HOUSE IN A RICE FIELD

Set against the backdrop of South India’s rice fields, this home reinterprets modern architecture in a rural setting, balancing light, space, and expansiveness with a deep connection to nature. An exposed concrete shear wall defines the structure, both visually and functionally, integrating sunshades, green roofs, and sustainable water management.

A temple at the heart of the shear wall serves as the home’s spiritual and spatial anchor, splitting the double-height living spaces and grounding the design in traditional ways of living. Built with locally sourced materials, the house seamlessly merges contemporary form with vernacular sensibilities, embracing both innovation and cultural continuity.