Where Gradients Shape a Home| Alkove-Design

Inspired by the layered character of rammed earth, this Pune residence by Alkove-Design explores how gradual shifts in colour, material and light create a home that feels both cohesive and deeply personal. For centuries, rammed earth has been valued for its structural integrity and enduring beauty. Formed by compacting successive layers of earth, it reveals richly textured strata that shift with changing light, lending the material depth and warmth that grow more expressive over time.Drawing from this visual language, the architects develop a palette of lime plaster, reclaimed wood and natural veneer. Materiality organises the 3,612-square-foot home through nuanced shifts […]