Rushitoya, Droneshwar, Una, Gujarat, India by d6thD design studio

Nestled along the banks of the river Machchundari near the Droneshwar village in Kathiawar region of Gujarat, this homestay embodies a seamless blend of tradition and topography, responding sensitively to the landscape’s contours while maintaining the essence of a traditional kathiyawadi house configuration. Designed by Himanshu Patel, principal architect of d6thD design studio, the site presents a dramatic spatial narrative, beginning with a narrow unassuming and unpredictable entrance that gradually surprises us, revealing the expansive interaction between the house and the hidden beauty of the river. The contours of the terrain are reflected in how spaces are arranged inside the home. The journey through the space unfolds in layers—what is concealed at first gradually reveals itself, heightening the visitor’s experience...