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  • 50 Refreshing Skylight Design Ideas To Brighten Up Your Home

    Skylight Design is a trending concept in modern homes. It brings an ample amount of natural light into the interiors. A good Skylight Design can enhance the ambience and bring positive vibes into the space. It is a good gathering space where one can socialise and relax after a tiring day. On a rainy day, an open Skylight Design can bring in the element of water and cool the interiors. Modern Skylight Design is highly innovative and experiments with a wide range of materials and textures. Let us look at a few mesmerising Skylight Design inspirations that can complement interior design.

    Whimsical Sciography On Brick

    The staircase rising against the only brick wall inside the house, though simple, adds an elemental tranquillity. The skylight above it cast whimsical sciography on the brick wall. The play of these shadows along with the core court at its base keep the house dramatic throughout the day.

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    Designed by:  Traanspace

    Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

    Principal Architect : Urvi Shah

    Photograph Courtesy : Tejas Shah

    Skylight That Welcomes Rain

    These courtyards in conjunction with the carefully placed monsoon windows in them and the horizontal strip ventilators opening to the exteriors in each room create a microclimate inside the house that helps keep the house cool during the hottest months.

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    Designed by: LIJO RENY architects

    Location: Chavakkad, Thrissur, Kerala

    Principal Architect: Reny Lijo

    Photograph Courtesy: Praveen Mohandas

    Grilled Neoclassical Aesthetics

    Located on dense urban fabrics of surat city “Avadh” aesthetically stands out with neoclassical architecture style, along with well carved functional spaces throughout all floors.

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    Designed by:  R design

    Location: Udhna, Surat

    Principal Architect: Arvind Mistry

    Photograph Courtesy: Sunny Bhutwala & firoz Motorwala

    Linear Strip of Light

    The handrail is custom-designed, clear glass framed with MS box in matte black powder coating. No trace of wall light is seen through the staircase area as a linear light inserted in a wooden round bar, 9 inches above the staircase runs parallelly. This upside throw light enhances the consistent vertical grooves adding up to the heights.

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    Designed by:   The Crossboundaries

    Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

    Principal Architect:  Harsh Boghani

    Photograph Courtesy: Umang Shah

    Recycled Glass With Perforated Wall

    The opening of the courtyard from the top is covered with recycled glass which traps the heat at the top, while the parallel wall on both sides is perforated which allows heated air to flow. A tree placed in the court provides shade and keeps the space moist.

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    Designed by:  Atelier Shantanu Autade + Studioboxx

    Location: Dhotre, Maharashtra

    Principal Architect: Shantanu Autade & Rahul Dabir

    Photograph Courtesy: Abhijeet Ghospurika

    Shadows of Grilled Skylight

    On entering the house, one is welcomed by an internal courtyard whose prolific green foliage is bathed with natural light from the overhead skylight feature. This miniature green strip provides the emotive focus, visually connecting the entry to living room and dining space. 

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    Designed by: i2a Architects Studio

    Location: ERNAKULAM, KERALA

    Principal Architect: AR. MANURAJ C R

    Photograph Courtesy: Running Studios

    Volumes of Glass Unite

    The façade is wrapped in exposed concrete, textured white-surfaces, and engineered wood to stand tall as a monolith against the blue skies of the city. The interior is kept simple, straightforward with durable yet striking architectural elements composing the spaces. Materials such as stone, wood, fixtures, and fittings have been locally sourced and indigenously crafted by local craftsmen with a focus on durability and easy replacement and repair.

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    Designed by:  Sian Architects

    Location: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

    Principal Architect: Surbhi Singhal, Deepanshu Arneja

    Photograph Courtesy: Suryan and Dang

    Staircase of Organic Forms

    The structure contains wind towers for natural cooling and multiple internal courts with plantation and openings producing ‘Venturi effect’ with negative and positive air pressure zones. The building consumes energy from photovoltaic solar panels placed upon sloping roofs and parking shed. Along with rain water harvesting system, proper sewage treatment has been planned which provides water for the kitchen garden.

