LIVING IN THE ORCHARD

In Vadodara, set in a lovely Mango grove, sits a first home for a young couple; a home intended for primary living. Large as it is, the house hides amongst the trees that it is surrounded by.

When the studio initially visited the site, it became clear that the orchard needed to be preserved. This became the primary consideration for the design, which ensured that the trees were not disturbed or displaced. Only one tree was transplanted.

After nearly a decade, the orchard continues to thrive, surrounding a home that celebrates craft in many forms - be it through hand crafted bricks, inset terrazzo floors, or the copper roofs.