Located on the roof of a 12 storey building of a duplex apartment, this space was conceptualized as a ?Veranda?. (Hindi meaning: A transitional space between public and private area or, between a house and a street). A concept, which conjures up an image of a welcoming social space meant for all. 

© Hemant Patil

Architects: Studio Course

Location: Sopan Baug, Panchawati Rd, Panchawati, Pashan, Pune, Maharashtra 411008, India

Architect In Charge: Kalpak Shah

Area: 50.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Hemant Patil

© Hemant Patil

From the architect. Located on the roof of a 12 storey building of a duplex apartment, this space was conceptualized as a ?Veranda?. (Hindi meaning: A transitional space between public and private area or, between a house and a street). A concept, which conjures up an image of a welcoming social space meant for all. 
© Hemant Patil

Traditionally, verandas have always been an integral part of our homes. However, in recent years, to a certain degree forgotten and disappeared. A veranda was always an element, central to making our houses into homes, an accidental space for long conversations, a place for one to relax and unwind.

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?There?s a special feeling you get on a veranda that you just can?t get anywhere else.? - Haruki Murakami. But, the ?V...