Farmer's Retreat
The client, an organic farmer, sought a simple farmhouse with earthy vibes to enjoy quality time at their farm in a suburb of Chennai. The Farmhouse design in Karanodai warmly greets you with a rammed earth wall construction, which acts as an external wall up to seven feet high on the ground floor. Spanning 2400 sqft, the home features two large courtyards, creating the feeling of living inside a sophisticated cave.
The essence of this home revolves around these courtyards and the surrounding rammed earth wall, which helps the structure blend seamlessly with the farm. The mud walls are intentionally raised for added privacy, separating the home from the semi-public farm area. This design embodies sustainable architecture and uses natural building materials, highlighting the principles of vernacular architecture.