India’s Bapagrama Stone House is a Tranquil Temple Made From Local Natural Materials

<a title="India’s Bapagrama Stone House is a Tranquil Temple That Catches Rainwater Through a Plant-Based Roof" href="http://www.pragrup.in/" target="_blank">Pragrup</a> architects created a simple and eco-friendly guest house that welcomes visitors to the Bapagrama School in <a title="India’s Bapagrama Stone House is a Tranquil Temple That Catches Rainwater Through a Plant-Based Roof" href="http://inhabitat.com/bamboo-symphony-promotes-natural-building-materials-replaces-steel-with-bamboo/" target="_blank">Bangalore</a>, India. Made from local sustainable materials including grey stone, recycled wood and biodegradable reed, the Bapagrama Stone House sits in harmony with its surroundings.

This cute guests house in Bangalore has a total area of 1,200 square foot and is immersed in untouched nature.

Its open space shelters a kitchenette, study and rooms, all divided by simple flexible demarcations using no division walls.

This openness, together with a limited palette of materials and the use of a traditional central courtyard provides the shelter with a unique tranquil aura.

The walls of the Bapagrama Stone House are made from 14ft height local stone slabs, with a recycled timber structure on top and the floor is compacted mud with oxide, that ads a beautiful red coloring.

To top that, an inverted pyramid thatched roof descends inwards towards the courtyard, providing natural light, sky views and catching rainwater.

A beautiful, humble guests house made by local people with sustainable materials, Bapagrama Stone House is in harmony with its environment.