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    Designed by:  PMA Madhushala

    Location: Talegaon Dabhade, Puna

    Principal Architect: Prasanna Morey

    Photograph Courtesy: Hemant Patil

    Thin Strip of Triangle Grills

    A special veneer faced sitting deck has been crafted near full height windows visually connecting the drama of natural stone cladded in the courtyard. Flawless carpentry adds up the details to shine at every junction.

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    Designed by:  IKS Architects

    Location: Rajkot, Gujarat

    Principal Architect: Kushal Shah, Ishita Shah

    Photograph Courtesy: Murtaza Gandhi

    Soft Light Through Skylight 

    A small sunken, pebbled courtyard cum seating adds one more layer of interest to the large split-level living-dining expanse of the Skewed House. The greenery here establishes connections with its counterpart outside, minimizing the distinction between the inside and the outside. The light that cascades from the skylight directly above the courtyard-stairwell block animates the space, its play adding a dynamic dimension to the living area.

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    Designed by:  Studio Lagom

    Location: Surat, Gujarat

    Photograph Courtesy: Photographix india , Sebastian Zachariah + Ira

    Skylight Interacting Functionally

    Space for a connecting passage was left to link terraces shared by various shops at this level. This space though a part of the building exists independently. The walled terrace was finally added as a breathing nook to an otherwise function-oriented layout.

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    Designed by: TRAANSPACE

    Location: Vadodara

    Principal Architect: Urvi Shah

    Photograph Courtesy: Tejas Shah Photography

    Sloped Glass Ceiling

     A dynamic ceiling, one that changes with the weather. Gaze and fantasize about patterns in the clouds, experience the rain which feels like a waterfall on your heads, stare at the moon and the stars all night! This cool north light brightens the house throughout the day, reducing electrical consumption. 

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    Designed by:   SferaBlu Architects + Naman Shah Architects

    Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

    Principal Architect: Naman Shah

    Photograph Courtesy:  Umang Shah

    Double Height Skylight

    The basement is segregated into two zones the tv area and bar which opens up into a small courtyard which brings in the natural light and air in the basement.

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    Designed by:  Modo Designs

    Location:  Rancharda, Ahmedabad

    Principal Architect:  Arpan Shah

    Photograph Courtesy:  Vinay Panjwani

    Patterned Skylight Over Courtyard

    The dining is placed in between the two courtyards to accommodate large family gatherings. This means that the clients are constantly connected to nature and its conditions outside, be it the morning sunshine or the smell of the monsoon rains.

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    Designed by:  Studio One By Zero

    Location: Sholavaram, Chennai

    Principal Architect: Deepak Sundaram

    Photograph Courtesy: Yash R Jain

    Elliptical Concrete Perforations

    The reception at the entry welcomes with a landscape extending to the roof, inviting one to take a walk and have a glimpse of the entire property. The entire roof is hidden with hanging curtain creepers which is literally a green curtain while entering the lobby, hoping to set the initial tone.

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    Designed by:  Shanmugam Associates

    Location:  Rajkot, Gujarat

    Principal Architect:  Santhosh Shanmugam, Raja Krishnan D, Ramya Raman

    Photograph Courtesy:  Vinay Panjwani    

    Illusion of Birds Flying

    The sunrays observed at the site served as inspiration. The staircase’s cut-out features a lovely jali with vivid bird representations that fill the space with the illusion of birds flying at various times and angles throughout the year.

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    Designed by:   DA Architects

    Location: Dahod, Gujarat

    Principal Architect: Ar. Atri Shah & Ar. Dhara Shah

    Photograph Courtesy: Gosalia Ira

    Sloped Roof Glass

     Essentially it is a space for encounter, organized within beautiful but aging structures surrounding a large Banyan tree. Time, arbitrary additions, and asymmetric structural and infrastructural loading had caused a level of damage and decay that was revealed through a patient and assiduous examination of walls, foundations, roofs, etc.

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    Designed by:  Malik Architecture

    Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Principal Architect: Kamal Malik & Arjun Malik

    Photograph Courtesy: Bharath Ramamrutham

    Eco Friendly Glass Swirls

    The swirls of Chuzhi start as walls and spiral all the way up to form the roof. Perched in between the three trees, the house has been designed with a glass roof to give you the feeling of living underneath the canopy of trees.

