The Potter’s house is located around 100 km from Pune, in the Konkan region of western Maharashtra. The client, a potter with a studio in Pune, bought this piece of land with the intention of building a pottery studio alongside a house. The site already had an existing two-room house, which he initially wanted to redesign and extend. The proposed design was developed by following the original footing of the house, in an attempt to salvage as much of the existing structure as possible. However, the house ultimately had to be demolished due to severe termite infestation.

The existing toilet and bathroom were consolidated into a single unit, with the bedroom extended to allow direct access to the washroom. The original living area was reconfigured and expanded to accommodate a larger kitchen, which was earlier located closer to the bedroom. Additionally, there was a requirement for an attic space to serve as storage; this volume also functions as a thermal buffer, helping to keep the bedroom below cooler. Stack windows are provided near the living and kitchen space for ventilation during summers. The roof section is made of precoated metal sheets, glass wool and cement sheets.

The design follows a strategy of maintaining a strong visual connection to the surrounding landscape through windows placed at eye level and above the lintel. The bathrooms are naturally lit and incorporate a horizontal opening at eye level, allowing a continuous visual connection to the trees while ensuring privacy.

The entrance is articulated as a wide sliding door that opens the living space onto a 7-foot-wide verandah. Extending parallel to the length of the house, the verandah acts as a connective spine, linking different spaces and accommodating multiple functions—both transitional and social. The east and west edges of the house are landscaped as outdoor sit-outs, extending the living spaces into the surrounding landscape.