In the outskirts of Bharuch, Gujarat, the dense 50 year old Sapota plantations held both the main attraction and the biggest challenge in the design of this weekend house for the Shah family. Situated within 800,000 square feet of farmland, the plot has 30 fully grown Sapota trees that the clients wanted to preserve in […]

In the outskirts of Bharuch, Gujarat, the dense 50 year old Sapota plantations held both the main attraction and the biggest challenge in the design of this weekend house for the Shah family. Situated within 800,000 square feet of farmland, the plot has 30 fully grown Sapota trees that the clients wanted to preserve in all their glory. External link: Dipen Gada Architects came up with a plan to form a 15,000 square foot house around the mature trees, making them the main feature of the impressive home. A central courtyard hosts one of these majestic trees right at the heart of the home, whilst another climbs through a picturesque balcony.
The exterior of the modern house is a red brickwork linear mass, with an impressive brick staircase leading up to the front entrance.

The modern facade features custom-made metal columns and beams, which coolly contrast with the exposed red brickwork. The north-facing front facade features an abundance of openings with large deck areas laid out in front to allow the homeowners and their family to connect with the landscape.

One of the mature Sapota trees is incorporated into the front entry porch, where it bur...