A farmhouse style home situated amidst the rural landscapes on the edges of the Deccan Region in Maharashtra was designed as a unified structure comprising versatile multipurpose spaces complemented by a single attached bedroom. Its spacious layout facilitated the utilization of the house for communal activities such as yoga, dance, theater, and farming within the local community.
Editor’s Note: “Amid striking chickoo groves, this farmhouse stands as a homage to the land itself. While basalt walls and rammed earth embody time, airy verandas and a floating roof invite the sky in. Pali Farmhouse is a hideaway from the world and its complexities, dissolving into the landscape and leaving the softest imprint behind.” – Anusha Sridhar
This Farmhouse Style Home Blends With The Rural Landscape Of Maharashtra | Metis Practice
Nestled amidst a grove of chickoo trees, the farmhouse featured a roof soaring above the treetops, oriented towards the farm and benefiting from the gentle north light in a region characterized by extreme heat and rainfall.
A deep veranda flanks the central bay to the north, providing shade and ventilation. Meanwhile, a narrower veranda to the south encloses a courtyard and water feature, enhancing climate control and promoting natural air circulation.
Constructed using indigenous materials by teams of skilled craftsmen from diverse regions of India, the project was a collaborative effort.
The building was structurally arranged with a sturdy basalt foundation and plinth, transitioning into robust basalt walls and layered rammed earth walls.
These substantial masses resembled ancient ruins, onto which a wooden framework was affixed to transform it into a habitable space, adorned with wooden decking, copper roof tiles and accents, and wooden shingles.
Its design ensures that it leaves behind only the faintest imprint on the surrounding environment, embodying a philosophy of sustainable living and harmonious coexistence with nature.
Fact File
Designed by: Metis Practice
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: Pali Farmhouse
Location: Maharashtra
Year Built: 2022
Built-up Area: 2810 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Vrinda Seksaria
Design Team: Vrinda Seksaria, Santosh Thorat, Niti Gourisaria, Vishwa Undaviya, Nikita Mendonca, Hiren Patel, Jahnvi Patil, Ashmita Gupta
Structural Consultants: Suhas Chande
Basalt Stone Work: Vidya Construction
Rammed Earth Works Team: Put Your Hands Together
Woodwork & Copper Roofing Team: Sutragrahyam
Source: Archdaily
Firm’s Website Link: Metis Practice
Firm’s Instagram Link: Metis Practice
For Similar Projects >> This Aesthetic Courtyard House With Lush Landscape Design Offers A Calm Aura To The Users
Editors’ Note – This colonial house in Delhi carries an ambience of grandeur, infused with the elegance of Victorian-style colonialism. Expansive living, dining, and kitchen areas open into light-filled spaces framed by large glazing that connect seamlessly to the surrounding landscape. Inside, tropical interiors with bold geometry add a contemporary layer of comfort. The residence […]
“Hilltop House” is envisioned as a contemporary yet context-sensitive residential project that harmonizes architecture and interior design to create a sanctuary perched on a scenic elevation. The design will respond directly to the topography, climate, and panoramic views, while delivering a highly functional, comfortable, and aesthetically refined living environment. This Hilltop House in Indore Is […]
In the layered urban grain of Manjeri, the Timeless House reimagines a 1970s sloping roof residence through careful transformation. It’s a home that doesn’t shout for attention, but quietly repositions itself within its time and place, a sensitive reinterpretation of memory, material, and movement. Originally built in 1972, the house was structurally sound, featuring load-bearing […]
Editor’s Note: There’s something truly special about homes crafted with thought and care—where every corner and detail speaks to its users, becoming part of their memories. For siblings Akhila and Kaushik, Sona Reddy Studio brought this vision to life in One Summer House, a rustic farmhouse tucked within the vibrant city of Hyderabad. Designed with […]
This southwest-facing bungalow, with golden accents in its interiors, is a refined expression of contextual and climate-responsive modern architecture. The home embraces its orientation with an intelligent façade design that balances aesthetic appeal and environmental performance. With the sun’s harshest rays hitting the structure in the latter half of the day, the architects incorporated a […]
This North Facing villa opens towards the East to always soak in the cool and diffused light. Its orientation is mindful of the adjoining clubhouse and its expansive garden. The planning allows the villa’s private lawn to visually merge with it, creating a larger and cohesive space. With a connection to the open space at […]
An Urban Sanctuary Woven with Craft, Warmth, and Light Explicitly tucked into a quiet residential pocket, this home with a jaali facade is a thoughtfully layered expression of calm, character, and craftsmanship. Every surface and corner is rooted in intention — where light, material, and memory meet. The Jaali Design in this Layered Home Exudes […]
Set in the serene landscape of Nashik, the Dabholkar Residence by GDA is a home, embracing stone clad walls. Here, tradition and contemporary design exist in harmony. Designed to reflect the family’s deep connection to tradition and art while embracing the style of contemporary living, it is a space where architectural details, heritage furniture, artwork […]
The Indian farmhouse accommodation goes on to capitalize on a mature evolutionary synthesis of ancestral aesthetics and contemporary features. With this, the outside and the inside of farmhouses became places of comfort with nature. In this blog, we delve into 15 incredible farmhouse designs that entail a harmonious blending. While they exhibit different spaces in […]
Aangan is a modern residence that seamlessly integrates with the lush environment of Kerala, showcasing a tropical home design. Designed to embrace the region’s warm climate, the house features a striking sloped terracotta roof at varying levels, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and functional efficiency. The structure is enveloped in a vibrant tropical landscape, adorned […]