Rooted in the philosophy of vernacular architecture, मूक माटी is a farmhouse that embodies the essence of earth, simplicity, and authenticity.
The name itself—derived from "Mook" (expression) and "Matti" (soil)—symbolizes a built form that resonates with its natural surroundings, seamlessly blending into the rural landscape rather than standing apart from it.
Designed as a contemporary retreat, मूक माटी embraces the wisdom of traditional construction techniques while integrating modern spatial planning and material innovation. The farmhouse is a response to its environment, fostering a dialogue between built and unbuilt spaces, where nature, architecture, and human experience coexist in harmony.
मूक माटी , a farmhouse situated on the outskirts of Dahod, is a tribute to vernacular architecture, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Designed as a unified structure with multipurpose spaces, it seamlessly integrates simplicity, functionality, and an intrinsic connection to nature. The architectural vision focuses on sustainability, organic spatial planning, and a harmonious indoor-outdoor experience, ensuring that the built form blends effortlessly into the rural landscape rather than imposing upon it.
Approached through a narrow passage set within organic farming, the farmhouse welcomes visitors with expansive semi-open verandas, offering a gradual transition from the outdoors to the indoors. The entry sequence unfolds through an entrance Buddha structure, leading to an elevated veranda that provides framed views of the living and dining blocks. These verandas, sheltered under an extended roof, serve as climatic buffers, providing much-needed shade and ventilation while enhancing the fluidity of movement between spaces.
The layout is thoughtfully zoned to harmonize privacy and openness, ensuring both comfort and climate responsiveness. The private bedroom suite, positioned in the south-west, offers serenity and seclusion while minimizing direct sunlight, promoting a cool, restful environment. The living area, serving as the interactive core of the home, fosters warmth and connection while being strategically located to optimize natural ventilation. The dining and open sit-out areas, extending towards the north-east, take advantage of prevailing winds and cooler morning light, enhancing the outdoor living experience. Large glass panels and operable wooden-framed doors in the living room invite a seamless flow to the courtyard, reinforcing the farmhouse’s integration with nature while encouraging passive cooling and connection with the surrounding environment.
The material palette is deliberately rustic yet contemporary, incorporating local stone, wood to create a timeless aesthetic. A single leather-finish Kota stone flooring extends across both semi-open and closed spaces, unifying the farmhouse with a consistent earthy tone. Civil walls and large openings add a sense of austerity, befitting the essence of a rural retreat.
Devoid of embellishments, मूक माटी allows the natural beauty of materials to be celebrated in their purest form, ensuring that the architecture does not compete with its surroundings but rather becomes a part of the landscape. Through its carefully curated spaces and organic design language, मूक माटी embodies the dialogue between tradition and modernity, where the essence of rural architecture is redefined through a contemporary vision, creating spaces that are as functional as they are serene.
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