Conceived as a premium, multifunctional retreat designed to host intimate meetings as well as private family gatherings, this outhouse project elevates a modest architectural program into a refined destination. Rather than functioning as a secondary structure, the space is envisioned as a carefully crafted pavilion—one that foregrounds material integrity, organic shapes, spatial continuity, and a deep connection to nature.
Organic Shapes Adorn This Multifunctional Outhouse Space | Arc Architects
Microconcrete is used extensively across both walls and flooring, creating a continuous surface that allows the architecture to flow uninterrupted. Soft, sculpted curves blur the distinction between vertical and horizontal planes, gently merging walls into the floor. This seamless transition lends the interior a calm, monolithic quality while reinforcing the project’s emphasis on fluidity and natural movement.
The curvilinear language continues overhead through a striking handwoven cane hanging light that traverses the ceiling plane. More than a lighting feature in organic shapes, it acts as a visual spine, subtly connecting the living and dining zones below. Suspended against a dark teakwood sloping roof, the cane installation is intentionally highlighted through contrast. The richness of the teak ceiling brings warmth and depth, while allowing the lighter, tactile craftsmanship of the woven element to stand out distinctly.
In the dining area, a live-edge wooden table becomes the focal point, celebrating the inherent irregularities of natural wood. Adjacent to it, a custom-designed serving counter mirrors the project’s sculptural vocabulary, with curved edges and sphere-shaped legs that add both continuity and refinement. These recurring motifs create a cohesive spatial narrative, guiding movement and visual flow across the interior.
A sphere-based wall art installation placed centrally within the space introduces a moment of visual pause. Subtle and sculptural, it enriches the composition without competing with the architecture, reinforcing the project’s layered yet restrained approach to design.
Throughout the space, an earthy palette of muted tones defines the walls and floors, softening the interior and allowing light to animate surfaces naturally throughout the day. This understated backdrop is deliberately contrasted with the darker teakwood ceiling, creating depth and balance while highlighting the distinct character of each material.
Ultimately, this outhouse embodies refined craftsmanship and understated elegance. Designed to accommodate both social gatherings and professional interactions, it offers a setting that feels intimate yet elevated—where architecture, materiality, and purpose come together to create a space of quiet, enduring luxury.
Fact File
Designed by: Arc Architects
Project Name: Mr. Danve Outhouse
Location: Jalna, Maharashtra
Project type: Outhouse of a Bungalow
Year Built: 2025
Built-up Area: 600 sq. ft.
Principal Architect: Ar. Akshay Chaudhari
Design Team: Ar. Akshay Chaudhari, Ar. Mansi Kale, Ar. Sumit Waykos
Photograph Courtesy: Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
Ceiling Hanging Light: House of Locals
Materials used: micro concrete, teakwood, cane, stone, live-edge wood
Firm’s Website Link: Arc Architects
Firm’s Instagram Link: Arc Architects
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