Water’s Edge_Khyati Agrawal
Each morning, I wake to the gentle awareness of sunlight filtering from the north side through the lush greenery surrounding my home. With a steaming cup of coffee in hand, I step outside to embrace the day. At the heart of this house lies a tranquil water body, quietly cooling the air as it evaporates. The warmth from outside drifts in through open windows on the south side, but as it passes over the water, it’s transformed—refreshed and cooled—before circulating throughout the house. This subtle exchange creates a living environment that is always comfortable and inviting, no matter how intense the heat outside.
The jali screens near the water body cast intricate patterns of light and shadow that dance across the walls. The sunlight entering from the west side is softened, diffused into a calming glow that fills the space. As I sit beside the water, I’m drawn to the wall of fins that elegantly shields the interior from the harshness of direct sunlight, maintaining a pleasant temperature inside.
As evening falls, I retreat under the overhangs, finding solace in its shade while gazing out at the nature that surrounds me. The water body remains central, blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors, contributing to a space that feels both deeply connected to nature.