farmPAD BY ZERO9

It was love at first site-visit. Towering trees, a monsoon stream, and constant birdsong shaped a clear design intent: Build less, grow more. Located on fertile agricultural land, FARMPAD is a sustainable farmhouse conceived with minimal architectural intervention, allowing nature to remain dominant. The compact ground floor and modest first floor balance comfort with conservation.

Concrete use was limited to the plinth, while a pre-engineered mild steel structure, Kota stone laadi-kobah flooring, and PCC reduced environmental impact. A sloping, insulated steel roof responds to the region’s heavy rainfall, softening sound and limiting heat gain. Exposed brickwork and triangular glass voids invite light, shadow, and landscape into the interiors. Nestled among neem and jamun trees, the home opens through a verandah into fluid living spaces, with private zones above extending into the treetops. A natural stream was transformed into an aquatic garden that slows water flow and recharges groundwater. Designed to remain humble within its setting, FARMPAD is envisioned to evolve into a thriving food forest – an expression of mindful, low-impact living.