Gate Design is an important feature of any home. Numerous scopes for experimentation open up when delving into the design possibilities. Materials like wood and black steel are popular options in Indian homes. At the same time, designers also experiment with a combination of materials that suits their aesthetic. Buying mass-produced gate design has become a convenient option for many. In this fast-paced world, a few feel the need to own a customised gate design. Thus, this list of the 50 best Gate Design can inspire you to decide on the most suitable option for the Indian context.
The design studio has explored another possibility for building screening by reusing of vernacular material, clay roof tiles for an Urban Dwelling in India to comfort its hot climate. The house features double height volumes, where the east facade surfaces to clad clay roof tiles, depicting the play of earthy red textures with background glazing and white masses. The entire volume of the dwelling also replicates the pattern in compound wall and entrance gate.
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Designed by: Manoj Patel Design Studio
Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Principal Architect: Manoj Patel Design Studio
Photograph Courtesy: Darshan Dave
The site was a 2bhk apartment ground floor garden flat and surrounded by residential buildings. So there has been an emphasis on creating inward-looking spaces. The previous flat having a separate road touch entry within the apartment building was an advantage for us to create interesting entrance space.
Designed by: SANS Architect & KARVI Design Studio
Location: Satara, Maharashtra
Principal Architects: Vaidehi & Sumit Bagade
‘ADARSH’ is an approach to minimalist design style having simplicity, clean lines, and a monochromatic color palette. It’s a two storey house with lots of controlled natural light, functional furniture, and focuses on the shape, color, textures and just a handful of essential elements.
Designed by: era architect & associates
Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
Principal Architects: Aarti Patel & Jignesh Patel, Gayatri Patel & Brijesh Patel
Photograph Courtesy: Tejas Shah
The Front Facade of the house exhibits Indian Architecture focusing on the Hip Roof with polished wooden columns.
Designed by: 23DC Architects
Location: Jalandhar
Principal Architects: Shiv dada, Mohit Chawla
Photograph Courtesy: Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
The idea of linear blocks with openings on both sides is an ideal response to the tropical climate of the region. This helps in regulating the humidity and reducing heat gain, keeping the different spaces cool naturally.
Designed by: Architecture Narratives
Location: Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala
Principal Architects: Ar. Muhammad Shaheen & Ar. Ashna Aliyar
Photograph Courtesy: Jeez Patrick
Following an Introvert planning, the Boundary wall is of 10’ Height made in stone masonry, so as to break the visibility of internal spaces from the main road. A symbolic, antique door in the Boundary wall greets one to the entrance of the House, giving a similar kind of look, which Indian village homes use to have. Upon entering the house you are greeted with an entrance verandah, car parking and a small garden.
Designed by: SPAN Architects
Location: Indore, Madhya pradesh
Principal Architects: Anand Maroo, Pratik Gupta, Arpit Khandelwal
Photograph Courtesy: Vivek Samaiya & Dhawal Bumb
One key element of this design is the incorporation of traditional materials and finishes, such as wood, stone, and brick visualised in a disciplined approach to recreate a modern building. Plants and customised artwork add an interesting layer to the feel of the office.
Designed by: nPe_DesignStudio
Location: Advocate Arjun Patel, 150 ft ring road, beside Jade Blue, Rajkot
Principal Architects: Naimish Parekh
Photograph Courtesy: Bhargav Thobhani
LE TRANQUIL explores the idea of a modern minimalist house architecture adopting the principles of tropical architecture and design. It is designed as a well thought architectural insert between the existing structures. The main aim is to create well connected spaces between inside and outside where both built space and landscape complement each other and bring a unique kind of experience within. The spaces are oriented in such a way that one can enjoy the views that are created and framed by different design features.
Designed by: Studio Whitescape
Location: Puducherry
Principal Architect: Manjunath C N
Photograph Courtesy: PHX India
The abode follows all the principles of Universal Design and Inclusivity namely equitable use, flexibility, Intuitiveness, tolerance for error, low physical effort, and optimal space for rightful approach and usage. It was a conscious decision of the Principal Architect after knowing that the home minister of the abode that is the mother of the cliental needed barrier-free spaces and access.
