Jashoda Ba farm is weekend home for family of Surat situated near dumas beach. Far away from dense city fabric site was great opportunity to have a contemporary weekend home and have relaxing day from stressful routine life.
Contemporary Weekend Home with a hint of Ethnic Elements | R design
Visit: R design
The site is affiliated with private residence ,servant quarters, big garden & parking.
The whole idea is to have one weekend home with natural material where this family can have weekend stay in calm place.
The exterior elevation Is kept sharp cross edges to dominate its looks although interior kept silent with natural material pallet to incorporate connection to nature.
This residence include swimming pool , living area , dinning area , kitchen with 3 bedroom & terrace garden.
Keeping in mind sustainability aspects solar panels as installed to generate electricity as well as features like fountain to to let all over temperature reduce also skylight and enough sized windows to incorporate enough of sunlight and reduce artificial light.
Planning specifically divide in three zone one public zone(living ,porch) to semi private zone(dinning , staircase) & private zone (bedroom, kitchen) .
The dining table made of natural wood pieces open up to the central garden court with a sliding window on one side and to the swimming pool on another side.
The center circulation space opens up to double height space that is supported by a skylight to light up the space.
There is 2 major experience try to archive through design of one dominant sharp edge shaped building also after entering the residence feeling of calmness has been archived through natural and silent color material pallet.
Keeping in mind the love of Warli art we have to incorporate Warli paintings in various places like a wall of servant quarters as well as a parapet wall near a terrace garden.
Fact File
Designed by: R design
Project Type: Residence Architecture & Design
Project Name: Jashoda Ba House
Location: Surat, Gujarat
Year Built: 2021
Duration of project: 3 Years
Plot Area: 16,800 Sq.ft
Built up: 4,000 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Arvind Mistry
Team Design Credits: Vidhi, Jinal, Ravi, Narendra & Darshi
Photograph Courtesy: Ravi Mistry
Firm’s Instagram Link: R design
For Similar Project>>> Contemporary Architecture with Dark Moody Palette and Luxury Accents
Conceived as a dialogue between architecture and landscape in Alibag, CASAVIVA transforms the house into a sequence of spaces where nature becomes an integral part of everyday life. This Home In Alibag Is Conceived As A Dialogue Between Architecture & Landscape | SHROFFLEoN Design Brief Designed for a family seeking a calm and timeless residence, […]
Some homes begin with a drawing, and The Saffron Verandah began with an orchard. In the mango-growing landscapes of Shoolagiri, a quiet hamlet in northern Tamil Nadu, the land has settled into its own rhythm over generations. Rows of mature mango trees stretch across nearly three-quarters of an acre, their broad canopies tempering the southern […]
The house is conceived as a metaphor for the valley it inhabits. The design borrows the language of a bustling street skyline, stretching the home along a corner site so it frames the valley and its lake. Three linear bays, offset vertically and linked by corridors, open the plan to filtered western light and cross […]
The site is located in Ahilyanagar town of Maharashtra, with a design brief of 7,000 sq feet, while the house had to be designed for the hot and dry climate, which responds carefully to extreme temperatures, intense sunlight, and low humidity. The design focuses on reducing heat gain, improving natural ventilation, and creating comfortable indoor spaces with […]
“Pravah” — A House That Breathes is envisioned as the main concept of this home revolves around a fluid, light-filled home where architecture becomes a continuous experience of movement, air, and connection. Located in Pal Gamtal, Surat, the project is a residential redevelopment on a 1,850 sq.ft. plot within a dense urban fabric. The site, […]
Editor’s Note: There’s a quiet clarity in homes that are shaped by real, everyday needs. Alcove feels like a thoughtful response to just that, balancing openness with comfort in a setting rooted in tradition. Moving away from a dense, older home, this residence embraces light, air, and simplicity while still holding on to its Kerala […]
Timeless architectural features, such as courtyards, are always associated with bringing the naturally public forms to the world’s heart, building the most peaceful, secluded outdoor areas. These outdoor spaces maximize the living experience with their private space feature, which gives one the option for leisurely relaxation, recreation, or gardening. Furthermore, it has also been a […]
Architecture font choices go beyond style—they shape how your work is perceived. From portfolios to presentations, the right architecture font instantly communicates clarity, precision, and personality. As architects, we design not just with space but with every detail, including typography. Selecting a strong architecture font shows your commitment to visual storytelling and design consistency. In […]
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 […]
Plants for home garden, apart from making houses look more beautiful and inviting, add health and calmness to them. Having any kind of indoor plant, a herb plant or a flowering plant adds some value to your decor and the quality of the space. Always choose plants that will flourish in your space and climate. […]