The Panoramic House

The entry is from the east through a rectilinear plunge pool that frames the public spaces of the house. The foyer opens into a double-height courtyard space with a tree, establishing an immediate visual connection between the interior and exterior. On either side of the courtyard are the formal and family spaces, creating an open plan for the house. The large floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the rooms in the morning sun. The living areas open seamlessly into the deck and garden. On the other wing are the kitchen and dining spaces overlooking the pool. 

This straightforward form on the ground floor is contrasted by a dynamic ferro-cement facade on the first floor, with a curved slab that projects into the courtyard. The east extension accommodates the bar and the terrace that overlooks the farmlands beyond. Three arch-shaped openings make the facade an ebullient element of the house. 

The surfaces of the facade are of white stucco juxtaposed with clear glass, while the flooring consists of large swathes of polished Indian grey Kota stone. Inside, the wide open spaces are trimmed only by a select few materials to evoke engaging familiarity. The flat roof with three punctures for geometric skylights creates a play of light and shade.