The project is a purposeful house renovation design. The site is located in a residential area of central Hyderabad, surrounded by other houses. Two existing structures – a two-story house and a small clinic, both built in the 80s – were separated by a large garden, shaded by old mango trees. The brief was to build a home for the client’s family that would reflect their new space requirements and contemporary taste. In addition, a small office + production space and staff quarters were to be accommodated.
This Hyderabad House Renovation Design Reflects Modern Elements | Biome Environmental Solutions
The clinic building was renovated to house the production space and staff quarters, with the addition of a parking space covered by a weatherproof clay tile paneled roof.
As the original buildings were frame structures in good condition, it was agreed to renovate and extend the existing house, rather than demolish it completely. This would be both economically and ecologically beneficial. Further, minimizing the generation of construction waste.
While the team largely retained the functional arrangement of the ground and first floors, they trimmed excess circulation areas and enlarged openings to add new rooms or enhance existing spaces.
The team demolished a small hall on the first floor to create a double-height space for the dining area on the lower level. A larger semi-circular concrete staircase made way for more compact stairs in metal and wood. Further, connects all floors through an open triple-height volume while making space for additional toilets. An elevator shaft was carved out of the existing foyer.
The team removed the old-style mouldings to maintain the natural, clean aesthetic of the main house and used drywall for internal divisions to minimise changes to the existing marble flooring.
The team screened the double and triple-height spaces, along with the open-to-sky yoga space, from neighbouring buildings by using fluted glass windows or glass bricks on the sides, and by repurposing a pergola salvaged from the original house for the top.
Beyond choosing appropriate materials and enhancing natural light and ventilation, the team ensured greater water security in the new buildings. They harvested all rainwater falling on the terraces and recycled greywater from the bath and wash areas through a reed bed system on the terrace, reusing it for flushing and gardening.
The designers oriented the building primarily outward to the east, towards the garden, and added cantilevered balconies and terraces as the only extensions to the lower floors.
The architects added an almost entirely new second floor to meet the clients’ current needs, designing a children’s bedroom, a home theatre-cum-den with a pantry for entertaining guests, and a yoga space, while also remodelling and expanding the existing master bedroom.
The designers emphasised the junction between old and new by separating the white plastered walls on the first floor from the exposed earth block walls above using a jigsaw-patterned strip of ribbon windows.
The team continued this strip into the louvred screen that conceals the toilet windows and plumbing lines on the south. Further, modifying the angle of the louvres to allow more light to enter where the windows sit behind.
The old structure thus serves as the base for accommodating new requirements, without sacrificing the ecological concerns that are a critical part of urban modernity.
Fact File
Designed by: Biome Environmental Solutions
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: Shruthi and Sunith’s House
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Year Built: 2022
Built-up Area: 4550 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Sharath Nayak & Siddharath Achaya
Photograph Courtesy: Suryan // Dang
Technical Team: Mahendar.R
Engineering & Consulting > Structural: Studio RKC
General Constructing: Sia constructions
Landscape Architecture: Studio Confluence
Interior Design: Essajees atelier
Source: Archdaily
Firm’s Website Link: Biome Environmental Solutions
The Firm’s Instagram Link: Biome Environmental Solutions
Firm’s Facebook Link: Biome Environmental Solutions
For Similar Project>>This Environmentally Friendly Design Creates Harmony Between Nature And Architecture
Redefining Indian temple architecture, the relocation of the existing shrine due to a new residential project presented an opportunity to design a space that seamlessly integrates tradition with contemporary needs. The given 400 sq. ft. site was envisioned not merely as a shrine to Lord Datta, a local deity, but as a vibrant community space, […]
Hotel Grand Shaurya is a landmark hospitality and a fine example of modern hotel design. The project envisioned and executed with a deep sensitivity toward spatial aesthetics, user comfort, and modern functionality. Rising elegantly across six levels (Ground + Five Floors), the building encapsulates a holistic approach to luxury, blending contemporary design with timeless sophistication. […]
This brutalist architectural style house perches along a scenic waterfront. ‘The House that Meets the River’ subtly emerges, blending into its verdant surroundings while gracing what could arguably be Thiruvalla’s most captivating locale. Embracing a brutalist architectural style, yet characterized by the elegance of simplicity in its choice of materials, this residence embodies a profound […]
Nestled within a 30×40 ft plot is the compact house design in Banashankari 6th Stage, Bengaluru. This residence for the Ellappans, reimagines traditional Indian living in a contemporary, spatially dynamic form. Designed for a family of three- Mr. Ellappan, his wife, and their teenage son- the house expresses a deep connection to vernacular roots while […]
This contemporary courtyard house is designed within constraints that often give rise to the most creative solutions. This residence, nestled in a landlocked plot flanked by development on three sides, represents a unique architectural intervention that turns limitation into opportunity. The client’s vision was both unusual and ambitious: to create a twin house under one […]
This multi generational home is a testament to the ability of the design practice to blend aesthetic appeal with practical functionality. Keeping environmental sustainability and the welfare of the community at the forefront, Bhowal designed a home that was truly ahead of its time. His visionary approach and the Design Consortium’s expertise in providing a […]
In this modern luxury home, courtyards spill into living spaces, and the lines between inside and outside dissolve into a seamless whole. This 17,800 sq. ft. bungalow in Anand, by Hiren Patel Architects, blurs the boundaries between landscape, architecture, and interiors, creating a home where nature isn’t just the backdrop but an integral part of […]
Nestled in the foothills of the Shivalik range, the Himalayas is our latest project, Ekasham — a private residence refurbishment and redevelopment project, spread across an area of 2177 sqm. The monolithic home, through its volumes, composed of old and new structures, merges into a singular silhouette evoking the presence of a monolith from which […]
This single-story sustainable home in Ezhupunna blends traditional Kerala architecture with tropical, eco-friendly design. Inspired by the “kullakadavu” concept, a central pond encourages family interaction while enhancing the landscape. This Ezhupunna Home is Rooted in Eco-friendly Design | Judson Associates Architects & Interiors Despite being near lakes and beaches, adding a pond improves year-round moisture […]
The Indian farmhouse accommodation goes on to capitalize on a mature evolutionary synthesis of ancestral aesthetics and contemporary features. With this, the outside and the inside of farmhouses became places of comfort with nature. In this blog, we delve into 15 incredible farmhouse designs that entail a harmonious blending. While they exhibit different spaces in […]