Name & Location: HULIKANU MANE, HULIKANU ESTATE, CHIKMAGALUR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA

Cost of Project (INR): RUPEES THIRTEEN LAKHS

Built-up area: 80 SQ. METER
(In case of Public Building minimum built-up area should be 1000 sq. meter)

Description of Project:

The thickly wooded site is located on the edge of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, Chickamagalur. The brief was to design a retreat where the client — a renowned wildlife scientist — could observe wildlife and write.

The house measuring 8 m × 10 m is elevated on stilts with a veranda all around to facilitate the viewing of wildlife. At the ground level there is a store room and toilet and the deck above forms a sheltered parking space. At the upper level a large room serves as the living, dining and kitchen space, besides which there is a bedroom and toilet.

Materials of Construction Details:

The predominant construction material is bamboo which forms the framework of the roof and the roofing sheets. The deck is made of a prefabricated MS framework with interlocking aerated concrete panels. The rustic look and feel is further strengthened by the use of bamboo railings, bamboo ply furniture, cane chairs and lampshades.

Special Features:

A solar photovoltaic system provided meets the power requirement while the biomass heater meets the hot water requirements — rendering the house completely self-sufficient.