Rammed earth, local stone and terracotta tiles form the primary material vocabulary of the house, each chosen for its resonance with the rugged, rocky terrain of the plateau.
The collection spans a range of functional forms including stools, chairs, a dining chair, a table, a side table and a bench, each built from what the brand calls paper logs.
Crowning this structure is a striking geometric metallic roof inspired by the Cherokee seven-pointed star, a deeply meaningful symbol in Cherokee culture.
Completing the roof assembly, Ulin wood shingles which are executed by local craftsmen, cover the entire volume, giving the exterior a tactile, scaled surface that appears to have accumulated organically over time, giving the effect to the building of quietly growing on this hillside for decades.
Blossoming wooden columns emerge from the ground and spread outward to support a fluid, continuous roof, all conceived as a single, unified system rather than a collection of separate components.
The defining feature of the interior is a series of monumental three-dimensional structures inspired by astronomical instruments and the mechanics of celestial bodies.
SURFACES REPORTER remembers modernist, mentor, and thinker Sen Kapadia, who leaves behind a legacy that redefined the language of Indian architecture.
The outcome, revealed through recently published renderings, is a spectacular rectangular tower clad in glass, distinguished by three open-air terraces and six landscaped corner gardens integrated into the facade.
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