Inspiration for the Design

Our first few experiences on the site was with the peacocks and peahens around us under the greens. All our site experiences guided us to develop a design without compromising on the existing open spaces available to the users. For the design process we focused on exploring the quality of spaciousness within the existing built up than creating larger spaces. We tried to open the inner spaces of the house towards the outer garden. This helped in establishing stronger relationships with the outside green and get in more light and air.

Design Process

The residential project had very similar demands as any house extension project. The clients wanted larger spaces to meet the present and future requirements.

The old load bearing structure provided us with very less freedom to release the space. Using the design language of walls, columns and frames we tried to create envelopes around the main structure. Such that the enclosed space within, could be released in these envelopes. All the new extensions are done in expose RCC structure. The new walls and frames of beams – columns designed as envelopes, are kept open from the top. Beautiful play of light and shadows can be seen throughout the day.

The living room opens up entirely to the garden side. The dining area opens into verandah on the east side. On the first floor level, the rooms opens up into the huge balcony space. The balcony shared between the rooms is designed as a verandah space. It opens up in the garden on one side. It becomes the most important living space for the family during the evening hours of the day. We tried to enhance the spatial quality of space through certain features like bay window in the Master bedroom area. The feature of sky light is added in the bathroom area.