The Brief was about creating a home that encloses all the necessary elements for a young couple. the plot size was 24’ x 17’ with an area of 408 Sq.ft. This sustainable architecture building stands tall in the northwest area of the urban sprawl of Coimbatore abutting roads on the north and west and adjoining built forms on east and south. Our client wanted a studio room in the ground floor for the rentals and first is comprised of an open living+kitchen+dining, a bedroom with an attached toilet. based on the area first priority was given to the space efficiency to the micro level as much as possible because of the constraints.
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The planning was purely based out of the staircase module that was played around the plot to ensure the quality usage of the plot. The staircase module was placed in the south east corner of the place so that the light and wind punctures the layout. The stairwell is used to create the stack effect i.e. the major usable area of the house is open by giving stack opening in the clear storey areas in inclined manner to resist rainfall.
The façade was done with exposed brick masonry and stained glass and glass perforations to ensure maximum day lighting through the north. The wall was corbelled a bit on the outside whereas on the inside the traditional concept of “THINNAI” in tamil translates to a seating that is built with bricks along the façade to create a visual access to streets. Storage spaces were built with reclaimed kadappa stone from site in corbelled methodology.
Since the north western corner transmits more thermal energy porotherm blocks were used to reduce the heat conductance. perforations were used thoughout the building for lighting and ventilation. The wall were curved to increase the space efficiency. The volume was decreased in the parking area and increased in the upper level to make the space feel large and to create better lighting and stack effects.
Filler slab methodologies were used to reduce the u values of the slabs .Exposed stones masonry was done on the western side in ground floor with stones reclaimed from the old building that existed earlier. Gate was also done with reclaimed window grills that existed on site and bamboo. The wood used throughout the building was reclaimed native wood called “Karumarudhu”. The Flooring was done with the traditional oxide flooring mixed with lime.
Designed by: Masonry of Architects
Project Name: Dusk –The Compact Home
Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Year Built: 2022
Duration of project: 13 Months
Plot Area: 408 Sq.ft
Project Size: 850 Sq.ft
Project Cost Appx: 25 Lac
Principal Architect: Sabarish Thirumurthy & Tamilselvan
Team Design Credits : Gokul G.S & Sanjay Kand
Photograph Courtesy: Sanjay Kand
Firm’s Instagram Link: Masonry of Architects
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