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Mud House

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H.No. 1109, Sector 11, Panchkula, Haryana A house that looks like mud… but refuses to age. Designed and constructed by Metamorphosis Architecture in 1999, the House is often mistaken for a mud house — but appearances can be deliciously deceptive. Built for an engineer friend in Panchkula, this compact 1350 sq. ft. residence was completed for under ₹5 lakhs — a figure that still raises eyebrows today. And yet, this modest budget produced a home with everything a family could want: 3 bedrooms with attached toilets, a full-width living room overlooking the street, a central dining area, kitchen, lobby, and most importantly — a lush internal courtyard that breathes life into the house. The courtyard is packed with dense greenery, herbs, and oxygen-rich plants, turning the heart of the home into a cool, living oasis. Every room borrows light, air, and calm from this central green pocket. But beneath its earthy, almost primitive appearance lies something remarkably forward-thinking. Years be...
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Koti Resorts

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Google map location of Koti Resorts View of cottages View of Koti Resorts   Koti Resorts (Hotel Project) Constructed commenced 1991 Location : Baldeyan, Himachal Pradesh GENESIS OF A HOTEL PROJECT - KOTI RESORTS, NALDHERA, SHIMLA How does a Newbie make an entry into the HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.......??? Or, to be specific – HOW DOES ONE MAKE A HOTEL...... GET INTO THE HOTEL BUSINESS...??? Agreed, the business of teaching/learning of getting into this mammoth Industry is also BIG BUSINESS. Considering that almost each and every city in the country has several institutes/colleges/ and even University departments have jumped onto the band wagon of this reasonably popular academic course. So when a long time friend from the neighbourhood wanted to start a new business/career on a family held plot in the hills – it smelled like a good opportunity. As a student of the University, he was also accidentally pushed into the “business” of running the University Cafeteria – which was on contract ...
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Location: Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Farm House near Sirsa

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This farmhouse located in grassroots rural India near Sirsa, Haryana, shows how good design can harmonize timeless aesthetics with rural practicality.  The ground floor is designed as a vibrant entertainment space with a caretaker’s room and a generously shaded verandah that not only provides relief from the harsh sun but also serves as a multi functional space for resting, gathering, and managing farming activities.  The first floor houses the private living quarters, elevated for privacy and optimal ventilation. A key feature of the design is its solar orientation—the placement of windows ensures maximum winter sun and minimal summer heat gain, reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Landscaping uses native plantings to create a low-maintenance, verdant buffer around the home while integrating the built form into the surrounding fields.  Plumbing was designed with grassroots sensibilities—simple gravity-based systems, soak pits, and water reuse strategies reduce enviro...
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Location: Sirsa, Haryana 125055, India
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Farm House

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A victorian style farmhouse  Location: A village near New Chandigarh Typology – Steel roof frame supported on a concrete skeleton. Prefabrication is at the core of our construction strategy, and the project management ties it all together. While the visual language of the home harks back to a bygone era, the construction process is anything but traditional. The entire structure is a concrete frame with a steel framed roof ontop - assembled with maximum efficiency.  Using such techniques allows us to deliver timeless architecture with modern efficiencies. Especially in remote or environmentally sensitive sites, prefab methods reduce environmental impact and allow greater flexibility in design without compromising durability or aesthetics. Internally, the farmhouse is designed with simplicity and elegance. It has large 16’0” deep verandahs. Architecture is not just about shelter—it’s about shaping experiences, values, and future narratives. Projects like this farmhouse allow us ...
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Location: New Chandigarh, Punjab, India
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Farm House

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Location: A Village near New Chandigarh A sweeping 270° (or more) view—interrupted only by a lone tree across the road. That’s what this elevated site offers. It’s also why a special viewing deck was added on the first floor, positioned above the Living-Dining area below. To the northeast lie fields that change with the seasons, bordered by a forest. It’s truly idyllic—this setting was the only and ultimate reason behind the choice of location. A typical slice of Punjab, where you hear the kooh kooh of water pumps and the calming chants from two nearby gurudwaras. The gentle sounds of rural life waking up all around create an atmosphere of complete serenity. And yet—just a few kilometers away, as the crow flies—is a modern food court with your usual suspects: Barista, McDonald's, and more, nestled in a high-rise tower. You could easily give Gen Z directions to your home using that landmark (or, of course, Google Maps). A short drive brings you to a village that covers your daily ne...
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Location: New Chandigarh, Punjab, India
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