Ode To Wadas

This traditional home, designed for a couple in their late 50s, is located in Panshet (outskirts of Pune), overlooking the Panshet and Varasgaon dams.

- Designed by: Opolis architects Principal Architect: Rahul Gore & Sonal Sancheti Photograph Courtesy: Hemant Patil

The steeply contoured site allows access from the top, opening to sweeping views in the background. The courtyard house sits largely on a single level, with just one guest room tucked beneath the living room verandah. The house nestles itself amidst the slopes and helps negotiate the level differences from west to east (5 meters) and from south to north (almost 20 meters). The parking garage has a flat green roof that merges with the hill plantation (wild grasses) and becomes the entrance place for the house under a slab with circular light punctures.

Design approach
A preserved tree anchors the entrance forecourt, enriching the character of the arrival space. Distinct in identity, the living, dining, and kitchen unfold around a stone deck court. The sleeping rooms open towards an infinity-edge swimming pool.

Connected to nature