Exterior view of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Exterior view of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Facing north, the front façade features tall windows scaling two floors allowing sumptuous natural light to penetrate deep into the open layout of the house. Mild steel vertical louvers clad with Fundermax outside the windows serve as adornment for the building façade, act as a security device and also a shading device. The sky-lights above a double heighted internal court, together with the tall expanse of windows makes the home self-sufficient in natural light regardless of the shade from future property developments around it. The sky lights also have a built-in provision for hot air to vent out of the building through perforated metal sheets.
Exterior view of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Entrance of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Entrance porch of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Living room of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Commissioned as both architects and interior designers for this residence, considerable effort was put into optimizing the modest floor area of 2000 square feet to make it work for a large, traditional joint family. Within the layout, several devices were marshalled to expand the perceived measure of space - a fully open plan, double heights, large north-facing windows, suspended ceiling planes, metal jaali screens, thin metal shelves and uninterrupted long diagonal interior views.
Every interior artefact was conceived to perform double duty - screens define distinct areas within the layout while also serving as a bold decorative accent; sleek metal shelving framing the television allows display of objet d'arts while separating the staircase; the dining table within the kitchen also becomes an extended preparation counter while cooking; the dropped ceiling planes conceal sunken slabs, beams and lighting devices, while it is shaped to echo the functions below, acting as a subtle orienting device within the open plan.
Living room of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Living room of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Living room of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Dining of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Kitchen of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Family room of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Staircase of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Staircase of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Master Bedroom of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Master Bedroom of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Guest Bedroom of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Ground floor plan of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
First floor plan of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Second floor plan of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio
Section of Not So Big House by Sudaiva Studio