By the emerging India as the hotspot for the most innovative architecture, we have shortlisted some of the most innovative houses that are quite really catchy from Mumbai house clad in antique doors to an Ahmedabad villa through rotating walls.

Let’s read about these weird and innovative houses one by one.

Lattice House by Sameep Padora

This house is located in a fast growing town, and is made up of a stack of mismatched volumes in cedar slats.

The house was designed by Sameep Padora to reference the sprawl of mismatched, informal settlements that surround it, specifically the way these traditional dwellings expand vertically over time as the occupying families grow.

Woodhouse by Matra Architects

This timber-clad residence is located in the Himalayan foothills in the village of Satkhol, a popular tourist destination located 2,000 metres above sea level.

The roofs of this house consists of a sharp pointed peak that doubles as a giant skylight, which echoes the surrounding peaks of mountains.

Retreat Sahyadris by Khosla Associates

Designed by Khosla Assosicates, this house lies in the heart of Western Ghats mountain range. The landscape lies at the centre stage in this house.

The structure is divided into two halves and has a purposefully simple form. The bedrooms are on one side, while the shared living spaces on the other can be opened to the elements via huge, folding doors.

The Mango House by Studio PKA

The tactile palette of property is made of brick, stone, concrete, and wood. It was designed to complement with the lush natural setting in the coastal town of Alibagh.

The layout was dictated by a series of pre-existing Mango trees on the site – it doesn't disturb the roots, but the rooms are close enough to benefit from the canopy's shade.

Brick Curtain House by Design Work Group

This family home in the Indian port city of Surat is surrounded by a massive undulating brick wall.

The rippling brick, which adorns the building's monolithic structure, is designed to self-shade, reducing heat gain in the double-height living room behind it.

The Leaf House by SJK Architects

Alibagh residence consists of four spacious rooms which are separated and an outdoor living space which is shaded by leaf like canopies. The pods are arranged around a central courtyard and are surrounded by glazed walls that can be removed to create open, outdoor spaces.

Moving Landscape by Matharoo Associates

This Ahmedabad residence is named after its dynamic facade, which is divided into chunky marble panels that spin and slide when a button is pressed.

The panels enclose a second glass facade directly behind it, allowing its occupants to control the levels of light, ventilation, and privacy in their home.

Shadow House by Samira Rathod

Samira Rathod designed this Alibag home to provide its occupants with shade from the hot sun.

It is inspired by traditional southern Indian houses and is built around a central courtyard with overhanging, angled windows that allow for natural ventilation and sunshade.

Collage House by S+PS Architects

Collage House, as the name suggests, is a multi-generational home designed by S+PS Architects and clad with antique doors, windows, and other building materials salvaged from demolished buildings in Mumbai. It is intended to help promote an alternative approach to recycling by drawing inspiration from the abundance of ad hoc, ramshackle buildings it overlooks in the city.

Tyagi's House by Ochre

The heart of this Bangalore home is a large indoor pool lined with mosaic tile's The pool is set within a double-height atrium and is surrounded by patches of lawn and stepping-stone walkways to give the impression of being outside.

Written by Bivocalbirds.com