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    Designed by:  Wallmakers

    Location: Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu

    Principal Architect:  Vinu Daniel

    Photograph Courtesy: Syam Sreesylam

    Thin Louvered Skylight

    On the ground floor half of the site is left opening the east side to imbibe natural light to enter into entry, living and dining space. The central core being the Puja and stair (double height ) spaces illuminate the house with light & air.

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    Designed by: Cubism Architects & Interiors

    Location: Tirupur, TamilNadu, India

    Principal Architect: Ar. Prasanna Parvatikar

    Coffered Ceiling Skylight

    The terrace is landscaped with green roofing. All the private spaces flow seamlessly into each other and remain un-contained. There are framed views from each space of the courtyard and from the greens of the strategically located planter boxes, Balconies, and bridge.

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    Designed by:  Studio SKAI

    Location: Chennai

    Principal Architect: Senthil Kumar

    Photograph Courtesy: Little Attic

    Ceiling With Circular Openings 

    The courtyard is placed in such a way that it is visually connected at all levels. All these architectural features, incorporating use of red solid bricks, baked earth tiles, terracotta jalli and grey fly ash bricks, help address the micro climate, create interesting light & shade experiences through roof perforations, provide safe green courtyards and sufficient ventilation. 

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    Designed by:  Shanmugam Associates

    Location: Tamil Nadu

    Principal Architect: Ar. Shanmugam A, Ar D Rajakrishnan, Ar Santhosh ShanmugamDesign

    Photograph Courtesy: LINK studio

    Lush Courtyard Garden

    The initial concept of Lael emerged from the site conditions. As it was a barren land with minimal vistas, our main motto was to integrate landscape within the built closure in a way to enhance the liveability of the spaces and provide a tropical setting inside and outside the dwelling. 

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    Designed by: Barefoot Architects

    Location: Mannarkkad, Kerela

    Principal Architect: Basil Kalladi, Nithin Raj

    Photograph Courtesy: Justin Sebastian

    Skylight Over Wash Basin

    This abode seeks to provide a space for retreat and relaxation, while also offering an opportunity to experience various notions of interaction between spaces and with landscape.  Its structure is intended to seamlessly integrate with the natural environment, creating a sense of spaciousness and freshness to anyone experiencing the spaces. Bold, aligned and striking are the three concluding words that define this project.

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    Designed by:  i2a Architects Studio

    Location: Thrissur, Kerala

    Principal Architect: Ar. Manuraj C R

    Photograph Courtesy: Running Studios

    Tropical Indoor Garden

    The upper floor has the master bedroom, son’s bedroom, and a guest bedroom along with a huge terrace that overlooks the garden and is used for hosting parties. The master bedroom in the upper floor opens completely out to the courtyard space using sliding doors creating an intimate connection to the private courtyard. The private spaces above overlooking in to the double height courtyard become an interaction pivot.  The strategic openings act as a catalyst of exchange between the observer and observed via the play of light, wind and the colors of nature.

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    Designed by:   i2a Architects Studio

    Location: Thrissur, Kerala

    Principal Architect:  Ar. Manuraj C R

    Photograph Courtesy: Running Studios

    Narrow Striped Light Well

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    Designed by:  Srijit Srinivas-ARCHITECTS

    Location: Thiruvanthapuram, kerela

    Principal Architect: Srijit Srinivas

    Photograph Courtesy: Justin Sebastian Photography

    Serene Bedroom Skylight

    The design has allowed for a home theatre room at the rear side, for subsequent execution in the future. The Bed Room located on the first floor towards the front has a balcony has louvers which ensure privacy while bringing in cooling breezes. The visual effect in these rooms is also a striking feature.

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    Designed by: Srijit Srinivas – ARCHITECTS

    Location: Kerala

    Principal Architect: Srijit Srinivas

    Photograph Courtesy: Prasanth Mohan, Running Studios

    Rectangle Stairwell Skylight

    The site originally consisted of two beautiful and wide foliaged mango trees and a Tulsithara. The way these trees complemented the site beautifully, strengthened the decision to retain them and further designing was based on this motto.

