EST / 2016FROM GOA TO THE WORLD

Shaping earth
into sustainable sanctuaries.

The Sonora Residence — rammed earth villa at dusk
INTERIOR — THE SALMON HOUSE

We craft sustainable sanctuaries using the ancient art of rammed earth — blending thermal performance with high-end boutique aesthetics.

SCROLL — INDEX OF WORKS
§ 02 / OUR SPECIALTYMATERIAL

The Soul of Rammed Earth

Each wall is a sedimentary record of the site, layered by hand and compressed into monolithic form. It provides natural climate control, exceptional acoustic insulation, and a tactile luxury that deepens with age.

Layered rammed earth wall texture
EARTH WALL DESIGNED BY ARCO FOR A HOME THAT SOLD AT A SOTHEBY'S AUCTION
Wooden architectural model of a mud home
WOODEN MODEL OF A MUD HOME
EMBODIED CO₂
−80-90% lower vs concrete
SOURCING
Within 25 km radius

Selected
Works

INDEX / 03
§ 04 / PROCESS

Four movements,
one monolith.

  1. I

    Initial Assessment

    Assessment of potential client and project fit with studio ARCO's philosophy.

  2. II

    Design

    `Drawings, physical models, and iteration with the client.

  3. III

    Construction

    Designs are handed over to the contractor of the client's choosing.

  4. IV

    Inhabitation

    The final product is a structure that breathes and ages into the landscape.

§ 05 / MANIFESTO
Architecture should leave behind more than just buildings.

When material, craft, and culture align honestly, architecture becomes a piece of social memory that future generations will choose to keep. 

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House number 88
Chorão, Goa 403102
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