A contemporary G+2 residence envisioned as a refined urban retreat, designed on an expansive 8,000 sq. ft. east-facing plot with a strong connection to landscape and open living.
Defined by bold geometric forms, recessed balconies, and a restrained earthy material palette, the architecture balances solidity with openness to create a timeless modern expression.
The planning is carefully oriented around a large landscaped garden along the eastern frontage, allowing the primary living spaces, sit-outs, and terraces to engage directly with natural light, ventilation, and uninterrupted garden views. A double-height entrance courtyard on the north side acts as the spatial heart of the residence, introducing daylight deep into the interiors while establishing a seamless visual connection between levels.
Layered terraces, shaded outdoor spaces, and expansive openings create a fluid indoor-outdoor living experience, where every floor extends towards the garden edge — reinforcing openness, privacy, and a calm residential atmosphere.
Ground Floor
The ground floor is designed as a welcoming and interactive family zone, where the architecture opens gradually towards the eastern landscape garden. Entry to the residence is from the north side through a defined entrance lobby that transitions into a dramatic double-height courtyard space, bringing natural light and vertical openness into the core of the house.
The living and dining areas are planned with direct visual and physical connectivity to the expansive front garden, creating a seamless relationship between interior and landscape. A spacious sit-out opening towards the east functions as an extension of the living spaces, encouraging outdoor interaction and enhancing the overall openness of the residence.
The floor accommodates well-planned private bedroom suites along with supporting functions such as kitchen, utility, dressing areas, puja space, and storage. Large openings and strategically positioned courts ensure continuous ventilation and balanced daylight throughout the interiors while maintaining privacy from the street edge. The generous front lawn and landscape buffer further strengthen the serene character of the residence.
First Floor
The first floor continues the architectural language of openness and visual connectivity established below. Organized around the double-height courtyard void, the upper level overlooks the entrance and shared living spaces, creating spatial continuity across floors.
Private family bedrooms are designed with attached dressing and toilet spaces, while the living and family areas maintain direct access to large east-facing terraces overlooking the landscaped garden. These terraces become transitional outdoor spaces that soften the built form and provide shaded extensions to the interiors.
The planning emphasizes natural light, cross ventilation, and framed views through recessed balconies and large glazed openings. The interplay of solid masses and deep terrace cuts enhances the minimal modern façade expression while also reducing heat gain and improving climatic comfort.
Second Floor
The uppermost level is envisioned as a quieter recreational extension of the home, where terraces and outdoor spaces become the primary architectural experience. Opening towards the eastern garden frontage, the terraces provide uninterrupted views, natural breeze, and shaded outdoor seating opportunities for family gatherings and relaxation.
The layered terrace composition also contributes significantly to the façade character, creating depth, shadow, and strong geometric articulation. The continuation of outdoor spaces across all levels reinforces the design intent of integrating architecture with landscape and open sky.
Minimal materiality, clean horizontal lines, and carefully framed projections together create a contemporary residence that is both visually bold and functionally responsive to climate, orientation, and lifestyle.
