Plot Size: 1.25 Acre | Built Area: 4500 sq.ft | Location: Bahria Town, Karachi
Twin Lake Farmhouse serves as a retreat from the frenetic urban life of Karachi, into the tranquil lands of Gharo, Thatta.
Commissioned by two full-time academics, the architecture is designed to help free the mind from everyday stress by creating a rejuvenating atmosphere.
Two brick walls connect the main house and the outhouse and become a datum and guiding element. They provide privacy between the two and form a courtyard between them.
Volume placement respects the natural landscape and allows immersion into the natural beauty of the scene. Furthermore, activities like vegetable and flower gardening help create a haven in the countryside and a space to disengage from the fast life of the city.
Architect: Hamza Mandviwalla