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The Twin Houses, Alibag, Maharashtra, India (2017)**

Artist/Designer: SPASM

Project Location: India

Figure 1: Exterior view of the house with surrounding context ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )
Figure 2: Exterior view ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )
Figure 3: Interior view of the expansive swimming pool, out in the open ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )
Figure 4: Indoor Outdoor area ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )
Figure 5: Indoor Outdoor area ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )
Figure 6: Architectural plan ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )
Figure 7: Interior of a room in the house, situated near the pool ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )
Figure 8: Pool ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )
Figure 9: Brick corridor ( Source | Accessed : April 25, 2020 | Photographer: Spasm Architects )

Style/Period(s):
Contemporary

Primary Material(s):
Metal, Wood, Concrete, Brick

Function(s):
Residential Structure

Related Website(s):

SPASM Design Website | Accessed : May 1, 2020
The Architect's Diary Article | Accessed : May 1, 2020
Issuu Article | Accessed : November 5, 2020
CAAN Design Article | Accessed : November 5, 2020
Dezeen Article | Accessed : November 5, 2020
Buildofy Article | Accessed : November 5, 2020
HomeWorldDesign | Accessed : November 5, 2020
Archdaily | Accessed : November 5, 2020

Significant Date(s):
21st Century, 2017

Additional Information:
Publications/Texts in Print:



Building Address: Maturli, Alibaug, Maharashtra, India


Significant Dates: Construction began 2016, Completed 2017



Supporting Staff/ Designers: VitrA, Vitra, Hybec, Kerela Tile Agency, Roof shingles, TRG international, Tata Structura


Tags: India, The Twin Houses, Alibag, Maharashtra, India, 21st Century, 2017, History and Interiors, Contemporary, Metal, Wood, Concrete, Brick, Residential Structure, Projects, Built Projects, Selected Projects, Residential Architecture, Houses,



This house is very basic yet very luxurious, in terms of the arrangement of space. The plan is shaped in a C shape. The house was made to allow people to smell the wind, rain and the earth. During the hot summer month, close to no air conditioning is required as the house has a good system of cross ventilation. All natural and local materials have been incorporated even in smaller details. Considering it is a holiday home, it is perfect for a weekend escape. The architects have also tried to integrate the natural life around them - into the residence. There is an abundance of mango trees around the house, the layout heightens the sense of the grove. Breeze enters in through the brick screen perforation. The pool is the threshold between the interior and the exterior.

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