The Garden Roof House | Harsh Vardhan Jain Architect
Text description provided by the architects. The site is located on an urban fringe between the urban village and planned settlement of the South-East New Delhi area. The idea was to create a space that acts like an oasis in the derelict landscape.
The approach was to create a space for a newly wedded couple. The existing building structure provided us with a stair, a room and a courtyard in between. The concept was to create an overarching roof over the undulations of the existing structure therefore providing us with a unified space and a double height volume.
The structure is a simple prefabricated frame that is expressed on the façade and gave us the flexibility to sculpt the interior volume. The nature of construction was such that steel was the relevant choice in contrast to the conventional ways of brick and mortar.
In the interiors you can find how the stair creates a perch like condition, overlooking the larger space. The access to the perch is a piece of furniture that doubles up as a tv console and storage.
Delhi presents itself as a low-rise, high density city with very few public green spaces, but the flat terraces provided us with an opportunity as a way of creating courts which are greening the city.
Architects : Harsh Vardhan Jain Architect
Location : New Delhi, India
Principal Architect : Harsh Vardhan Jain
Lead Architect : Anahita Fotedar
Design Team : Aanchal Sawhney, Audarya Bansal, Pratibha Singh
Area : 1800.0 ft2
Project Year : 2018
Photographs : Nakul Jain, Niveditaa Gupta
This terrace house design is located in Jubilee Hills, a hilly, up-market residential neighborhood in Hyderabad, India. It is filled with large, opulent residences, most of which are more vanity projects of its influential inhabitants than climate or context-sensitive structures. As such, every building, in an attempt to appear distinct and more striking in its immediate […]
In this extraordinary home, rustic industrial house design meets contemporary elegance, creating a cohesive living experience. The residence masterfully blends diverse elements to craft spaces that are both striking and harmoniously connected to their surroundings. This Rustic House Design is a Blend of Retro Chic and Contemporary Elegance | Design Paradigm Transparency is reimagined in […]
A home following biophilic ideology and influenced by biomorphism architecture. The starting point is: What is home? Is it an enclosure of bricks and mortar? Or a feeling, an emotion? Will it be enough to be one and not the other? Or is it a confluence of the corporal and the abstract, a meeting ground […]
In the bustling city of Indore, we have crafted a modern villa exterior design of contemporary sophistication and practicality. With a neutral colour palette and statement pieces, every corner of this marvel exudes modern opulence. For this project, we envisioned a dwelling with the concept of modern comfort meets subtle elegance; the use of soft […]
Tesor Designs shares their passion for crafting spaces that are both elegant and functional. Tesor Designs is a design firm based in the city of Bengaluru. The firm specializes in creating spaces that beautifully blend contemporary design with traditional elements. Their design approach emphasizes thoughtful curation, ensuring that every detail of a space serves both […]
In the bustling heart of Ahmedabad lies a hidden gem – a sprawling 4 bedroom house nestled on a surprisingly compact plot of 160 square yards (1440 sq. ft.) in Sarkhej. This architectural marvel, brought to life by the visionary team at Harikrushna Pattani & Associates, defies limitations by maximizing space, light, and functionality. A […]
Our clients, Mr. Sofi Zahoor and Mrs. Ritu Tondon, aspired to have a naturally lit house in a linear plot that celebrates nothingness, thus bringing in a meditativeness in the house. This house for a couple and a son was to be designed in a 300-square-yard house. The owners come from an urban background and […]
Nestled within the confines of a petite 60 x 40 plot lies a gem of architectural brilliance—a bungalow with a house plan that serves as the cherished abode for a nuclear family of four, comprising the esteemed doctor couple, their son, and daughter. This residence, crafted upon a landscape with minimal footprint and designed with […]
This six bedroom house design stands as an embodiment of elegance and innovation. Meticulously designed, this six bedroom house design, complete with two living rooms and a state-of-the-art kitchen, epitomises sophisticated architecture and thoughtful planning. Every element of this residence tells a unique story, offering a living experience that is both refined and deeply personal. […]
How to Renovate an Indian Kitchen is an uphill task as kitchens are known for their vibrant and functional design in India. They are considered the heart of many homes. Where meals are more than just daily bread — they are a celebration of culture, family, and tradition. Renovating an Indian kitchen involves a careful […]