Tucked between mountains and forest in Tamil Nadu, India, The Wild House by Earthscape Studio is an architectural ode to nature.

With its sculptural, cave-like form, the organic farmhouse feels like it was shaped by the land itself rather than built upon it.

Its winding, organic structure is coated in thappi, a traditional lime plaster technique that gives the home an earthy, textured finish.

Beneath this natural skin, a ferrocement shell forms the flowing walls and curved interiors, creating a space that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in the landscape.

We love how the custom furniture like seating, bed, and countertops come out of the walls and flooring itself.

The open-plan design invites the outdoors in, with strategic openings that frame sweeping views of the mountains and forest. Sunlight filters through at unexpected angles, casting shifting patterns across the walls, while the home’s earthen tones allow it to fade into the landscape rather than stand apart from it.

Rather than imposing itself on its surroundings, The Wild House complements its lush, rolling site—blurring the boundary between architecture and terrain.

It’s an example of modern design can feel timeless, tactile, and truly in sync with nature.

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Photography is by Studio Iksha.

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