The Elemental House
The Elemental House
Modo Designs
ARCHITECTS
Modo Designs
CONSTRUCTION
Shreenath Developers
MANUFACTURERS
Autodesk, Kohler, Pergo, Siemens, Asian Paints, Changi, Hettich And Kich, Nexion,
Options (Local Store In Ahmedabad), Techtona Grandis, Trimble Navigation, Xion, Zebra
CONSULTANTS
Jhaveri Associates
ENGINEERING
Sarjan Consultants
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Pvdrs
YEAR
2019
LOCATION
Ahmedabad, India
CATEGORY
Houses
Text description provided by architects.
This house situated in one of the developing parts of north west Ahmedabad is a dwelling place for three generation of a family.
The site has linear proportions with an existing neem tree on western part, and the house layout exploits this linearity of the site through a unique organization of three layers of open spaces, the front garden, the central courtyard and the backyard.
Essentially the spaces are around the central open courtyard that lets the natural light and ventilation within the spaces and connects the spaces to the natural elements.
The central court is open ended on north and is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional enclosed courtyard of Indian dwellings.
The ground floor houses the living, dining and kitchen areas along with parents bedroom and drawing area towards the front garden.
The first floor is segregated into two zones with west part belonging to the elder son and his daughter while the east part is for the younger son and his kid.
This floor is released through outdoor terraces from each of the son's rooms. These terraces become private spaces for both the sons and encourages a lifestyle that connects to the natural elements.
The second floor located in south east part houses the entertainment room with a small terrace. This floor is located such that it is not much visible from court and front west side garden and thus scales down the house.
The material uses externally are exposed concrete, mandana stone cladding, wood paneling and door windows, creating mostly an earthy palette.
Internally the ambiance is in contrast and more finished with natural stone flooring, white painted walls and ceiling.
