This bungalow style house influences the site context and can be visualised in multiple facades of sharp edges & cuboidal form. Her,e salient features like U-Projection are an expression of the bench on a level one. The house divides itself into three bays. On the ground floor, where first bay acquire all public activities like Pooja, Dining & Open Kitchen with hidden away storage. Second bay is the wider bay which encompasses family living room; here to give an experience of lush greenery the volume of cube is scoped inside to bring more connection from inside to outside this allows to experience largest span with greenspace on either sides where floating concrete stairwell camouflages within outside landscape & third bay becomes a private zone with bedroom spaces.
Editor’s Note: “Guided by Vastu and sculpted in form, ‘Up House’ blurs the line between art and architecture. Crafted like a memory map, this bungalow threads together curated volumes, travel echoes, and mindful design. The house speaks not of excess, but of elegance, where every space becomes a reflection.” ~ Anusha Sridhar
This Bungalow Style House Is Rooted in Vastu and Modernism | The ART Container
This house possesses Vaastu purusha mandala principles along with conscious context analysis of sun & wind path, allowing control in air ventilation and sunlight throughout the day.
Spaces are an exploration of crafted volumes interlocking with eclectic style of interiors on an open floor plan. The project embodies a seamless confluence of travel-inspired spaces, evoking the nostalgia of iconic destinations such as Europe or the majestic Grand Canyon.
This residence is a thoughtfully curated composition of memories, carefully articulated to resonate with contemporary sensibilities while offering a forward-thinking, futuristic perspective.
It serves as a timeless reflection of journeys past, reimagined through the lens of modern architecture, and harmonized to meet the aspirations of tomorrow.
Our client, being from the industry of lighting & automation, allowed us to experiment with multiple facets of furniture modules like Automation switch board pods, 360-degree rotating step wardrobe, Zen hardscape garden below staircase, floating bench in courtyard, to even a red canyon-inspired bespoke TV unit converting into a study table.
A house is a reflection of art in modernist products rather than a painting. For the first time, the team chooses an Alaskan White marble floor to create a seamless dialogue between materials such as glass, natural veneer, and exposed concrete.
This deliberate selection harmonizes textures and tones. Further, fostering an uninterrupted spatial conversation that defines the essence of UP House’s design. The team envisions it as a home that offers an elevated lifestyle experience.
Here, the team crafts every detail to inspire, uplift, and seamlessly integrate sophistication with modern living.
Fact File
Designed by: The ART Container
Project Type: Residential Bungalow Design
Project Name: Up House
Location: Ahmedabad, India
Year Built: 2021
Duration of the project: 2 Years
Project Size: 5400 Sq.ft
Project Cost: 3 Crore
Principal Architect: Raveena Panchal Shah
Photograph Courtesy: MK Gandhi Studio
Products / Materials / Vendors: Finishes – concretes, mdfs, colour, textures / Wallcovering / Cladding – veneers, Pu on MDF, coloured mdf / Construction Materials – steel, cement, MS columns / Lighting – Range, Regent / Doors and Partitions – wooden Doors / Sanitaryware – Kohler, Aquant / Facade Systems – Expose Concrete / Windows – Magic windows / Furniture – Mumbai factory make / Flooring – Granite Kitchen – Spacewood / Paint – Asian paints / Artefacts – local make / Hardware – Hettich, Blum
Consultants for the Project: Civil – Spacewalk constructions LLP / Interior Designers – The Art Container Landscape Architects – The Art Container / MEP & HVAC Consultants – JIT / Structure Engineers – MULLION CONSULTANTS / Lighting Designers – LIGHT MATTERS / Project Managers – Spacewalk constructions LLP / Quantity Surveyors – NA Interior Styling – The Art Container
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