Whispering Arc House / IDIEQSave this picture!© Harsh Nigam Architects: IDIEQ Area Area of this architecture project Area:  5600 ft² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025 Photographs Photographs:Harsh Nigam Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers:  ACC Limited, Apollo, Astral Pipes, Bosch, Cico, Hindalco, Kohler, Mianzi, Surie Polex, TATA Lead Architects: Saubhagya Civil Contractor: Sanajay Upadhyay, Asif Khan More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. Nestled in the tranquil Bhabar region of Uttarakhand, adjacent to the Jim Corbett National Park, Whispering Arc is a contemplative retreat that merges human ingenuity with natural grace. Conceived as a four-bedroom farmstay, the project explores a delicate equilibrium between raw materiality, sustainability, and the poetry of place. The journey begins with a bold gesture: a red Corten steel gate that stands as both threshold and artwork. Set against the verdant landscape, its warm rusted tones mark the transition into a sanctuary where architecture feels rooted in the earth and open to the skies. This entry sets the tone for a project deeply attuned to its surroundings.Save this picture!Designed for Gaurav Tinjni, Amit Madan & Mohit Khurana the design pays homage to timeless forms and vernacular sensibilities. Exposed brick and sweeping arches define the spatial rhythm, creating a tactile, grounded experience. Reflected in the still waters of the pool, the arches form near-perfect circles—symbols of continuity and timelessness. These elements evoke both strength and serenity, offering a space that is as meditative as it is architectural. The material palette is both minimal and meaningful. Textured brickwork, satin-polished concrete floors, and bamboo accents speak of restraint and elegance. Funicular shells hang gracefully, capturing play of light and shadow like frozen waves, while exposed concrete filler slabs offer a subtle nod to the local craft heritage.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Inside, the home flows with a quiet, cohesive energy. The interiors celebrate minimalism without austerity—natural materials, clean lines, and warm tones foster a sense of intimacy and reflection. The bathrooms, finished in seamless stained concrete, mirror the textures of the surrounding landscape, grounding the experience in earthy luxury.Save this picture!Save this picture!Crafted by local artisans, every detail contributes to a larger story of community and sustainability. Lighting fixtures are woven from rattan cane by tribal artisans, and a Mediterranean-style bamboo gazebo weaves light and air into patterns that change with the sun. These handmade elements preserve traditional skills while supporting local livelihoods.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Environmental stewardship is integral to the design. A comprehensive rainwater management system—including chain drips and a deep recharge pit—returns excess water to the ground, ensuring the house actively nurtures the ecosystem it inhabits. The building's siting and material choices reduce embodied energy, while the openness of the structure encourages natural ventilation and daylighting. A distinctive parametric brick boundary wraps around the home like a woven skin—its rhythm of curves and arches invites exploration, acting as both filter and frame for the landscape beyond. From a distance, a singular curve hints at the spatial drama within.Save this picture!More than just a home, Whispering Arc is an architectural meditation—on light and shadow, tradition and innovation, permanence and fluidity. It offers a vision of luxury rooted not in excess, but in intention and harmony. Every brick, every shadow, every breeze that filters through the arches adds to its whispered narrative—of a place that listens to the land, and in turn, becomes part of its silence.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this officeIDIEQOffice••• MaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on April 18, 2025Cite: "Whispering Arc House / IDIEQ" 18 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1029183/whispering-arc-house-idieq&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream