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.
​6450 SF
​
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
Houses | House 2
Houses | South City Residence
The original building by Jasbir Sawhney had been a 2 storey structure designed for a young family. 15 years hence, the space was deeply inefficient for the 3 generations who required proximity, yet privacy.
Location: Delhi
​
Typology: Residential
​
​
Typology: 8000 SF
​
Principal Architect: Amit Khanna
Completion Date: 2007
A third floor was added to create a separate suite for the younger generation. The emphasis was on bringing light into the building, while protecting it from the harsh western sun that the house faced. Multiple skylights, of varying depths were introduced around the centre of the house, where an elevator was also added.
​
The façade had been reminiscent of colonial architecture, complete with ornately carved stone railings and creamy dholpur cladding. The colour combination was maintained, but the composition was made crisper and more contemporary.
The result is a modern family home that is quintessentially Indian, but has a contemporary outlook.