Designed by: Space Race Architects
Location: Jalandhar, Pujab
Principal Architects: Ar. Thakur Udayveer Singh
Photograph Courtesy: Purnesh dev Nikhanj
The Devghar’s entrance is a grand spectacle in itself, featuring imposing double doors that have been intricately cut using advanced CNC technology. These doors, with their intricate patterns and symbolism, stand as the gateway to a realm of profound spirituality. They serve as a testament to the fusion of tradition and innovation, bridging the ancient rituals with the modern world. In sum, this Devghar is a sanctuary that fuses art and spirituality, where the interplay of materials, light, and intricate design work harmoniously to create a sacred space that is both visually captivating and spiritually enriching.
Designed by: Chaudhari Associates
Location: Pune
Principal Designers: Pooja Chaudhari & Akash Chaudhari
Photograph Courtesy: Yogesh Mahamuni Photography
Mindful of coastal challenges, materials were meticulously chosen for durability, blending seamlessly with the surroundings.
Designed by: Humanscale Design Studio
Location: Puthenthope, Kerala
Principal Architect: Ar. Harilal
Photograph Courtesy: out of focus & Sixteenistonine
Though confined within the boundaries of the existing structure, we were able to provide playful yet functional planning. The entrance foyer divides the house into public, semi-public, and private spaces.
Designed by: K&M Design Studio
Location: Bangalore
Principal Architects: Ankur Manchanda, Konda Sri Harsha
Photograph Courtesy: Ankur Manchanda
Shifting to the outdoors, the species of plants chosen for the front garden are also inspired by the interior theme. Temple trees, low height palms, ferns and water plants like lotus, and water lilies have been planted. The low height pool is edged with local grey granite stone, forming the central element of the garden. Stepping stones and white pebbles patches add an interesting nuance to the space creating a variety of surfaces that one can look at, feel and touch. The space on one side of the entrance gate frame is designed with knotted wooden planks so that it blends in with garden on the inside.
Designed by: Urban Zen
Location: Road No 72, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Principal Designer: Rohit Suraj
Photograph Courtesy: Ricken Desai
Creating a truly captivating and luminous space, Krishnayan exemplifies the fusion of contemporary minimalist architecture with traditional aesthetics capturing the ideal amount of sunshine. The architecture of the house focuses on open spaces, large windows, and skylights, allowing ample sunlight to filter in throughout the day. Modern materials, sophisticated surfaces and neutral tones make up for the aura of this home. Because it’s a South facing property, the default requirement was to create spaces to let in ample sunlight. The design brief was simple – The clients have their roots from culturally rich Udaipur, Rajasthan and wished to retain the vibes yet blending contemporary aesthetics.
Designed by: Dimensions by Vipin Chauhan & Associates
Location: E 5/128, Arera Colony, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Principal Architects: Ar. Vipin Chauhan & Smriti Chauhan
Photograph Courtesy: Studio new folder
With this design, we wanted to demonstrate that houses can be built across a small plot and at a low budget without having to compromise on design, aesthetics, and comfort of built spaces.
Designed by: Studio Habitect
Location: Nagpur, India
Principal Architects: Ar. Aman Chand, Ar. Akshay Bhandarkar
Photograph Courtesy: Courtesy of Studio Habitect, Pratik Panzade
Our NT’s Habitat project is to renovate an old-small warehouse located in the all-year-around hot-dry weather of Phan Thiet city to become a lovely home for a family of four.
Designed by: Flex.Atelier
Location: Vietnam
Principal Architect: Flex.Atelier
Photograph Courtesy: Minq Bui
The site is located in Vijayawada, AP. The three-storied houses are planned on the east-facing road and the building is positioned on the site as per the regulatory bylaws. Spatially, the house is organized along a central linear circulation spine. Based on the client’s brief, following the bylaws, a generic building block has arrived.
Designed by: Project INC
Location: vijayawada, Andhra pradesh
Principal Architects: Ar. Aditya & Jayaprakash
The facade of the house before the renovation was not similar, which had not created an emphasis on shape and color even though it is located on a large and busy road surface.
Designed by: Space + Architecture
Location: Sóc Trăng, Vietnam
Essentially the spaces are around the central open courtyard that lets the natural light and ventilation within the spaces and connects the spaces to the natural elements. The central court is open ended on north and is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional enclosed courtyard of Indian dwellings.
