Timber Residence / Architecture Discipline
For over 100 years, mainstream construction has relied on concrete as the material of choice, owing to its strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. However, the negative impacts of the carbon emissions resulting from its production can no longer be outrun — it is time for a revolution. New projects, especially residences, can play host to small-scale experiments with new materials and building technologies that optimise construction and carbon emissions. This sea-facing residence in the tranquil Goan village of Vagator is one such experiment; the result is a focused and ordered home that pioneers the use of mass timber in India.
© Studio Charuau
- architects: Architecture Discipline
- Location: Vagator, India
- Project Year: 2023
- Photographs: Studio Charuau
- Area: 8650.0 ft2
