SapanoUday is a contemporary residence that balances material rawness with layered textures and crafted detail, aligning modern living with cultural and spatial sensibilities. Designed by Hundreddesigns, the home responds closely to the client’s routines and artistic inclinations while thoughtfully integrating Vastu principles.
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The designers defined the architecture through a minimal palette, using exposed concrete ceilings and a robust brick façade to create a durable and layered textures.
A double-height entrance door leads into layered volumes, creating a triple-height dining space that merges with the temple, forming the spiritual and spatial core.
An open-to-sky courtyard, wrapped by sculptural staircases, draws in light and ventilation, becoming a dynamic pause within the home.
The program unfolds across formal and informal living areas, an office, an outdoor art studio, five en-suite bedrooms, and a home theater. Layered textures, along with gardens, water bodies, and sculptures, extend the experience beyond the interiors.
Interiors soften the architectural rigor through a nuanced material language. Wooden tones, rattan cane, brass, and neutral backdrops are punctuated with muted pastels and bold accents.
Custom furniture and lighting introduce a strong geometric identity—arched panels, fluted surfaces, and graphic compositions lend rhythm and depth. Bedrooms remain calm yet tactile, while bathrooms feature expressive mosaic surfaces.
Art is seamlessly embedded, from curated pieces to integrated wall compositions, reinforcing the client’s sensibility. A careful balance of clean lines and gentle curves ensures cohesion.
SapanoUday ultimately reads as a layered home—where structure, craft, and art converge in a composed yet expressive narrative.
Fact File
Designed by: HundredDesigns
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: Sapnuday Valsad Residence
Location: Valsad
Project Size: 9972 Sq.ft
Principal Architects: Ar. Abhishek Dhabuwala & Ar. Mallika Dhabuwala
Photograph Courtesy: Nilkanth Bharucha
Firm’s Instagram Link: HundredDesigns
Firm’s Facebook Link: HundredDesigns
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