Designed by: Modo Designs
Location: Ahmedabad
Principal Architects: Modo Designs
Photograph Courtesy: Bharat Aggarwal
Layout of the bungalow was kept in accordance to segregation of public and private spaces, with common hall, located on ground, thereby, facilitating easy approach for visitors and family to enjoy the space.
Designed by: Design Inc
Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan
Principal Architects: Ar Sandeep Jain & Ar Anup Murdia
Photograph Courtesy: Prateek Chandresha
A marvelous one wall of the exterior is characterized by a screen that provides privacy and shade while allowing natural light to filter through. These screens are made to create a visually striking and functional feature while the main entrance gate follows the same design pattern. The facades are embellished with lighting fixtures that highlight the exterior structure and MANNAT signage in black, establishing a bolder appearance.
Designed by: Design Duniya
Location: Chanrapur, Maharashtra
Principal Architect: Ar. Manan Bele
Photograph Courtesy: Lakhan Ramchandani
The evolution of modern interior design happened with various brain storming sessions with the client they wanted something modern and contemporary but at the same time, something that is not very far away from their roots, so we chose to give the home a rustic look by giving it an exposed brick façade and an earthy material palette for the exterior while giving the home a modern touch by using a contemporary language in the interior and boy! It did blend well.
Designed by: Hundreddesigns
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Principal Architects: Mallika Dhabuwala , Abhishek Dhabuwala
Photograph Courtesy: Noaidwin Sttudio
A calm and peaceful outlook is achieved through graceful use of warm tones in the exterior and light brightening tones in the interior. An asymmetrical balance embodies its form.
Designed by: Designloom Architects
Location: North Paravur, Kochi, Kerala
Principal Architects: Ar. Mithun O Raghavan & Ar. Meghna Anilkumar
Photograph Courtesy: Ar. Midhul KM
The screening pattern is a blend of traditional and modern architecture on the exterior. The traditional Indian Jali is applied with modern techniques to give the exterior of the home a classic Indian modern look.
Designed by: STUDIO RSX
Location: MANISHA SOCIETY, NEAR MANISHA CHOKDI, VADODARA
Principal Architect: Ar. Riteksh Patel
The layout of the house is linear with the narrow side as the front facade. We have treated the facade in neutral shades, highlighting the play of solid masses with exposed brick work. The green plants add color and liveliness to the entrance of the house. The metal main gate has motifs which are reflected inside the house in the parking and staircase areas as well.
Designed by: JIHAN ASSOCIATES
Location: Godhra, Gujarat
Principal Designer: Minesh Shah
Photograph Courtesy: JIHAN ASSOCIATES
In this guest house, the 1st-floor is designed with a volume larger than the ground floor with the aim of displaying outside like a floating building. The use of red bricks with a non-dense arrangement on the facades of the building aims to keep natural light to the bedroom and create unique lighting in the nighttime.
Designed by: Biombo Architects
Location: Indonesia
Principal Architects: Nacho Atienza, Bea Alejandre
Photograph Courtesy: KIE
The concept was conceived as an abstraction of the traditional “Nadumuttam (central courtyard) concept” in most of the houses in Kerala, wherein the homes are composed around a focal landscape feature usually a Tulsi plant.
Designed by: 4site architects
Location: Bengaluru, India
Principal Architects: Chandrakant. Kanthigavi
Photograph Courtesy: Gokul Rao Kadam
Conceptualised by Charged Voids for three generations of a family, the layout of the house is centred on the idea of connected living. A strong connection with the outdoors is established through internal courtyards, with the interior spaces framing sunny views of the landscape.
Designed by: Charged Voids
Location: Chandigarh
Principal Architect: Aman Aggarwal
Photograph Courtesy: Javier Callejas
Having lived in a very utilitarian house until now, they desired a shift to a house closer to nature. Expecting the design to be very functional they at the same time believed in maximalism. To develop a concept which response to the context and the client brief has been a journey for us.
Designed by: TRAANSPACE
Location: Vadodara
Principal Architect: Urvi Shah
Photograph Courtesy: Tejas Shah Photography
From the exterior, the two-storeyed structure stands with poise and distinction. The elevation was imagined as a break in the monotony of flat cuboidal facades. To achieve this vision, tactful projections and depressions are carved along the linear vertical edges. These are clad in different materials to give each section a different identity and make it stand out. Deep textures afforded by exposed brick and slate stone build the foundation of an earthy material palette that is followed throughout the residence. The exterior elements, like the fabricated staircase, are positioned in a way to maximize light penetration and cross ventilation.
