Limestone-block walls covered in pink plaster intersect to form UA House, which Kenyan practice Studio Mehta Architecture has added to a creekside site in Kilifi, Kenya.
Positioned among trees along the edge of Takaungu Creek, the home is designed by Studio Mehta Architecture as a blend of contemporary and traditional architectural elements.
Studio Mehta Architecture has added a limestone house beside a creek in Kenya
It comprises a network of rectangular courtyards and rooms, formed from the pink-hued walls that intersect at a range of heights.
The walls are formed from blocks of salvaged limestone covered with lime plaster mixed with quarry dust, giving a pink hue intended to complement the surrounding landscape.
Intersecting walls form a series of equally sized bays "The soft pink hue of the exterior was achieved through numerous tests and compositional mixes," studio principal Amar Mehta told Dezeen.
"These mixes used aggregates found on the site and the unusable parts of local limestone, combined with a base lime mortar. This method allowed for the creation of a distinctive and regionally resonant colour," he continued.
Pink-hued plaster coats the limestone walls
UA House is organised around landscaped courtyards and features several openings to ensure year-round ventilation in the warm Kilifi climate.
The intersecting walls create a rhythmic facade divided into equally sized bays, where hidden doors to each room inside are flanked by identical win...