Studio Ardete has created a calm and relaxed home for an elderly couple on a busy road in a neighborhood of Panchkula, India. The project, which was finished in 2017, currently stands majestically, occupying a specific spot in the street and magnificently adding a modern touch. The idea behind the design was to make the courtyard and pool areas the main aspects, making them the center of attention in every room of the house.
The facade is defined by two separate masses: a screen with vertical elements that minimize visual contact with the busy street outside while simultaneously providing occupants with a full view of the trees lining the road across, and a distinct mass supporting the staircase behind it, which is covered in dark gray textured stone.
Small rectangular voids have been created in this facade to break the monotonous mass and add lightness to it. Small windows have been fit in with reflective glasses incorporated to add a sculptural dimension, while a water body planned near the entrance sets a tranquil tone for the interiors.
Transparent walls that connect the various rooms of the house improve visual connections between them and with the outside world. With its cantilevered roof strengthening the link between the inside and outside, the front sitting room of the house is conceived as an extension of the yard. Additionally, the transparent walls are intended to highlight the pool's presence from other rooms of the house.
The main staircase and the wellness areas have been connected to the rest of the spaces via the courtyard, establishing a strong correlation between the inside and the outside, a fact that achieves greater importance when the climate zone, characterized by both extreme heat and cold, is taken into consideration.
The color, texture, and material palettes of the pool yard house have been kept subtle, with use of wood and stone-stealing focus. Colorful artwork contrasts against the toned-down ambiance of the interiors.
Generally speaking, the lighting is designed with each space's purpose in mind. The space's features have been brought together by the use of quirky light fixtures that attract attention.
During the day, the areas within are illuminated by natural light that seeps in from the double-height courtyard. With plenty of natural light, clarity, and peace, as well as interior features that add to the sensation of coziness, this is a beautiful home for an elderly couple.
Project Details
Architects: Studio Ardete
Location:
Panchkula, India
Built-up area: 496 sq.m
Principal Architect: Ar Badrinath Kaleru
Photography: Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
Completed: 2017
