Situated on a tight site of 40’ by 70’ in an urban context, the client approached us with a brief of designing a residence for a joint family with members across a varied age group
We grappled with the issue of providing private spaces for all the members, without compromising the feel of independent residence, as opposed to a multi-level residence.Individual spaces across three levels enabled us to maintain privacy for the family members.
The fragmented arrangement of these individual spaces, created break-out spaces at each level, which facilitates the congregation of the family members.
WE looked at the idea of conventional façade comprising of decks and glazing, and made it more dynamic in nature. The façade appears to be a stack of hollowed out spaces and fluid forms.
We responded to immediate context of green foliage by introducing openings at all levels. This allows the members to have a visual connect with the outside and moreover appreciate the foliage that exits.The façade albeit is an assemblage of elements, is a contrast to the internal volume of residence which is vertically continuous from the ground level onward.
The house is a collage of individual aspirations and design ideologies. Each private space has been closely detailed with the member and tailored to suit their briefs. It was a challenge for us to maintain a cohesive language throughout the house.
A large cut out which spans through the vertical volume of the residence, enables the members to constantly be in visual connectivity with each other. This also creates a sense of continuity in terms of the volume when a member enters at the ground level and ascends through the residence.
The interiors were designed to look rich, replacing the traditional carvings with more contemporary finishes which make the spaces look more chic and glossy.
Project Typology | Residence
Built Up Area | 8935 Sq.ft
Site Area | 2800 Sq.ft
Year of Completion | 2016
