Designing a house is like exploring new ways of living. Spread over 17,000 sq. ft., this 9-bedroom home is planned in reference to 2 axis along the North-South axis, creating 3 vertical zones.
The two side zones inhibit private spaces whereas the central zone houses common spaces like living, dining, gym and sit outs; while maintaining visual connectivity within and beyond the residence.
Encompassing the universe
One enters the residence through a wide double height verandah which leads in the foyer, adjoined by a Pooja Room and a double height drawing room. The drawing room sits like an island surrounded by a semi covered water body. On the other hand, the living room is like a sun room that overlooks a beautiful landscape.
Breezing past nature
As one traverses through the spaces, they are never disconnected from the outdoors. The architecture beautifully composes frames that captures the colorful tree foliage around the plot. In contrast to the facade, the interiors of the room are as simple as they can be. A highlighting rug is placed beneath the furniture, enhancing the room’s light color palette and keeping it light and breezy.
This heavy massing is designed in exposed brick and patterned concrete to ensure shade and breeze across the structure. The visually staggered mass created with playing in heights opens out on the North East facade to take in the natural light.
Zest of life
The material palette is minimal with a balance of concrete finish texture and brick cladding. A pop of color through art, furnishings and landscape adds a sense of zest for the residents.
To conversate with the openness around, the house is designed as an open mass that is connected to the outsides as well as the insides.
The design is a composition of overlapping horizontal tapered slabs and double height walls and openings.
Fact file:
Name of the project: सकुन – Peace
Location: Khetia, Madhya Pradesh
Area: 17,000 sq ft
Type: Architecture
Design firm: Manish Kumat Design Cell
Lead designer: Manish Kumat
