Weekend House designed in 2021 by Studio 4000 is located on the banks of Sabarmati river near Ahmedabad, India.

Description
Context:
Project was an opportunity to engage with a pristine, forested site, located on the banks of Sabarmati river near Ahmedabad. Shaped by the region?s riverine landscape, the undulating site is approached from the north and included a plateau- 15M from the water level- towards its western edge. From here, the site sloped down eastwards as one approached the river?s edge. All constructional decisions were made to preserve the original land form and ecology of the site with limited interference.
Siting:
Principal built masses ? the house, swimming pool and water tower ? are located around the highest plateau. Leaving it free for outdoor activity, the house?s rectangular mass is pushed back and placed horizontally, with its longer side facing the river. Across the valley, the swimming pool is carved into the adjoining earth-mound along its slope. Further south, the masonry water tower rises from the highest point of the opposite hill. As linear blocks, the house, pool and water tower are oriented along different coordinate axes to engage three-dimensionally with the site. In each, different floors and landings are worked out to be accessible from varying levels of the landscape. Collectively, the built form belongs to the natural setting by such sculptural engagement- opening through disposition and movement new ways of experiencin...