This leisure home in Raipur presents a picture of rustic charm

Designed by Rishabh Luniya and Associates, The Ten Trees Abode sees strong connection to nature through its material palette and vistas of the lush surroundings.

Curated by: Rupali Sebastian
Photographs: Prashant Bhat; courtesy Rishabh Luniya and Associates

The site

Set on a quarter-acre plot, The Ten Trees Abode farmhouse reveals itself amidst the lush green areas of Raipur. The core value ensures openness and a free flow of spaces with existing nature. “We were blessed with ten fully grown tropical trees around which the structure is planned,” reveals Rishabh Luniya, whose eponymous firm was entrusted with the task of designing this farmhouse.

The design intent

The core objective was to help the users enjoy the landscape, while maintaining their privacy.

The spatial flow

“Transitional spaces divide the leisure and private areas, each having its separate vista,” says Rishabh Luniya. The entrance features lily ponds to enhance the experience of a threshold paving the way for something better. As one steps inside, the serene view of the landscape in the front and the play of shadow and light from the southern side quickly catch the attention. The ground floor entails an interior swimming pool along with an activity room to engage in varied fun happenings. The naturally-lit pool area encompasses an interesting aspect of how nature engages with the mostly transparent yet elegant spaces. On the upper level lies the elongated living + dining area that is visually connected to the exterior green farmland through large glazing. A single bedroom, connected to the ‘public’ area by a glass bridge, presents a picture of rustic charm with its natural material palette enlivened with pretty soft furnishings. 

The material palette

“Texture is everything when it comes to nailing down a rustic aesthetic,” states Rishabh. The design uses a restrained palette of exposed brick, cast-in-situ concrete panels, stone, and wood. As experienced from inside the house this natural palette brings an enhanced sense of connection with the landscape.

The highlights

“Exposed brickwork in a pattern that complements the in situ concrete slab is definitely one of the highlights,” says Rishabh. Other things worth noting are the furniture rendered in natural wood and made on site.

The favourite aspect

“It’s most definitely the pool,” smiles the architect. “The client demanded a cosy and private pool, and our response was a subtle space with a natural stone cascade with a terracotta jaali on one side.”

Fact file

Project: The Ten Trees Abode – Farmhouse at Raipur
Location: Raipur
Area: 4,000 sq ft (built-up)
Principal architects: Rishabh Luniya, Kushal Patel and Mamta Jain
Design team: Tripti Adwani, Rashi Jain and Garima Dubey
Styling: Mamta Jain