SELVAKUMAR RESIDENCE AT NAMAKKAL
The design of the residence was in response to the climatic
conditions and depicts an atmosphere that’s serene and warm. The site is
preceded by road on one side. The primary idea was to create thermal comfort
inside the house and to build a low cost house. We had to come up with a
sustainable solution which could also enhance the spatial quality of the space.
The house comprises of formal living, foyer, kitchen, dining and a court with
puja. The mezzanine floor consists of the children study area, family living
and the first floor with the hometheatre, master bedroom and an extra bedroom.
Light is given special consideration. This open
courtyard in-house, which viewed from every corner of the house provides ample
of natural light allows cross ventilation.
The open to sky courtyard creates an efficient
airflow providing a comfortable microclimate that influences all the spaces of
the house. The courtyards are covered with pergolas of interesting patterns.
Considering the size of the plot, the planning was introverted, with
alternating cut outs creating interesting light and shadow play inside the
house while keeping the house minimal on the exterior.
The green spaces inside the house breathe life
into the house and implements the concept of inside-out. The materials used
were picked from a palette of glass blocks, exposed brickwork and concrete. The
cost of the house was to be kept minimal hence exposed brickwork was opted, as
well as adds up to being a sustainable design.
No comments:
Post a Comment