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    Designed by: Mudbricks

    Location: Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala

    Principal Architect: Ar. Surya Prasanth

    Photograph Courtesy: Justin Sebastian

    Wide Skylight in Small Home

    The secondary node is the External verandah with a sit-out courtyard which channels the wind towards the interior of the house, thereby making the primary node the “lungs” of the house. To amplify the breath-ability of the entire house, Jalli work was incorporated into the building’s facade ensuring that the house inhales cool breeze and exhales hot air. The In.X-Hale Residence was born. 

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    Designed by: architecture.SEED

    Location: Maranchery, Kerala

    Principal Architect: Fazil Moidunny

    Photograph Courtesy: LINK studio

    Jali and Tile Perforations

    The Axial House, located amidst of a busy town stands out from the overall background with its massive look showcasing a contemporary style of architecture with a perfect blend of landscaping.The facade showcase a certain simplicity of modernism through a combination of clean horizontal & vertical lines.The design of the landscape along with the architecture established the “ Spirit of the place”.

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    Designed by: VM Architects

    Location: Kerala

    Principal Architect: Vinay Mohan

    Photograph Courtesy: Running Studios

    Divine White Opening

    The challenge was to redefine the interior spaces with more fluidity, openness and the exterior with utmost simplicity with no or minimum indication of what is inside out of a structure which was completely contrary to the idea. The thought that architecture does not always need to be new or the materials and even the spaces could be ‘reused’ with careful analysis of the context and bringing a sustainable output by solving the constraints.

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    Designed by:  ZERO STUDIO

    Location: Perinthalmanna, India

    Photograph Courtesy: Prasanth Mohan

    Timber and Greens

    Adjacency to the sea, coupled with the humid climatic conditions of the region, encouraged us to adhere to an open plan. The vision was to design an energy-efficient house that would benefit from natural phenomena like cross ventilation, passive cooling and day lighting. Thereby, the plan and volume of the spaces were carefully worked out in order to improve the efficiency of the built spaces.

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    Designed by: The Design Room

    Location: Trivandrum , Kollam, Kerala, India

    Principal Architect: Ar. Nanga Kishor, Ar. Sebastian K John, Ar. Vivin Shankar

    Photograph Courtesy: Out of Focus

    Sunlight on Grey Textures

    The house is a southwest facing unit received the harsh summer sun for good 6 months of the year. In order to make it passively cool the services like the toilets and the wardrobe spaces were positioned in the front side to block the south west sun and keep the interiors cooler. As a result both the bedrooms towards the west corner on the two levels receive natural light from the courtyard space. The first floor toilets were kept at a low height to allow some more natural filtered light between the slabs through glass bricks.

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    Designed by: Forum Advaita

    Location: Mohali, Ajit Singh Nagar,  Chandigarh, Punjab

    Principal Architect: Ar. Aman Sohal

    Photograph Courtesy: Ar. Aman Sohal

    Greenery To The Skies

    All workspaces are organized around an interior courtyard, which serves two purposes: it facilitates the flow between the interior spaces and creates a connection with the surrounding greenery and the sky.

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    Designed by:  Mandviwala Qutub and Associates

    Location: Ahmedabad

    Principal Architect: Qutub Mandviwala & Mita Patel

    Photograph Courtesy: Inclined Studio

    Light Over Warm Tones

    One courtyard has shallow waterbody that cools the incoming wind before it enters the house. This courtyard also has a jali that allows for the wind to be channeled and then thrown into the house like a whiff of a cool breeze on a summer afternoon.

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    Designed by:   Samira Rathod Design Atelier

    Location: Bharuch

    Principal Architect: Samira Rathod

    Photograph Courtesy: Niveditaa Gupta

    Multistory Skylight

    The Hotel is surrounded by lush lawns and modern landscapes with a stunning view of the city. It acts as a canvas to highlight natural elements used in and around the hotel. Soft sand tones are used as a general theme in order to achieve a single unified look.

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    Designed by: Studio Synergy

    Location: Bharuch

    Principal Architect: Ar. Umesh Choudhary

    Photograph Courtesy: Pixellus Photography

    Timber With Small Openings

    A rich white canvas of Statuarioalong with teak wood is used as the main component of the material palate, specific corners were highlighted sometimes complementing to the base materials and sometimes contrasting by considering the quality of natural light, area of application in order to a specific ambience to the space based on functions and activities.

