<h5-red>AREA<h5-red> 30,000 SQFT (FOR ONE HOUSE, BASEMENT+G+2) I <h5-red>STATUS<h5-red> COMPLETED IN OCTOBER 2017 | <h5-red>PHOTOGRAPHER<h5-red> AVESH GAUR, RAVI ASRANI, SAURABH SURYAN & LOKESH DANG | <h5-red>TEAM<h5-red> AMBRISH ARORA, SIDHARTHA TALWAR, ARUN KULLU, NITIKA KUNDU
The challenge of designing twin houses in a proximity of a bustling highway translated into a program where contemporary architectural language created the ideal <rt-red>shell for interior spaces richly layered with handcrafted materials, bespoke furniture and curated elements.<rt-red>
The brief called for two independent houses in a common plot alongside the Delhi-Mathura highway The built form of the twin houses has been recessed beyond the setback line, with a monolithic facade designed to screen out the constant <rt-red>chaos on the facing road; slim striations of timber slats provide breaks in the impervious geometry.<rt-red>
Addressing the need for privacy, both residences follow linear configuration around a shared courtyard. Manually operable slatted-timber screens wrap the inner facade,<rt-red>regulating daylight ingress in the living spaces as well as enabling a dynamic geometry of form and play of light.<rt-red>
The subtle material palette, while continued in the interiors, is infused with luxury through craftsmanship and contrasted with strong patterns. <rt-red>A combination of stone, time and metal create an ambience of understated opulence.<rt-red>
With intricately-crafted fixtures and art pieces dotting the contemporary shell, the living areas in the twin houses are marked by a sense of openness. Variations of a bold monochromatic chevron pattern run as a common thread <rt-red>in the interior; sleek elements such as brass detailing and metal skirting accentuate the spaces.<rt-red>
Designed and manufactured by Mangrove Collective, the bespoke furniture forms the core for the design expression within the house—<rt-red>clean, contemporary silhouettes have been used throughout, in a variety of materials.<rt-red>
The common Courtyard translates into a landscaped spine that separates the two residences and connects the shared driveway with the common rear lawn. <rt-red><rt-red>All living spaces have been designed to enforce their linkage with this common green area—for light, ventilation and views.
