The site is surrounded by road on one side and a building on
the other. The main entry to the site is from the road preceding the site.
This project was approached by a “play” as you design theme,
where the requirements had to be met within the existing site, hence it was
designed using the play of levels. The level play in this project facilitated
in meeting the occupants’ needs in creative ways. The form of the building was
kept minimal yet playful with the use of materials and parametric façade
screen, depicting the playfulness of the house on the exterior as well. It was
designed to strike a balance in the composition of the solid and void.
This house
consists of the formal living, dining and kitchen in the ground floor with the family
living in the mezzanine overlooking the formal living through windows. The
vertical connectivity between the spaces was maintained visually throughout the
house. The first floor consists of the master bedroom and children’s rooms. The
master bedroom is connected to the office space at mezzanine level which is
further connected to the gym on the second floor. The central courtyard is a
double height space covered with pergola with the staircase extending over the
different levels below. The circulation within the house alternates between two
sets of staircases connecting the immediate mezzanine levels. The play of
levels, with alternating staircases and the light and shadow patterns create a
lively atmosphere in the interiors.
Due to space
limitations the swimming pool was placed on the top, designed as an infinity
pool accessed through the terrace. The terrace was landscaped and informal
seating has been provided. A deck space has been created on the top by the
swimming pool.
The façade
consists of huge openings with parametric pattern.
These patterns tend to break the verticality of the building and tends to alter
the vertical feel of the building visually. The house is provided with French
windows to allow light into and cross ventilation.
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