Exterior view of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Exterior view of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Exterior view of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
The Main bedrooms of the house is on the first floor in which one of the master bedrooms occupies the entire front of the house with a spacious closet and terrace along with a suite size room. If one looks on to the main courtyard which houses an art installation, it is a specifically designed act which offers views for strategic points around the courtyard. It has a water element which activates the courtyard and spaces around it. The rear Bedroom and space outside the room acts as a lounge space for occasional closed families to get together. The space is Cozy to house 8 people with a small console Bar and a home theater.
The Bedroom is designed specifically like a lounge room which could have different age groups or the women of the house who prefer to sit in a separate space during the social gathering which is a part and culture of the family. The main living floors are raised by 3’ taller making height about 13’ average below the false ceiling. The increased height makes the spaces look larger compared to conventional heights. They also help passive comfortable spaces keeping warm air on top, helping in Indian Climate.
Drawing room of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Drawing room of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Living area of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Open lobby of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
The second floor primarily houses domestic help quarters and the main store of the house. The terrace splits into two levels. The higher one houses all the services and the lower one is kept to use as a terrace with plantation. It forms a nice space during morning in summer and evening day for winter sun. The materials used primarily needed lower maintenance keeping in as a view with the low frequency of the use of the terrace.
Dining of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Dining of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Courtyard of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
The façade is primarily bold and minimal. The angular wall in the façade is a reflection to make the elevation look broader than it is. Muted Colors such as white natural stone, Gray ceramic tiles and metallic copper finish blend to create a subtle contrast for the house. The interior of the house has been planned to enhance the capture of sunlight with a subtle and muted color palette. The sunlight has been used as a major material along with all others, be it hard wood or soft furnishing.
The mandir is positioned next to the courtyard wrapped in fabric around wooden rafters creating a soft and severe puja space of monolithic quality. The use of distinct chandeliers and art works has been planted in all the space to bring life in the built volumes.
Kitchen of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
First floor view of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
First floor view of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Lounge of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Master Bedroom of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Master Bedroom of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Master Bedroom of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Parents Bedroom of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Kids Bedroom of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Bedroom 1 of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Bedroom 1 of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Bedroom 1 of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Dressing room and Walk in Wardrobe of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Batrhoom of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Batrhoom of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Balcony of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Terrace of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Terrace of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Lobby of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Sitout of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
In all, the architecture eclecticism has been carried out to enhance the transitional relationship of space in a calm and serene yet playing boldly at focal location, to derive the balance between soul and silence of the space, generating a homely yet ecstatic look of overall feel satisfying thereby client’s taste and artistic nature of architects.
Dusk light exterior view of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Dusk light exterior view of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Front Elevation of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Side Elevation of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Ground floor plan of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
First floor plan of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Section A of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete
Section B of House 91/4 by Studio Ardete