Renuka

The architect designed this house keeping in mind the value system of an Indian family, where members across ages and generations could spend time together. Common spaces like a central courtyard along with an open floor planning facilitated this. A striking feature of the house is the dramatic facade which is a series of wooden operable shutters covering the entirety of the front elevation. It also answers security concerns other than lifting the design aesthetically. The house is a culmination of Punjabi and South Indian culture and an homage to both is paid using design features like Phulkari emulated flooring patterns and use of elements typical to Hoysala architecture. The house is a fine balance of built spaces and green areas with a garden in the front and two courtyards inside the house. These spaces ensure that the house is well ventilated, and that adequate natural light is let inside. An understated material palette elevates the spatial quality by making the spaces comfortable, breezy, and calming. A subtle material palette, a central courtyard, a dramatic facade, and an open floor plan are some key highlights of the project.