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ACE Update Design Sense
|April 2023
Sienna House, designed by SAGI Architects, is a weekend home located in Khopoli, Maharashtra, India, which draws inspiration from its natural surroundings.
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The house is perched on a tableland, 1200 ft above sea level, against the backdrop of the Western Ghats. The house uses simple geometry and open spaces to create a sense of openness and transparency, allowing its inhabitants to connect with nature.
This story is from the April 2023 edition of ACE Update Design Sense.
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