The House That Makes You Want to Leave Everything Behind | Weekend Getaway Home

Discover a unique countryside home on the outskirts of Pune, India — a minimalist retreat that redefines comfort through simplicity. Designed by SAK Designs, this weekend house embraces natural materials like stone, bamboo, and raw plaster to create a tranquil escape from urban life.

Set on farmland and surrounded by lush greenery, this house integrates architecture and landscape with floating staircases, cantilevered decks, and a manmade lake. Each space connects effortlessly with the outdoors, offering panoramic views and an immersive living experience rooted in nature.

Step inside and explore how passive design, native vegetation, and handmade textures transform this home into a peaceful sanctuary for slow living.

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Credits:

Architects: SAK Designs
Lead Architect: Ashish Kesurvala
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Project Year: 2020
Area: 6700 ft²
Photographers: Ishita Sitwala | The Fishy Project

Materials:
1. Facade cladding: Rough plaster with stone and bamboo
2. Flooring: Micro concrete floor
3. Doors: Veneered flush doors
4. Windows: Aluminium with normal glass
5. Roofing: RCC
6. Interior furniture: Readymade acquired from various location

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