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    Designed by:  Jyaamiti Architectural Studio

    Location: Bangalore

    Principal Architect: Ar. Ashray Gowda

    Photograph Courtesy: Shamanth Patil

    Grid-like Coffered Ceiling

    Rat trap walls’ raw brick texture highlights this home’s unique character in relation to the neighborhood. The interaction of Sunlight and the Dog tooth bond brickwork creates essential drama all throughout the day.

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    Designed by:  SomA.Architects

    Location: Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

    Principal Architect: Pradheep Lakshman, Karpaga Muthu Meenakshi

    Photograph Courtesy: Ulaganathan Brilly & Keshav

    Small And Sloped Circular

    The sunlit bridge chronicles the rays of the sun like clockwork during the day through the sizeable circular skylight which was brought down for scale. The bridge then leads to the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe with an attached bath area. The balcony in the master bedroom was aptly placed in the southwest side in order to reduce the heat gain.

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    Designed by: Architecture Narratives 

    Location: Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala

    Principal Architect: Ar. Muhammad Shaheen & Ar. Ashna Aliyar

    Photograph Courtesy: Jeez Patrick

    Trapezoidal Skylight

    The abode is designed and built in accordance with Vastu Shastra – the ancient principles of spatial design and architecture. The natural light fills all of the rooms, and some are directly exposed to the surrounding greenery. The exterior finishing of the mansion includes tile cladding, flex stone, cladding, vox ceiling, and terracotta jali.

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    Designed by: Design Studio Associates

    Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

    Principal Architect: Ruchir Sheth

    Strip Skylight With Niche

     In order to harvest the coolness during the night-time, large openings have been proposed at the ground and first-floor roof levels with ventilators at the double-height areas to let out the hot air during daytime as it rises up due to the stack effect and helps in constant ingress of fresh air into the building.

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    Designed by:  LID architects

    Location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

    Principal Architect: Alvin Albert & Arthi Mesiya

    Photograph Courtesy: LINK studio

    Brutalist Aesthetic Skylight

    The material palette – The selection is ruled by the honesty and purity that allows the beauty of each material to shine through, unhindered by cosmetic overlays. Grey concrete, the singular and central material, stars both in the architectural and interior narratives. These grey expanses are beautifully textured by timber imprints of the shuttering used to cast the slabs and walls. In the interiors, the building material is joined by sandstone, Kota stone, sunlight, and teakwood (for furniture) to create an environment that is beautifully poised between simplicity and richness.

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    Designed by:  The Grid Architects

    Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

    Principal Architect: Snehal Suthar & Bhadri Suthar

    Photograph Courtesy: Photographix India

    Vibrant Red On Grey

    Devoid of artificial facade treatment, form follows function in the geometry of the structure; which emphasizes a harmonious coexistence. The Terracotta Jali breaks the monotony in addition to maintaining privacy. A predominantly grey and yellow exterior, using Terracotta tiles, is reflected in the elevational boxes which shade parts of the bungalow.

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    Designed by: Aakar Group of Consultancy

    Location: Sangli, Maharashtra

    Principal Architect: Milind Kulkarni, Mrudul Kulkarni

    Photograph Courtesy: Clickophilets.Studio

    Light on Coarse Texture Wall

    The entire material palette consists of natural materials sourced locally and crafted on site. It gives a sense of having emerged from the land itself because of the deep ochre pigmented grit plaster used as an exterior finish for the entire house and the raw interiors derive their inspiration from the rugged mountain caves. The coarse texture also acts as a reliable weather resistant technique during extreme winters, summers and on windy days.

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    Designed by:  Unbound Studio

    Location:  Nashik, Maharashtra

    Principal Architect: Jay R. Chauhan

    Photograph Courtesy: Vikrant Dashputre 

    Parallel Perforated Grills

    Ring House is a house with a concept that started from the client’s desire to accommodate the hobby of playing basketball for father and son. Located in middle-class housing cluster in the Serpong sub-district of the Indonesian Capital, which measuring just 8×16 square meters. On this small land, client can still have a basketball area. The architect then expanded this become the main concept design, where the basketball area becomes the point of interest and communal area.

