Houses | South City Residence
The issue of privacy and independence was tackled with a different approach to the modern Indian family; two identical houses were designed which were joined together through balconies and a common compound area.
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2019
Traditionally, the Indian family system has been associated with that of a joint family; in recent times, that has changed with each unit that is a part of the joint setup developing a specific requirement of space and privacy. The client brief necessitated a house for two brothers, on two adjoining plots.
The problem was tackled with a different approach to the modern Indian family; two identical houses were designed which were joined together through balconies and a common compound area. This gave the two brothers independent houses to project their vision and maintain a connection between both spaces at the same time. With a unified facade, the two houses end up looking one. Open spaces and connection with nature has been incorporated at varied levels with two gardens in the front and back of the house. A take on modern Indian joint family living space, Twin house sets a precedent for Indian homes today.
Houses | South City Residence
Retail & Hospitality | USI, Rohini
The Pendentive is notoriously difficult to draw and build. Spherical in three dimensions, it is the intersection of two arches and a dome, creating a triangular surface that curves along all three edges. Nine pendentives are arranged in a square grid that emphasises the building's inherent verticality. A private residence, the complex interior program is unified by the deep-shaded recess of the facade, which also improves the building's performance.The arches, constructed in red bricks, and a complex arrangement of stainless-steel forms hold the intersections in place. Several prototypes were built to test the construction process, and the final design balances the intricate arches with simple grey railings and wooden tops, contrasting with the red brick exterior. The rear elevation mirrors this arch motif, framing the windows with segmental arches.
Location: New Delhi
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Typology: Residential
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Area: 1620 SF
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Principal Architect: Amit Khanna
Completion Date: 2024
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Maximising a 60x27ft. plot, The Pendentive House in the heart of New Delhi, offers a quiet sanctuary amid the bustling city. The design takes advantage of its scenic surroundings, which visually connect to the views of Qutub Minar. A mango tree shades the front of the house, while the rear overlooks a park. The contemporary, environmentally conscious design features large windows for natural light and ventilation. The four-storey building consists of two duplexes, with the ground floor dedicated to parking and a basement for recreational spaces. The duplexes are cleverly designed, with living areas on the lower floors and private spaces above, creating a cohesive, harmonious flow. This project tries to answer that question by looking to the future—a future of standard height, shaded facades that share a roofline. The thirty-foot frontage is modulated into three equal panels, relieved by brick arches that weave into the building. It recalls the pendentives of a spherical dome, giving the building its name. The roofline is raised to match future development, while strong, horizontal lines are emphasised on the floor levels.
