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Pool Pavilion is shaped around water as a spatial counterpoint<\/p>\n

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Thirdspace Architecture Studio has completed The Pool Pavilion, a residence<\/a><\/strong> designed around the relationship between water, light, and spatial balance. Located within a dense urban neighborhood in Belagavi, India<\/a><\/strong>, the home integrates a semi-open swimming pool<\/a><\/strong> pavilion as both a climatic device and an experiential extension of domestic life.<\/p>\n

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The eastern setback of the plot is reinterpreted as a pool pavilion defined by terracotta<\/a><\/strong> screens and a glass canopy. This zone functions as a transitional layer between the interior and exterior, mediating light, temperature, and privacy. The public areas are arranged between the transparent pool enclosure and the solid private block, creating a sequence of interconnected volumes that balance openness with enclosure. Sectional openings enable layered views across spaces, allowing soft reflected light from the pool to animate the interiors. The plan adheres to Vastu principles while maintaining spatial flexibility. The design seeks equilibrium between programmatic density and a sense of openness, aligning the client\u2019s requirements with environmental and contextual constraints.<\/p>\n

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the front view reveals a calm interplay of solid and open volumes | all images by Suryan and Dang<\/p>\n

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Thirdspace employs a restrained palette of timber and neutrals<\/p>\n

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The site demanded the accommodation of multiple functions, parking for seven cars, service areas, four bedrooms, a home theater, and a pool, within limited space. The architects<\/a><\/strong> resolved this through a series of calibrated spatial moves. The residence is raised on a high plinth, allowing the semi-ground floor to contain service areas in a compact layout. This frees the upper ground level for the primary living zones, organized along a north\u2013south spine. The pool occupies the eastern edge, transforming the setback into a semi-open pavilion. Defined by terracotta jaalis on three sides and a glazed roof above, the pavilion contributes to passive cooling by moderating temperature and humidity. It also acts as a focal element within the spatial hierarchy, connecting the living and dining areas through adjoining decks and sit-outs.<\/p>\n

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A restrained palette of timber finishes and neutral tones defines the interior, complemented by diffused daylight and reflections from the pool surface. The use of natural materials and light modulation supports the home\u2019s environmental responsiveness while establishing a calm visual identity. Externally, the building maintains a measured, opaque expression that contrasts with the openness of its interior configuration. Within, spatial overlaps, controlled vistas, and sectional transparency create varied experiences of movement and inhabitation.<\/p>\n

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the view at dusk highlights the warm glow of interior spaces and screened openings<\/p>\n

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the pool area acts as a light-filled extension of the main living zones<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pool Pavilion is shaped around water as a spatial counterpoint \u00a0 Thirdspace Architecture Studio has completed The Pool…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":119456,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[267],"tags":[50301,365,362,363,364,366,18,117,19,17,15690,5794,19729],"class_list":{"0":"post-119455","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts-and-design","8":"tag-architecture-in-india","9":"tag-arts","10":"tag-arts-and-design","11":"tag-artsanddesign","12":"tag-artsdesign","13":"tag-design","14":"tag-eire","15":"tag-entertainment","16":"tag-ie","17":"tag-ireland","18":"tag-pools","19":"tag-residential-architecture-and-interiors","20":"tag-terracotta"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119455"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119455\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}