Cabin House

這場疫情使人們幾乎想遠離這個都市環境，「印度風小屋」的完成迅速轉變了我們面臨疫情對居所的觀念。設計師以靜謐反思了現代生活方式與當地文化脈絡，將細節融入其中，這個佔地349平方公尺的基地設計，旨在近距離體驗大自然，全新演繹了居住的概念。坐落在南班加羅爾蓊鬱的綠地中，這是一個為三口之家打造的週末休閒屋。首先映入眼簾的是兩顆茂盛的菠蘿蜜及芒果樹，這個矩形房屋則沿著東西軸線延伸。一樓設計以長跨距堅實牆面為特點，並預留一面孔洞以安裝兩側5公尺的旋轉門，模糊了景觀與住宅之間的界限。

Catapulted from an inclination to retreat from urban realities, The Cabin House swiftly transforms the pre-pandemic notion of our dwellings. Embracing a quiet reflection of modern lifestyle and vernacular nuances, the design for the 349sq m.(3800 sqft) plot has been developed from a simple brief of experiencing nature at close quarters. Nestled in the lush greenery of South Bangalore, resides the one-bedroom weekend home for a family of three. One is immediately greeted by the large foliage of the jackfruit and mango trees, where the rectangular dwelling sits along the East-West axis. The ground floor punctuates the rigid walls on the longer side to encompass 5m (18ft) pivoted doors on either side to blur the boundaries between the landscape and the residence.

「印度風小屋」的建築靈感來自簡單的形式及當地人文風情。這座長方形住宅的內部空間巧妙地劃分為一個雙層高的客廳、餐廳和廚房，一端還有一個夾層，規劃為主臥室。空間的整體色調以土色為主，呼應著夕陽的景色，同時水泥的質感與家具溫潤的色系，為空間增添層次感。夾層下方為衛浴空間，鑄造的中島型混凝土洗手台成為這裡的主角，並規劃一個下崁式端景可以俯瞰風景，以及一間更衣室。

The architecture of The Cabin House draws inspiration from simple forms and native bearings. The interior of the rectangular volume is broken effortlessly into a double-height living, dining and kitchen with a mezzanine floor on one end to accommodate the master bedroom. Earthy tones throughout the dwelling evoke the setting sun, whilst the starkness of the cement and warm tones of the furniture offer the required depth. Below the mezzanine is the washroom that features a cast in-situ island-concrete basin overlooking the landscape and a full-sized walk-in closet.

受到周圍老班加羅爾住宅的影響，設計中融合了當地建築風格的元素，同時維持了住宅極簡的設計語言，將空間轉化為交流互動的場所。同樣地，房屋的主樓梯有著雙重功能，既能輔助人們的移動，還兼具了休憩座位區，就像是印度傳統的公共座椅「katte」一樣，增添一些趣味性的元素。受到小屋的空間限制及豐富的自然環境啟發，以現代的設計手法將其元素交織在一起。主樓梯的延伸並轉化為內建座位，環繞著用餐區，藉由結構層次與柔和的景觀屏障，設計師巧妙地解決了空間的隱私問題。例如，衛浴空間佈局，其中水平開口的安排，讓使用者可以欣賞遠處自然景色且具備了隱私性。室內空間中的面積變化豐富多樣，起居室和餐廳為5公尺高天花板，而主臥室則採用3公尺高的天花板，且規劃一個窗臺臥榻，可以俯瞰窗外的樹梢。

Influenced by the surrounding old-Bangalore homes, design elements that date back to vernacular homes are fused with the residence’s minimal design language – where spaces became opportunities for conversations. On a similar note, the main staircase of the house leading to the mezzanine serves a dual purpose – facilitates movement and lends opportunities for informal seating nooks like a katte to add elements of playfulness. Guided by a cabin house's compactness and verdant nature, varied design elements are interwoven with a contemporary approach. An extended section from the main staircase-landing morphs into a built-in seating that wraps around the entire length of the dining space. The hierarchy of spaces sensitively addresses privacy through variations in levels and soft barriers of the landscape. For instance, a horizontal opening in the washroom allows the user to constantly have nature on the horizon, while offering the required privacy through its placement. Liberal volume shifts in the interiors from 5m ceilings in the living and dining, dynamically contrasts the 3m ceiling in the master-bedroom with a bay window niche overlooking the foliage of trees.

設計與住宅自然融入周圍景觀，同時還規劃一個涼亭，以滿足訪客舉辦小型聚會的需求。中性色調與有光澤的陶瓦形成視覺焦點，貫穿整個住宅。空間設計的重點是紅色陶拱門，將其與主樓梯融為一體，並延伸到了座位區。木質百葉窗和玻璃窗格為厚實的混凝土增添了輕盈感，使自然光可以過濾進入室內。在參考「katte」設計的基礎上，戶外窗臺被降低，邀請人們坐在窗邊，欣賞前方花園的景色。儘管外觀形式和功能上顯得大膽，但整體結構仍融入了自然環境，隱化了兩者的差異。

The landscape around is sculpted to imbibe nature into the dwelling; it also features a large gazebo that keeps in mind the client’s requirement to conduct small gatherings. The remarkable combination of neutrals breaks even with lustrous-terracotta that weaves throughout the entire dwelling. The cynosure of the design – highlighted in terracotta red color – is the archway that melds into the main staircase and further extends out to a seater. Solidness of the large concrete roof is rendered lightweight through the introduction of wooden louvres and glass panes, allowing natural light to filter into the interiors. Inferring the katte design, the window sill on the exterior is lowered to invite people to sit by the window and enjoy the view of the large garden in front. While the exteriors exude boldness in form and function, the overall structure is perceived to be grounded in nature, with very little distinction between the boundaries of the two.

人們渴望生活在自然環境的驅使下，「印度風小屋」重新定義與居住空間的對話。儘管受到現有事物的限制——兩棵樹木——仍積極地將住宅位置安排在其周圍，模糊自然與建築間的界線。

Harnessed by a desire to live amidst nature, The Cabin House redefines spaces of dialogue and a dwelling place. While being dictated by the existing order of things – the two trees – the placement of the dwelling consciously strives to blur the lines between nature and the built.

Design Studio | Taliesyn Design & Architect  Facebook  @taliesyn_design

Photography | Aaron Chapman   @Aaron Chapman