Experience modular design and biophilic elements at the Sienna House

Sienna House, designed by SAGI Architects, is a weekend home located in Khopoli, Maharashtra, India, which draws inspiration from its natural surroundings. 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.

The design balances the natural and built spaces with warm, muted walls and reddish-brown Mangalore tiles that blend effortlessly into its backdrop. The house is designed to be an inward-looking sanctuary for a family that loves spending time with each other and hosting loved ones. It strikes a balance between the natural and built spaces.

The house is a composite of pre-fabricated structural steel and load-bearing walls, cutting construction costs and time. Built by local villagers, the Sienna House uses locally-sourced materials and construction techniques, providing locals with work avenues.

The house’s interiors are furnished with warm yellow, grey and blue hues. The living room and bedrooms are clutter-free, focusing on the biophilic design elements to foster a connection with nature. The landscape takes a sustainable approach, minimising the need for excessive gardening in a region with a low groundwater table. Local, indigenous shrubs and palms are part of the inner plot, while boulders from a nearby excavation are brought to the site to add to the rustic and raw charm of the house.

Overall, the Sienna House is an honest manifestation of a weekend retreat that provides open spaces to its inhabitants and a connection to nature. The design uses simple geometry and open spaces to reimagine a pavilion-style home that responds to the climate and site conditions, setting the architectural character for the rest of the plots in the upcoming Serenity Villas and Farms development. 

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