The primary intention was to design a seating as an extension to the verandah of the farmhouse. The idea was to make the space interactive by creating a stepped seating, to take the advantage of the existing steep contour of the site. We practice sustainable architecture, the built form was executed using natural materials which were available within 1-5km radius from the site.We used local hand-made mud bricks, natural geru powder, soil and debris from the site, without relocating or removing any tree/ shrub and oriented the seating accordingly. We wanted to give an opportunity to the local craftsmen to execute our design for generating employment.
“…this book can also be considered as the Bible for housing—especially for the Konkan region.”—Sheikh Intekhab Alam reviews Sheltering Angle
Sheikh Intekhab Alam reviews the book “Sheltering Angle” by Asha and Prabhakar Baste that is a four-decade legacy in Indian architecture, featuring their distinctive approach to housing design and regional influences.