Ekarth Studio in India shows us that development and nature can go hand in hand. The Delhi-based studio focuses on bamboo construction to create luxurious spaces. Located in the heart of Assam, their new Firefly House merges innovative design with sustainable building practices.
Firefly House is made almost entirely of bamboo that was harvested and treated by the Ekarth Studio team. The villa was carefully designed to maximize bamboo’s potential, using varied species for different functions around the villa based on the its strength, quality, and integrity.
Bamboo’s unique properties offered the architects innovative design opportunities; for instance, rather than building regular, square-shaped bedrooms, Firefly House’s rooms are a beautiful lantern shape to accommodate their bamboo panel walls.
Their team of designers worked with nature for organic, flowing lines. The ground floor’s common area, for instance, is a wavy, multi-layered setup where patrons can sit, chill, or hold gatherings.
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