Designed by: BplusK Architects
Location: Jahangirpura, Surat, Gujarat, India
Principal Architects: Bhavessh Patel
Photograph Courtesy: Prachi Khasgiwala
One of the first things you notice about the front yard, apart from the Saraswati welcome sign, is the beautiful balance of soft and hard skip textures with curvy lines to bring out harmony through the fluidity and softness of the space set in earthy tones. A kota floor and a stepped landscape give the entrance a holistic perspective. The compound wall is designed with a white textured cement finish and terracotta jaali bricks allowing partial exterior vision.
Designed by: Suyash Mankame Design Studio
Location: Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Principal Architect: Ar. Suyash Mankame
Photograph Courtesy: Anuja Kambli
Maximum material was purchased locally to avoid much cartage, the older furniture was reused and refurbished with minimum wastage and recyclable material, also producing an abundance of opportunities to work and earn for the local karigars, who are mostly blurred or underpaid in our construction world.
Designed by: Pramana Design Studio
Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Principal Architect: Neha Bhasin
Photograph Courtesy: Tushar Garg
Vastu shastra since ancient times has been an integral part of Indian architecture, we strive to incorporate these scientific principles in our designs as well, aiding the residents to make their house a home. This rectangular plot of 2400 Sq.ft. With a footprint of 4000 sq.ft, it is a residence where the indoor public spaces are integrated with the outdoors, following Vastu principles. The centrally aligned staircase cabin acts as transitional space from the public to the private zones.
Designed by: ZZARNA SSTUDIO
Location: 143 Kanha Residency, Kalali, Vadodara
Principal Architects: Himanshi Patel & Dipen V Patel
Photograph Courtesy: Sagar Bhavsar
The spatial planning had to adhere to very strict vastu principles around which the whole layout was set up . the design brief given by the client suggests a single looking structure split into two homes for two brothers yet connected by bridges at the entrances and in between , to allow a sense of a joint family home yet give each unit its own individuality. The brief also suggested the house carried an opulent and well curated sense of space making . Each house reflects the persona of the user and offers a diverse experience moving from one home to the other . The property is framed in between two large canopies of rain trees flanking the building.
Designed by: Jalihal Associates
Location: Belgaum, Karnataka
Principal Architect: Juned Jalihal
Photograph Courtesy: Shamanth Patil Photography
Variations in approach of planning, emerged an open plan space, where the clients can enjoy the drama created through high ceiling. The home is oriented as per daily functions with variation of double height living, dining attached with garden, kitchen and master bedroom for elderly parents on ground. While for upper level, two master bedrooms opening into terrace gardens. Large openings carry in bright light and function as wind catchers.
Location: Vadodara; Gujarat, India
Principal Architect: Ar. Manoj Patel
The overall massing of the buildings denote to a response where clear spatial adjustment of private, public, and service area becomes the main program of the house, having each activity being uninterrupted especially in today’s condition where home remains important as users tend to stay longer at home than before.
Designed by: Aaksen Responsible Architecture
Principal Architects: Yanuar Pratama Firdaus
Photograph Courtesy: Azzahra Dartaman
Housing a family of five, along with a pet dog and an African Gray parrot, the client’s brief stated that the residential space should be as serene as the community itself. Well connected with nature, they insisted upon having open, yet private, spaces throughout the house and wanted to ensure a completely relaxing atmosphere for everyone who takes a step inside it. Lastly, building a structure that could withstand the dry and arid heat of Ahmedabad was also required.
Designed by: Dreamscape Architects
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Principal Architects: Ar. Suketu shah & Ar. Aashna Desai
Photograph Courtesy: Ishita Sitwala
A double-height entrance on the northeast as per climatology and Vastu. A largely clad travertine marble-wall beside the main door welcomes you into this plush home.
Designed by: New Dimension
Location: Udaipur,Rajasthan
Principal Architects: Saurabh Dosi
To achieve a quiet and peaceful living environment, the house therefore, is conceived with an inward-looking spatial arrangement. The exterior of the house is a composition of solid granite cuboids and wooden jaalis that not only create a perforated skin between the courtyard and the outdoor neighborhood but also create a warm contrast softening the blocking. The wooden jaalis, an introvert pattern complementing the design of the residence, characterize the façades of the residence while adding an element of playfulness to the structure.
