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Project Brief

                                                                          This is probably the first time in India, an earth building
                                                                          complex is coming in an urban context.  The project  was
                                                                          conceptualised as a sustainable eco-friendly housing cluster
                                                                          accommodating the official residences of State Police Chief
                                                                          and senior officials.

                                                                          The idea was to break away from the usual stereotypes of
                                                                          government residential complexes emphasising the need of
                                                                          adopting sustainable alternative construction technologies.

                                                                          This evolved as a sensitive habitat  amidst  the sprawling
                                                                          urban  context upholding vernacular  and  organic  planning
          Site Area       :  1.5 Acres                                    considerations.
          Topography  :  Sloping Terrain (Gentle)
          Micro Climate :  Moderated By Vegetation, Planning To
                            Facilitate Air Movement And Shaded Zones

               EARTH HAVENS- OFFICIAL RESIDENCE OF STATE  POLICE CHIEF AND SENIOR OFFICIALS


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