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Organically-arranged brick walls form biophilic Asmalay house by Blurring Boundaries in India

WA Contents • Aug 29, 2023 • 2856

Organically-arranged brick walls have formed a biophilic residence shaped around five mango trees on the site in Maharashtra, India.

Named Asmalay, the house was designed by Indian architecture practice Blurring Boundaries, led by Shriya Parasrampuria and Prashant Dupare.

The 2,000-square-foot (186-square-metre) house is located within a lush tapestry of mango trees in the coastal town of Alibag near Mumbai.

Blurring Boundaries envisioned Asmalay house as a biophilic home to embrace the harmonious interplay of architecture and nature.

While it is not clear where the house begins and ends, the flowing indoor and outdoor spaces trigger a sense of curiosity and force users to explore.

The studio paid attention (...)

Otherworlds extends Goan villa with expansive bamboo canopy and lush restaurant in India

WA Contents • Aug 29, 2023 • 1658

Goa-based multidisciplinary practice Otherworlds has extended a Goan villa with an expansive bamboo canopy and lush restaurant and bar in Panjim, Goa, India.

Named Tertulia, the 6,200 square feet (576 square meters) restaurant and bar was converted from an old Goan villa inspired by the balcão - an outdoor porch seen in most Goan homes.

According to Otherworlds, the balcão is characterised by thick curved walls with seats built onto its sides, finished in bright colored hand casted concrete. The balcão is defined as a welcome gesture of the house where it gently invites guests within.

The restaurant and bar, enriched with clutter, material richness and a flowing bamboo canopy, emerges as a project that (...)