Designed by: Arch.Lab
Location: Panchkula, India
Principal Architects: Mohit Vij, Harsimran Singh
The exterior of the house reflects tropical modernism. A custom-designed lengthy armchair sits at the sit out space , overlooking the landscape of the site , for the clients to spend their quiet evenings at.
Designed by: ARK Architecture Studio
Location: Trivandrum, Kerala
Principal Architect: Rahul Kumar
Photograph Courtesy: out of focus
The raw concrete exterior with exposed bricks and sparsely used rustic metal gives the house a modern façade, while the simple grey picket fence and the landscaping of the garden and balconies makes it softer – homelier. In the front façade, customized corten steel jalis have been designed in such a manner that it cast an interesting sociography in the interior spaces, as well as give a modern look in the elevation of the house.
Designed by: Foresight Associates
Location: Bill-road -Vadodara
Principal Architects: Shivali Agrawal, Kunal Patel & Azaz Saleh
The semi luxury villa taps into an exemplary spatial experience. One that breathes life into the vision of a ‘perfect home’ for the family of doctors while redefining the paradigms of contemporary design with a rooted identity. Specifically carved out spaces with flora and the natural wind flow welcomes the user with a soothing mind, it allows one to instinctively experience the exhilaration of proximity to nature.
Designed by: Architect K Atelier
Location: Bhopal, Madhya pradesh
Principal Architect: Kulveer Singh
Photograph Courtesy: studio_newfolder
Located in the small town of Pudukottai, this private residence with a nice pool, lots of privacy, and green pockets is an extension of the personality of the doctor couple the abode was designed for. As the neighbor had built without any setback and with no windows on the east sidewall, the swimming pool was identified to be located in the east.
Designed by: Shanmugam Associates
Location: Trichy, India
Principal Architects: Shanmugam Associates
Photograph Courtesy: LINK Studio
The house is located in Soc Trang city, which belongs to a small province in the Southwest of Vietnam. The client requests to build a comfy house at which his family can enjoy a resort lifestyle.
Designed by: DA VANG Studio
Principal Architect: Nguyễn Đắc Anh Quân
A Large requirement on such a small plot called for an introverted solution with a garden at the center, around which the rest of the spaces function. This garden house was lifted up to accommodate parking, a room for the domestic help and a games room on the stilt floor.
Designed by: Spacefiction Studio
Location: Hyderabad, India
Principal Architects: Baba Sashank, Vindhya Guduru
Photograph Courtesy: Monika Sathe Photography
LVS.house has a key difference from the other tube houses when it comes to the ground area. The house has a narrow width that opens up in the back, which resembles the letter L. This offers a very interesting direction to develop the special design for the construction.
Designed by: AD9 Architects
Principal Architects: AD9 Architects
Photograph Courtesy: Quang Tran
The new layout design was carefully planned over the existing foundation, to cause minimum alterations in the structure and the load bearing walls that stood on the existing foundation were kept intact.
Designed by: AD Studio 9
Principal Architects: Apoorva Lekha N & Sandesh Dhanaraj
The house embraces its corner plot advantage by embracing the park with an array of fenestrations. These carefully placed windows not only invite abundant natural light but also offer picturesque views of the green surroundings, creating an atmosphere of tranquility.
Designed by: ANDstudio
Location: Sector 36, Chandigarh
Principal Architect: Anirudh Nanda
The lower level caters to both common work unit and entertainment zones adjoined with garden where the families can gather for some recreational time. This urban residence is defined by the 3 voids that punctuate built mass to varying depths.
Designed by: MANOJ PATEL DESIGN STUDIO
Location: Godhra
Principal Architect: Manoj Patel
Photograph Courtesy: MK Gandhi Studio
Wood in the form of HPL gave warmth to the building, ribbed granite was used to highlight both site and building entry points and Corten steel on gate along with the textured paint enclosure wall brought in some amount earthiness to the overall symphony of materials.
Designed by: Jyaamiti Architectural Studio
Principal Architect: Ar. Ashray Gowda
Photograph Courtesy: Shamanth Patil
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