Situated on the quiet edge of a village farm in Yavat, Maharashtra.  this residence emerges from its rural context, embracing simplicity, climate & family  life. What began as two separate homes for two brothers gradually evolved into a  single unified dwelling reflecting the continuity of a joint family tradition.  

At the heart of the house lies a traditional courtyard anchored by an existing mango tree that predates the project. The tree becomes the emotional and climatic centre of the home offering shade & calmness. Everyday life unfolds around this courtyard through conversations, play, gatherings & moments of pause, while the open void allows natural light, ventilation & seasonal changes to become part of daily living.

The spatial experience is designed as a gradual unfolding. Small openings near the  entrance frame glimpses of the courtyard before revealing a double-height living  space filled with soft eastern light. Circulation wraps around the central void, creating  quiet moments to witness rain, breeze, moonlight & the changing rhythms of nature  making the courtyard not only the centre of the house, but the centre of family life  itself.