Into The Wild house blends into the verdant mountains of the Indian town of Mettupalayam, creating a garden-like atmosphere. Smooth forms and coherent transitions are the hallmarks of the architectural design, where soft curves and organic forms give the feeling of being in a cave, while innovative folding structures echo the natural landscape and inject a wild natural atmosphere into the space.
Built by Earthscape Studio in 2024, Into The Wild House is a sculptural example of environmentally friendly design. The studio's design emphasises 75% nature and 25% architecture, and incorporates sustainability as a design philosophy, with a focus on building techniques that reduce carbon emissions, creating a self-sufficient structure. This architectural structure folds and flows in the form of fluid, which is called "folding architecture".
The house is situated on a gentle slope with a unique location overlooking the verdant mountains. Lush coconut and palm trees surround the building, creating a natural insulation layer that lowers indoor temperatures while helping to maintain the structural integrity of the building. The designers employ passive cooling strategies to increase comfort in Coimbatore's humid climate, with carefully placed Windows and vents that create a chimney effect, allowing cold air to flow in and hot air to escape.
Through Into The Wild House, Earthscape Studio pays tribute to India's traditional craftsmanship and earthen architecture. For architects, soil is not the color of materials, and the beauty of earthen architecture lies not only in the use of materials, but also in the craftsmanship.
- Architect: Earthscape Studio
- Photos: Studio IKSHA