Row House Design is a straightforward term for designing a row of connected houses with a disciplined architectural framework. It depicts the same design elements like the façade, windows, roofs, compound wall, style of architecture, etc. Row house design was a go-to component of low-cost housing. It has a minimum of three narrow and long units in a row, bringing in a distinct character. The main concept of Row House Design is to have a common shared wall, made especially for a single family. Each unit ensures communal living with ample breathing space. Row houses can also be of the single, double, or triple duplex type, depending on the occupancy offered at a place.
Row housing was first built in the 16th century in Europe and gained recognition in other countries. This was mainly due to its compact and affordable style. Renowned architect Le Corbusier established the first row house design in India. He did so while fashioning a masterplan for the city of Chandigarh between 1951 and 1956. Luxurious bungalows, small villas, or houses were the segregated type of housing during pre-independence British rule. Apparently, the idea of communal living was unknown during this time. However, with the population broadening post-independence, tall apartments came into light to accommodate the same. Row house design in India is highly appreciated for its convenience and economic importance.
As the concept is generally narrow and long, ensure to make it feel spacious in the design planning stage.
Shared walls and uniformity in play with the right orientation of the building and location of openings is crucial for ambient living conditions.
With uniform design, various types can also be given as an option to the buyer, where different parts of a unit can be modified, to give a chance of standout even in similarity.
The beauty of an interior can be made completely to suit the home buyer and give its distinct appeal, even with the exterior being the same.
Curation of making the best use of a design in lesser space.
Nature always brightens up a built space, hence inclusivity of plant material is imminent, also adding value to the place.
Houses can be designed to include at least one vehicular parking, for sale value.
In its inception, row house design was considered mainly for middle-class families, but with time, row housing has gained importance, especially in the real estate industry, providing vast options for all statuses. With units curated to different styles of architecture, from Victorian speaking of high-pitched roofs and stained-glass windows to Georgian exuding brick structures and wide windows of two to three storeys in height to Greek style showcasing its classic pediment and columns in the porch, row house design is a classical example of giving architecture its importance. – says Jasen Edwards, chair of the Agent Editor Board at Agent Advice. To buy a row house, it is important to understand its fundamentals, history, benefits, and disadvantages to start with. Pricing, especially in India, for row house designs can vary from Rs. 10 lakhs to 30 crores, depending on the square footage, detailing, location in a particular city, etc.
Row house design speaks of the purity of community gatherings of ancient times, where one respects the space of an induvial and is there together in times of need. In the modern era, with the population larger than ever before, people prefer community living as it gives a sense of comfort and connection in this fast-paced world. Row house design in India is a middle ground when choosing between apartments and bungalows, contributing the confined space and lavish nature in one, respectively.
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