Sand sourced from four different regions creates a “geological canvas” of colored and textured strata in the rammed-earth walls of this home in India. Named A House Born of Four Soils, the 790-square-metre (8,503 ft2} home is located on an open, arid site on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.
The dwelling has a series of low-slung volumes that wrap a central paved courtyard, onto which all of its rooms have direct access.
Wrapping the main home is an extensive garden of lawns, trees and ponds, within which sits a standalone guest annex to the north and a garage to the south.
A winding path leads from the outer wall of the house past a lotus pond, meeting an entrance plaza sheltered by a timber-lined canopy flanked by two large trees.
The rammed-earth walls of the home have been left exposed on the exterior, making visible the orangey-brown and cream bands of its different sand compositions, developed through a series of prototypes.
The living space and dining areas open out onto their own small dedicated terraces.
The main bedroom suite is tucked more privately to the northwest, overlooking the surroundings through a glazed corner.
Inside, a palette of local stone, teak carpentry and lime plaster was used to create light, airy spaces, focusing on durability and surfaces that will gradually weather over time.
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