The House of Parallel Walls is a home that celebrates the essence of a joint family in a living space that becomes the heart of the house. Conceived as a double-height space, the living room is a microcosm around which the various private and public spaces are organized. The boundaries between the circulation spine, the living room, and the verandah are blurred, generating a fluid interior.
This Home With Double Height Living Spaces Is A Microcosm Of Liveliness | PVDRS
The form of the house is characterized by thick, solid parallel walls running along the north-south, thereby shielding the internal spaces from the harsh east and west sun. Effectively, the house opens liberally toward the north and the south through verandas and sliding folding screens that help modulate the flow of natural air, direct sunlight, and visual privacy.
The garden is located at the rear end of the plot rather than in the front, which is typically the case, thereby giving a private space for outdoor living and simultaneously taking advantage of the south-westerly winds. The verandah is conceived as an outdoor living room connecting to the master bedroom as well as the basement lounge.
The passage from the main road, animated through the ever-changing shadow patterns, and the arrival court, conceived as an oasis in itself, are both reminiscent of the khadkis (entrance gate before an arrival court) and chowks (arrival courtyard) of the vernacular houses of the old city of Ahmedabad.
The design of the entrance vestibule creates a double-height space where a feature staircase basks in natural light. The overlooking bridge forms a visual connection between the entrance vestibule and the double-height living room. Together, the entrance vestibule, the bridge, and the double-height living room form the core of the house, with bedrooms occupying the four corners around the core.
The material palette comprises a combination of grey plastered and exposed concrete walls, complemented with wooden ceilings and paneling, and grey Italian marble. Teak wood doors and windows enhance the warmth and character of the interior spaces.
Fact File
Designed by: PVDRS
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: The House of Parallel Walls
Location: Ahmedabad
Year Built: 2025
Principal Architects: Keyur Vadodaria and Megha Patel-Vadodaria
Team Design Credits: Hiti Majumdar, Nirali Shah
Photograph Courtesy: Umang Shah
Manufacturers: Dtale Modern, Jaipur Rugs, Kohler, OBEETEE CARPETS, RUGBERRY CARPETS, Studioworks, Tectona Grandis, Toto
Lead Team: Keyur Vadodaria, Megha PatelVadodaria
Landscape Architecture: Omkar Sethe
Engineering & Consulting > Structural: PCUBE
Engineering & Consulting > Mep: S P Engineering
Source: Archdaily
Firm’s Website Link: PVDRS
Firm’s Instagram Link: PVDRS
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