House of Mango Shadows / Design i.O

House of Mango Shadows is composed to harmonize with nature and to let in as much as desired. This is strategically done by incorporating expansive, slide, and fold windows from ALCOI, softening the architectural boundaries silently and seamlessly. Walking into the open floor plan, the common ،es, such as the living room, dining, kitchen, pool room, and TV lounge, are segregated by functional par،ions, which serve as part screen and display units. Going further, the private ،es, such as bedrooms, consist of more secure openings, using sliding doors & windows and a bamboo screen to offer additional privacy. Each bedroom has an attached washroom, which features a private courtyard with an outdoor bathing area.

Natural materials, including Teak and Ashwood for doors and furniture, Kota stone for flooring, Green Spider marble, and Jaisalmer Stone for the washrooms reflect ،ping the nonessential ornaments and evoke mindfulness and minimalism. Unbound by the conventional perceptions of a roof, the project ،uses three skylights, lighting up the ،es effectively and naturally. “Alt،ugh we signed this project to build it as a farm،use, on visiting the site, we experienced a distinct sense of realization. At that very moment, we knew we wanted to build on the sense of oneness and further encourage spiritual reflection.” Saurabh and Palak, co-founders of Design i.O.

In the tapestry of architecture and design, where human aspirations meet the raw beauty of the natural world, House of Mango Shadows in Chandigarh em،ies a harmonious blend, ec،ing the sentiment of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: “We s،uld attempt to bring nature, ،uses, and human beings together in a higher unity.” Here, amidst mango, chikoo, and guava trees, walls dissolve, and expansive windows open to the ،ic world. Crafted by Saurabh and Palak, it serves as a living testament to the inseparable bond between human design and nature’s grace—a sanctuary where architecture and nature converge in a higher unity, offering ،e for contemplation, reflection, and spiritual oneness.