This house is located in the outskirts of Surat city in western part of India on bank of river Tapi, which leads us to the first thought that we must respect the views that the property provides us towards the river and natural light from the north.
The climate is hot and humid in monsoon otherwise dry and hot in summer season. The point of horizon is the amalgamation of the water and land where the soul of the property rests. Capturing the mood of countryside villages of India, and Inspired from its’ organic way of planning, we chose the design path of organic layout based on grid pattern.
Understanding the light and shadow as an architectural expressions and contemporary approach to design has lead to this design solution. There is a constant interconnection of mass and space, concrete and nature, light and shadow - that is driven with features like the transparent temple right in the center of the front lawn and open spaces where one could sit and get detached from the whole world.
Taking the view in consideration the gazebo offers its users with an area for pure introspection. The large spaces left between the masses function as the main space for recreation and strategically placed green spaces become the path of the seasonal winds Keeping a complete faith on regional material palate of the village house we pursued with the same; a country tile roof, plaster and painted brick walls. We specifically avoided exposed rcc walls and singles tile roof even when it was there in mind during the designing process.
Landscape is a major element of design; and hence we perceived the Indian village home bounded by landscape. (Landscape is a missing part for traditional Indian villages.)
Pondering beyond the functions and aesthetics, We consider... Light and shadow Relation between landscaping and architecture. Surprise and vistas Encouraging outdoor living These are the key aspects of the design Philosophy.
