concrete mirador emerges as a gateway cabin in karjat, india

standing as a refuge on a tranquil farmland

nestled within the untamed wilderness of karjat, india, ‘mirador’ emerges as a monolithic mass, serving as a gateway cabin. standing on a tranquil 3.5 acres (14,164 sqm) of farmland, the concrete building designed by shroffleon, docks itself in liquid stone as an escape from the rigor of city life.

its form mimics the natural rusticity of its surroundings by standing bare against the sun to weather gracefully. it is in this state of solitude and aging character that the farmhouse becomes a second home to a family eagerly in search of a change in pace, far from any vestige of civilization.

house set against the background of pale green hills

all images courtesy of shroffleon

mirador coexists with nature

in response to the pre-existing thriving farmland, the 2 bhk (two bedrooms, hall and kitchen) architecture tries to blends respectfully with the landscape rather than to stand out. the architects (see more here) sought to make the most of the surrounding scenery providing views that blur the boundaries between inside and outside.

an exterior concrete shell — comprising structural slabs and columns — frames the building, while a peripheral veil of glass facades and columns are the only elements that come between human and nature. meanwhile, an infinity pool along the portico edge offers inhabitants a relaxing atmosphere, capturing immersive scenes.

the house appears to float within the untamed wilderness

the slow pace of farm life dawns through the glass facades as the sun’s rays generously pierce into the central living-dining core at rise and set. the privacy areas are placed in east and west wings; each side accommodates a bed and bath suite and idyllically feels part of the landscape as its glass walls fade into the sceneries.

minimalism is the protagonist of the building’s design narration. an inkling of material exploration only begins to manifest at the habitable spaces, where textures primarily clad horizontal plains in concrete and stone. a larger bulk of vertical surfaces comprises glass screens that choose to render themselves with the all-encompassing sceneries that become part of the interior decor.

farmhouse floating on the greens

living room overlooking the pale green hills

the infinity pool overlooking the lush green landscapes

from portico overlooking the pool

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concrete columns become part of the décor

topographic plan

project info:

name: mirador
designer: shroffleon
team: kayzad rumy shroff and maria isabel jimenez leon

area: 3450 sq. feet (320.5 sqm)

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edited by: christina petridou | designboom