Architecture
Architecture

Western Valley House
Brand: Western Valley House
Client: Shyam Muthugovindhan
Entrant: STO.M.P

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Entry Title:	Western Valley House
Brand:	Western Valley House
Client:	Shyam Muthugovindhan
Entrant Company:	STO.M.P
Description:	The Western Valley House is an architectural masterpiece that embodies the harmony between a house, a lake, and a valley. This elongated structure challenges conventional norms by framing the surrounding landscape through distinct spaces and interconnected corridors, allowing the gentle flow of Western light and natural ventilation to permeate every corner. The house reflects its environment through meticulous details, captivating textures, and unique materials, creating a seamless blend of rustic and modern. Designed with three vertically offset linear bays, the house blurs the boundary between indoors and outdoors, drawing the valley and lake into its very heart. The communal areas, such as the kitchen and dining spaces, are open and fluid, enhanced by landscape elements that invite nature inside. Private rooms along the western edge capture the seasonal beauty of the surroundings, while a dynamic corten steel screen modulates light and shadow in the bedrooms, adjusting to the users' needs. At the house's pinnacle, an infinity pool and open terrace offer breathtaking views, creating a serene retreat that invites a deep connection with the natural world. The Western Valley House is a celebration of architecture's ability to harmonize with nature, offering a tranquil sanctuary in a picturesque setting.
Company Credits:	Hansgrohe
Company Credits:	Nexion
Company Credits:	Decowood
Company Credits:	Mikasa
Company Credits:	Alankaram
Individual Credits:	Vignesh Sekar
Individual Credits:	Abishek Raj
Individual Credits:	Shamini Vignesh