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    Designed by:  Delution

    Location: Indonesia

    Principal Architect: Muhammad Egha, Hezby Ryandi, Fahmy Desrizal, Indira Pramundita , Naufal Ryandi

    Photograph Courtesy: Fernando Gomulya

    Varied Circular Skylights

    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. 

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    Designed by:  AD9 Architects

    Location: Vietnam

    Design Team: Nguyen Nho, Phan Trong Hiep, Dang Thanh Phats, Nguyen Thanh Hai Nam, Nguyen Duc Truyen, Hua Huu Phuoc

    Photograph Courtesy: Quang Tran

    Diagonal Grill Patterns

    Another featuring element is the jailAs clients’ origin is from Rajasthan, designers wanted to depict their roots in a very strong manner. This was made possible through the jail design. The intrinsic design of the jail was inspired by the Rajasthani art form called ‘Warli Art.’ This when comes in contact with light, will generate moving patterns on the wall in form of a shadow. In addition, its placement was mainly on the south side to cut the harsh sun rays. Jali being the main element of the exterior and the open courtyard, added an aura of joy to the built form.

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    Designed by: PBA & Designs (Patel Bhavin Architects)

    Location:  Bardoli, Surat

    Principal Architect: Bhavin Patel & Sneha Dhandharia Patel

    Photograph Courtesy: kamal panchal 

    Open To Sky Fish Scale Texture Wall

    The separation of the building blocks ensures ventilation, maximizing the use of natural light for all spaces, limiting energy for lighting and cooling. The two-verandas space inside the house is commonplace for the family to connect members, making it easy for everyone to see each other. This is a place where the family dines together, where the children study, dad lies in the hammock, mom relaxes, reads books, or cooks. The lowered eaves, enveloping the learning space of two children, creating a space with a warm and safe feeling but still airy and flexible.

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    Designed by:  CTA – Creative Architects

    Location: Tay Ninh, Vietnam

    Principal Architect: Bui The Long

    Photograph Courtesy: Hiroyuki Oki

    Skylight Resembling Brick Layout

    To allow the natural light to lit up the interior spaces, we have underplayed the flooring by having neutral greys across the common areas. The kitchen and toilet areas have been made to look very vibrant by using handmade tiles of varied hues. The southeast-facing bedrooms have wooden flooring to bring in warmth. The walls inside and outside have marble and brick tile cladding

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    Designed by:   Forum-Advaita

    Location: sector 69, Mohali, Chandigarh

    Principal Architect: Aman Sohal

    Photograph Courtesy: JeevanJyot

    Timber Engraved Skylight

     This prompted us to leave a good 10’ wide space at the ground floor which was landscaped with a strip of tropical plants all along the eastern side.  The House was designed from inside out, scooping out volumes intermittently, thereby creating these double height public spaces on either side of the central corridor. The large expanse of veneer clad false ceiling at the first-floor level unifies these spaces under a single element.

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    Designed by:  BetweenSpaces

    Location: Bengalore

    Principal Architect: Divya Ethirajan, Pramod Jaiswal

    Photograph Courtesy: Shamanth Patil J

    Laser Cut Perforations

    The central double height court is covered with mild steel, with laser cut perforations; parametrically designed to create privacy. The perforations are smaller where the adjacent building has an opening looking into the court and larger, where the building has a blank wall. The wardrobe features handmade cane work, a fast vanishing craft practice. The attached toilet is made transparent so the planters inside are visible, lit from the skylight above.

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    Designed by:  Spacefiction Studio

    Location: Hyderabad, India

    Principal Architect: Baba Sashank, Vindhya Guduru

    Photograph Courtesy: Monika Sathe Photography

    Indians are craving a beautiful Skylight Design in present times. They tend to find courtyards with skylights convenient for spending their evenings watching the sunset. Thus, a good Skylight Design could add to the experience. However, there is a trend, especially in urban areas, to bring functionality to skylights. Skylight Design can be found over staircases, courtyards, transition spaces, and living rooms. It is also worth noting that the categorization of these inspiring Skylight Design ideas is not in chronological order of the best designs. It is a potpourri of beautiful spaces that offer unique perspectives. Are there any strategies to use a skylight without increasing the temperature of the building?

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