Ananda - Poetry In Stone

Ananda-Poetry in stone , is a home for a family built using stone and other natural materials in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. Set in the countryside, this house is surrounded by scenic natural landscape features. Stone being a locally available material surrounding the site in abundance, the use of stone makes the house blend with the region and also has cut down the cost of transportation of material resulting in cutting down the carbon footprint. These initiatives and design elements are taken as a collective effort to minimize the carbon footprint and build a house that is sustainable and vernacular. The majority of the decorative elements in the house are soured from nearby regions and many are even re-purposed antiques. Keeping in consideration the harsh summers of Rajasthan, the architect has incorporated features of passive cooling to enhance the user, comfort and maintain an ambient living condition throughout the year. With well-designed spacious interiors with a touch of heritage and sustainability, this house gives the users a feel of ancient havelis of Rajasthan.