“Luxury is quality natural light, diversity of materials and the atmosphere within the project.”

Nestled in the heart of Coimbatore city, in the town of Kaalapatti, the House of Lights stands proud with its north-facing site, boasting a stunning two-storey structure that incorporates courtyards and light wells.

FACT FILE

CAPTIVATING ENTRANCE

The brief was pretty straightforward — to craft a luxurious villa with a sum total of five bedrooms to be incorporated.

The entrance is an exquisite blend of green landscaping and stone, coupled with exposed concrete blocks and lush plantations that lead up to the main porch, offering a feast for the eyes. A double-height courtyard featuring a customised grill and plants, opens up the space, making it appear expansive and pleasant. Flanked on the other side is the car park with space to house three cars.

Inside, you're greeted by a grand foyer leading to a passage that effortlessly flows through the kitchen, dining and family living spaces. To the left of the foyer lies the formal living area, while on the right are the glazed side walls that provide a tantalising glimpse of the green courtyard on this side.

SPACE FOR ALL

The foyer leads you to a wide passage that traverses through each of the house's carefully crafted spaces. Designed to harmonise with nature, each room offers a unique experience for its inhabitants. The double-height dining hall floods with natural light during the day and is flanked by two captivating garden spaces. The use of marble and wooden flooring only amplifies the opulent ambience of the house.

The family living area also sports a double height and has an expansive view of the lush planting as its backdrop. The south corner of the site has a garden space with a water cascade wall, which serves as yet another unique backdrop. This space additionally features a balcony that overlooks the garden from the first floor. The house uses geometries to try and create an interesting play of light and shadows, and a drama of masses and voids.

The upper floor is where the daughter’s bedroom, a guest bedroom, the gym and the home theatre are located. On this floor are the two balconies — one facing inwards onto the green courtyard and the other one offers a vista of the exterior.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Throughout the house, we see details directed at enhancing the experience of the interior spaces in a decisive manner. Champhered walls instead of corners to up the number of vantages in the green courtyard are one such touch. The staircase is another detail where the treads alternate between wooden and marble finishes to spruce it up.

A mural adorns the double height that towers over the living area to break away from the monotony of a single colour palette that the rest of the house sports. Dispersed within the house are corners of greenery that make the house come even more alive.

MATERIALITY

The architects believe that marble is a material with character which does wonders for a space if used consciously. It helps enhance the user experience and the quality of living space — and thus the house adorns it as such.

The green courtyard is a burst of textures and colours achieved by a vivid mix of materials and elements —stone, brick, water, and glass intricately making up the landscape and the hardscape. The result is a cosy, nestled corner for the user of this space to escape into.

The ceiling in the living area is an oxidised, rough teak wood, which gives way to a skylight in the puja room. The passage on the other hand has its own under decked wooden ceiling to achieve a raw look.

On the exterior, the materials have all been chosen to impart an earthy, raw finish using exposed brick, concrete and natural wood on the ceilings.

The House of Lights is an attempt to create a home imbibed in serenity and marked by the freshness of nature. Overall, the house is a testament to the beauty of blending architecture with nature. With its exquisite courtyards, light wells, and gardens, the house offers a captivating experience for anyone who steps inside. Visit Buildofy for the complete details on the House of Lights with detailed drawings, additional information and a handy eBook to accompany the project. While there, don’t miss checking out other luxury homes in India.