Meenakshi Srinivasan House In India

Located next to a forest in kodaikanal, a small town in south india, ‘house in the hills’ designed by indian architect and dancer meenakshi srinivasan was a shortlisted project for the designboom competition, the IDF awards 2013. Following the naturally sloping topography, the building is divided across two main levels with connecting wings. a refrained arrival has been configured in order to conceal what awaits beyond and foster a sense of discovery. Upon entering views are offered to both the inside and outside, and are framed through long vertical slits. He main living and dining area are contained within a transparent volume that has a floating roof – inserted into this is a core box with the kitchen and utility functions. The guest bedrooms and a lounge are tucked beneath on a lower level, offering direct access to the garden. The other wing consists of the master suite, which is formed by a solid rectangular mass. positioned at one end is the sleeping area, offering private views facing towards the forest, while the other side has a lounge that is suspended over the hill.

source:designboom