House at Asangao, by Studio Matter

Assagaon House, at goa by Studio Matter

Assagaon House, at Goa by Studio Matter, once used as an orchard, the site was found as a wonderful stepped terrain - altered by years of human movement and occupation.
House at Asangao, by Studio Matter
House at Asangao, by Studio Matter
View of the Assagao House from the side.

 

Once used as an orchard, the site was found as a wonderful stepped terrain – altered by years of human movement and occupation. The client – proprietor of an acclaimed design consultancy – wanted a small house that can be split into two units (ground and first floor) and could also work as a small single residence. By deciding to place the linear building sunk into the top platform, the house enhances the potential of the site and is enriched by nurturing the found-landscape of adult teak, mango and cashew trees – the un-altered vegetation of the site. Simple materials and finishes, enables one to be close to the earth while living in the ground-floor unit. As a contrast, one is closer to the lush-green canopies of the trees while on the first-floor. An independent staircase enables the unit to operate as one or two independent studios. The ‘floating roof’ helps protect the house from the wrath of the south-west monsoon all the while enabling liberal access to breeze and light.

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