Corner House

Corner House

DADA Partners

Corner House
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ARCHITECTS
DADA Partners

AREA
1000 M²

YEAR
2023

PHOTOGRAPHS
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LEAD ARCHITECT
Sumit Arora

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Dada Partners

CATEGORY
Houses

INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Dada Partners, Atelier 111

BUILDING CONTRACTORS
S L Constructions

LOCATION
New Delhi, India

MEP CONSULTANTS
Dada Partners

STRUCTURAL CONSULTANTS
P Arora & Associates Pvt Ltd

MANUFACTURERS
Amit Marbles, Window Art

EXTERIOR DOOR AND WINDOWS
Window Art

METALWORKS
S L Constructions

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Located on a pivotal corner within a prime suburban neighborhood, the design revolves around its multiple frontages making it experiential whilst engaging with the streetscape on three sides.

The brief was to design a contemporary sustainable house that connected to a well-landscaped outdoors with an exciting external countenance that was sensitive to its environment.

The entrance to the residence appears conventional until, on closer approach, one notices a large, cantilevered timber-clad wall hanging over a reflective pool.

Corner House
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The projected wall turns into an inverted L to form a large, shaded portico. The canopy overhang is designed to have just enough morning sunlight penetrating the formal foyer.

The internal planning of the residence has been structured around a main courtyard towards the corner face, hence providing a larger visual open sense.

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Corner House
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This courtyard essentially segregates the building into formal and informal areas intertwined via a staggered linear passage.

To the front is the formal zone which is scooped out to create a verandah that seamlessly connects the front formal lawn with this internal court.

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The addition of a fireplace in this covered gallery creates a unique opportunity for formal dining to open out during gatherings.

The informal part of the house to the rear features an open plan kitchen, dining, and informal living space with direct access to private garden spaces at the rear of the property.

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The south-facing greens here provide ample winter sunlight that filters into the informal lounge and the kitchen.

Towards the southwest is the master bedroom suite that is open from both ends. While the fully glazed master lounge faces the internal courtyard, the bedroom looks towards the rear garden.

The First-floor house has four more bedrooms, one being another master. The latter is oriented to the north and opens out onto a private balcony overlooking the internal courtyard.

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A fully glazed pavilion was designed above the ground floor formal space as a multi-purpose space.

The west face of the ground level is all solid towards the street side providing enough privacy to the residents.

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Corner House
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Above this, a wraparound timber louver system was developed as a screen for solar control-effectively forming a self-shading facade without the need for applied sun shading.

The house has also been designed to incorporate passive design principles. Key rooms and spaces are oriented to the north with effective solar shading, with minimization of windows facing east and west. Windows have been strategically located to encourage cross-ventilation.

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Corner House
Plan - Ground Floor
Corner House
Plan - 1st Floor