the Riparian House unobtrusively occupies the undulating indian landscape in a remote village near Mumbai. situated at the foothills of the western ghats, a designated UNESCO world heritage site, its name is derived from its riverside location. positioned just below a hillock The residence is partially concealed beneath a vegetated roof that merges with the rolling terrain and forms an extension of the landscape. as a result of its insulative properties, this natural canopy also aids in keeping the house cool.