The Hermitage Retreat is a compact composition of intricately detailed spatial experiences, a contemporary interpretation of vernacular domain. It was clients' conscious step to cut off from the urban clutter to experience absolute solitude and revive their ancestral identity. Architect’s response to the brief was an unimposing structure, tailor-made for the beautiful serene site on a hillock with panoramic views.The composite structural system reflects the sincerity of each material used, keeping the natural ecosystem of the site intact.

Sunil Humane (b.1976) is an architect who is the Founder Principal of Studio Humane,He has designed projects that range from bungalows, weekend houses to factories, hospitality buildings and office buildings across Maharashtra – thereby engaging varying scales in disciplines of interior design architecture & landscape design. He studied at the Sir J J College of Architecture, Mumbai and graduated with honor (1999). He worked with the CCBA Designs, a multi disciplinary design company with primary focus on Architecture, Design and Planning, under the leadership of Architect Christopher Charles Benninger. He believes that most complex and beautiful solutions are often the simplest. He follows a context based design approach, his cohesive design could connect to the region in order to evolve a purist design solution. He founded Studio Humane in year 2004. Studio Hu'mane is a firm, based in India, working passionately in various design streams like Architecture, Landscape Design, Interior Design, Product and Accessories Design. The studio has received many regional and national awards such as Gold Medal from Indian Institute of Architects ; Tata Tiscon Raise 2012 – Publication Award ; Young Designers 2009 & 2012 – Publication Award by reputed magazine “Indian Architect and Builder” ; IIID-MK Award 2009, 2012, 2017 in runner-up & commendation categories ; ‘Artist In Concrete Award’ 2011 & 2012;; A + D Award 2013 – Design with difference ; A + D Award 2013 – Young Architect of the year Award ; ‘Promising Young Architects’ 2014 – By Indian institute of Architects, Maharashtra Chapter; Architects, Engineers and Surveyors Association, Pune (AESA) Award 2017 & many more. The firm under his leadership has been frequently recognized for its commitment to smart and sustainable design practice.

Studio Humane has a very modern, contemporary and sensitive approach towards Architecture, Interior and Landscape Design, with experience of 15 years in diverse fields offering innovative design solutions. The firm believes that most complex and beautiful solutions are often the simplest. The designers' strive to create spaces with context, concept and content. They are recipient of several awards including, IIA Awards, A+D Awards, and the IIID Awards for the past many years. Their work has been widely published in leading national and international Architectural and Interior magazines and books. The clients are descendants of an aristocratic Maratha family from Maharashtra. This well read and well traveled couple has two teenage kids. Their varied interest range from travelling, trekking, music and reading. The couple has a big circle of friends and are enthusiastic hosts. The retreat is clients' conscious step to cut off from the urban clutter to experience absolute solitude, while being a perfect place for their various activities and gatherings , also reviving their ancestral identity through its design at the same time.