Art Gallery

Design Pavillion at India Architecture Dialogue by Matra Architects

IAD 2018 - Moments in Architecture

An exhibition on architectural photography, talks and events hosted by FCDI. The minimal design of the pavillion was made entirely of black styrofoam including the benches.

Designed by Ar. Verendra Wakhloo, this house lies in the northern part of India nestled in Sonapani, Nainital, India. The design for the cottage was urged by the unrestrained abandon offered by the site - A steep hillside disappearing into a cavernous valley, sinuous jade trees soaring to the sky, and a small clearing hidden from common view. Locally sourced pinewood and native stone are carefully assembled into a lightweight structure with a traditional method of insulation comprising neem leaves mixed with hay to cope with the climatic condition and limitations to construction in the hills.