The project is a mixed use building with more than half the area dedicated for housing. It addresses the aspects of contextual, programmatic and climatic response through an array of design strategies. Landscape is used as a medium for visual expression and also as an element for privacy and weather protection. Contextual response plays a significant role in defining the architectural expression of this experimental structure.
The chiseled house was one of our earliest renovation projects. The original house was constructed 13 years back and had used heavy ornamentation in its architectural expression. The layout had disjointed functions and lacked ventilation. We redesigned the house with a minimal architectural vocabulary based on the functional requirements. The skewed roof form is the outcome of a design process based on functional requirements and structural integrity. Layers of bamboo and other tropical planting, at different strategic points bring about passive cooling, and adds greenery to the house.
