Project
SOHAM
Category
Best Implemented Project of Private Residence
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The primary intent was to craft a dwelling that resonates with the poetic essence of its environment. The residence engages with its natural surroundings across three distinct planes: the garden, the upper deck, and the terrace. Each plane offers a unique interaction with nature and the night sky, fostering a sense of tranquility and connection. The design is anchored by a dominant curve profile roof plane, reminiscent of an artist’s palette, punctuated by a central oculus that serves as a focal point, framing the sky and allowing natural light to cascade into the living spaces, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere. This pavilion-like structure nestles beneath the sweeping roof, establishing a dialogue with the undulating mountain ranges and sculptural boulders that characterize the locale.
Named Soham—‘I am That’—the project became a living sculpture. The process was rich with magic: from the evolving design on-site, to artisans align.
Location
Site no C10, SRK infra, Nandi Hills Madakuhosahalli, Karnataka, India
Project implementation year
2023
Extra visual materials
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fNHqNO7rxDXvAhUYEYjDqV-74m8QQkik?usp=sharing
Applicant
Meeta Jain architects
Meeta Jain is an architect of intuition and inquiry—designing spaces that breathe, belong, and become. A gold medalist from CEPT Ahmedabad (Class of 1990), the premier institution founded by Dr. B.V. Doshi, her early formation was shaped by the profound mentorship of Prof. R.J. Vasavada, Prof. Kurula Varkey, and Prof. Neelkanth Chhaya. In 1994, she participated in a student exchange at ETH Zurich, expanding her lens through exposure to global approaches to structure, landscape, and culture.
Author of the project
Meeta Jain
Photo
Meeta Jain
Customer
SOMA KUMAR
Other participants
Ajeet – Jr. Architect; Hiteshree – Intern; Tej – Intern; Aeman – Intern; Divya – Intern; Siddharth – Intern; Ritisha – Intern. Structural – B. L. Manjunath and Company; Civil – Kumar (J.K Construction); Façade – MJA and Contractor; Landscape – Vagish Naganur/Team MJA; MEP – MJA and Contractor; HVAC – MJA and Contractor; Woodwork – Ganesh Interior/Team MJA.
Status of the project
Implemented
