….. The transformation of nature, a total fusion of science, Art& Technology in a sublime statement of human dignity &intelligence through the settlement we build” –Paulo Mendes Da Rocha

Discretely trucked away along a quiet residential lane , the 2 storied house affords every amenity in a bold & utterly unique structure detail with finest attention to natural resources/Elements( light, air &Sun)
The house is designed to keep minimalistic. Therefore forms is derived not by the constrain of style but by programmatic & climatic forces, shapes this house. Large overhangs, cantilevers blocks the harsh sun, an almost invisible lines of glass, shaded by deep overhangs, break down the boundaries of indoor & outdoor living...

Sustainability-
The house was conceived like a sustainable house .since the beginning .so it has a study on energy efficiency, analyzing the sun trajectory and the prevailing wind s in diverse seasons of the year .
As a result of these studies .the house has diverse system of isolation like its double height courtyard (surrounded by room’s & activities) to help hot air to rise up and let go .which helps air circulation,
Large overhangs are provided to control harsh sun .so that we get large (low-E) glass openings for natural Light & ventilation.
System of pluvial water harvesting is develop to catch rain water and disperse it to the court &outdoor landscape, vegetation
Solar panels/photovoltaic screens are used for skylight .which helps in reduce the power consumption,

magar house by chandrashekhar patil in India won the WA Award Cycle 7. Please find below the WA Award poster for this project.