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# The Lakeshore House: Architecture That Breathes

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By [Spasm Design](https://mytribe.in/spasmdesignarchitects) · Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Andheri West, Mumbai · ₹1,400 per sq ft (estimate)

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Nestled on the banks of Lake Osman Sagar, this Hyderabad retreat is our dialogue with the landscape. A two-story filter for breeze and light, crafted from rammed earth and metal to vanish into the trees.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: A video tour of the Lakeshore house, showing how rammed earth and metal come together. The design acts as a filter, connecting the inhabitants to the breezes and views of Lake Osman Sagar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/08bacd59-09d7-488a-b433-e32c8a557e29)
- ![An aerial view showing the monopitch roof of the Lakeshore house, designed to connect the new structure with the older Mangalore tile building on the site. The home sits lightly on its 50-acre plot.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15d96f48-7055-401f-bd02-029c041d3d39)
- ![The completed Lakeshore house, now occupied. The home is designed to disappear behind the first line of trees when viewed from the water, a testament to its integration with the natural landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1769a27b-a0ba-4989-b082-543effd45963)
- ![The play of light and shadow under a pergola at the Lakeshore house. The black metal grid and stone pavers interspersed with grass blur the line between the built and the natural.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c01d0e2-5853-436a-991e-69f18d1ab782)
- ![The house seen from behind ancient rocks on the property. We believe in retaining the geological history of a place, letting the natural elements become part of the home's story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/203a5334-4503-4631-8f65-8751c6ee92d4)
- ![A detail of the material palette: rammed earth, steel, and salvaged wood. We believe that the quality of craft and the honesty of materials are what elevate a building into art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/257e9d08-f571-40d3-a817-347e84cb5bc9)
- ![The Lakeshore house at twilight. The structure is a composition of horizontal lines and open facades, designed to frame the surrounding nature and the changing sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40ceb22c-44e8-4acf-9e78-c8c68a4b01c9)
- ![The home's earthen walls feel right in this landscape. The structure is seen here behind a large boulder, a permanent resident of the site that we chose to honor in our design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d88a983-81d0-4ab8-adc4-1b15761cea12)
- ![A winding path leads to the house, framed by existing trees. The design works with the site's natural contours and flora, creating a journey rather than just an entrance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51c5be48-acd8-43e9-8980-6b224b6ef0d5)
- ![The warm tones of the rammed earth wall contrast with the cool shadows of the trees. This material, taken from the site, keeps the home cool and gives it a sense of place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6207837c-3fe4-402a-809b-f3794996cdcc)
- ![An expansive aerial view of the Lakeshore house, showing its position on the edge of Lake Osman Sagar. The design respects the vastness of the 50-acre site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86d53ff1-4f07-4940-b352-a612e6153166)
- ![Another aerial perspective, capturing the relationship between the built form, the cultivated landscape, and the wildness of the lake's edge.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91d20550-e20a-4232-ac59-e8c738fc2f5e)
- ![The two-story structure at the Lakeshore house, with its prominent roof and extensive glazing. It is a modern interpretation of a plantation home, designed for tropical living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c16224f-5fff-4c94-98bf-c496d89c336d)
- [Video: A video showing the journey from the raw steel frame to the finished, earthy home. This project was an inquiry into building with precision while retaining a natural, intuitive feel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a07c5a25-ffd8-4e99-ac63-e51273248e50)
- ![The completed Lakeshore house, where the architecture and the landscape are beginning their duet. The sharp lines of the metal frame are softened by the surrounding greenery.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3346013-2505-43ed-a3dd-86c2f8383865)
- ![A bathroom in the Lakeshore house, where Indian marble and a wood-clad ceiling meet a large window. Even private spaces are designed to connect with the light and views outside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a57442ad-11ed-4ae9-bcb8-934ed224c472)
- ![The expansive verandah of the Lakeshore house, where large stones from the site are integrated into the paving. This space is the heart of the home, a place to live outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd98c4b2-eddf-4997-8654-9839609f3b8c)
- ![A detail of the pergola and seating area. The design focuses on creating comfortable, shaded outdoor spaces that encourage a life lived in connection with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c47b235b-a0f0-4e47-af32-7fa02faa00d4)
- ![The house viewed from the garden, showing the interplay of the solid rammed earth walls and the light, transparent glass facades.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc3aa595-2744-48b0-a823-9f1e6a281cf7)
- ![A wide aerial shot capturing the entire 600-meter lake edge of the property. The house is a small, respectful intervention in a magnificent natural setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f858a523-3e82-4f58-82ef-26a18debf93f)
- ![The long, low profile of the Lakeshore house reflected in the infinity pool. The design emphasizes horizontal lines that echo the horizon of the lake.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9f03dac-c6e2-4d1e-a82a-1585602d08db)
- ![The house at dusk, with its warm interior lights glowing. The structure is designed to be a welcoming beacon in the vast landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa98981a-4928-4134-8cf1-5818536a6410)

## About Lakeside Retreat: The Lakeshore House, Hyderabad

We built the steel skeleton off-site based on precise shop drawings to ensure it arrived ready for rapid assembly, allowing us to preserve the existing 50-acre site. By layering this lightweight metal framework over locally sourced rammed earth walls, we created a structure that feels heavy with history yet remains open enough to disappear behind the canopy when viewed from the water.

Building on a 50-acre site at Lake Osman Sagar required restraint. We did not want to conquer the landscape; we wanted to listen to it. The Lakeshore House is a response to the site’s topography, specifically the ancient rock formations we chose to weave directly into the home’s footprint. 

Our approach relied on passive systems to manage Hyderabad’s heat. The house acts as a two-story filter, catching breezes off the lake while keeping interiors cool through the thermal mass of the rammed earth walls—walls sourced from the soil of the site itself. The use of a prefabricated metal skeleton allowed us to minimize construction disruption, ensuring the house sits lightly on the land. 

The roof—a monopitch structure—sits alongside an existing Mangalore-tiled building, bridging the gap between old and new architectural languages. Black metal pergolas and grids mimic the dappled light of the trees at the water’s edge, creating a space where the line between indoors and outdoors is deliberately blurred. This is not a project about imposing a style; it is about capturing the spirit of the place. 

Core strategies employed here: 

* **Site-Responsive Massing:** Layouts designed to catch prevailing winds, keeping the home naturally temperate. 
* **Noble Materials:** Rammed earth, raw steel, and salvaged timber used for their longevity and honesty. 
* **Geological Integration:** Existing boulders retained as part of the interior narrative rather than cleared. 
* **Atmospheric Engineering:** Deep, ventilated verandahs that facilitate cross-ventilation and comfort without reliance on constant air conditioning.

## About Spasm Design

We are architects who prefer to listen to the land before drawing a single line. Our studio operates like a band, working hands-on with models and materials to build stories rather than just structures. We believe in architecture that respects the climate and feels like it has always belonged to its site.

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