Arch in the Grove: A Vaulted House Rooted in Climate and Craft by 19dotarchitects

Set within the coastal landscape of Anjuna, Goa, this compact residence by 19dotarchitects positions architecture as a response to climate, material, and lived experience. The project emerges from deliberate reduction—of footprint, excess, and environmental impact—responding to the client’s brief for a low-impact, low-maintenance home. Spatial planning aligns with environmental considerations.The facade is calibrated through layered responses. Perforated screens mediate privacy along circulation paths, while extended chajjas and linear plaster projections introduce micro-shading, establishing a contextually responsive envelope suited to the tropical setting.Inside, the organisation centres around a double-height living space, where an exposed brick vault defines the volume. The vault […]