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This Villa House Design is a Contemporary-Vernacular Blend | E-design Architects

Sprawling across a 1-acre plot, the villa house design boasts a built-up area of 7500 square feet, thoughtfully designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings. Nestled amidst the stunning landscape of Aamby Valley, this exquisite farmhouse stands as a testament to the seamless blend of contemporary architecture with vernacular elements.

Editor’s Note: “Cradled in the lush folds of Aamby Valley, this farmhouse weaves together contemporary sophistication and enduring vernacular allure. With expansive landscape and practical spatial planning the farmhouse spreads over the natural contours of the site. Grand living areas and towering windows frame sweeping views, merging the soothing embrace of nature with a serene, elevated comfort.” ~Simran Khare

This Villa House Design is a Contemporary-Vernacular Blend | E-design Architects

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Design brief

When we started conceptualising the villa house design, the brief was pretty clear to the clients. Mr. Sachin Bajla expressed his desire for a roomy farmhouse with ample landscape space and outdoor seating, while preserving the natural ground levels.

villa house design

Meanwhile, Mrs. Arpita desired a highly practical farmhouse with user-friendly layouts and features that facilitate everyday living. The design also needed to ensure ease of maintenance, using durable materials and finishes that require minimal upkeep.

villa house design

The villa embodies a fusion of modern aesthetics with traditional courtyard-style architecture. The design embraces the natural contours of the land, spreading out gracefully over two levels.

villa house design

villa house design

This strategic layout ensures that all the spaces get maximum views of the surroundings and landscape, and none of the bedrooms share common walls, maintaining privacy and offering each room its own garden space.

villa house design

villa house design

Spatial Planning:

Lower Ground Floor

This level is dedicated to public spaces. It includes a spacious living room, dining area, kitchen, servant quarters, and two guest bedrooms. This open and inviting space encourages social interactions and gatherings.

villa house design

villa house design

Upper Ground Floor:

This level is a sanctuary for the family, featuring a family room, master bedroom, two daughters’ rooms, and a son’s room. The private quarters provide a tranquil retreat, ensuring comfort and seclusion for the family members.

villa house design

villa house design

Architectural Challenges and Innovations

One of the significant challenges was designing the roofs for the expansive plan. The solution was to cover each functional area with sloping roofs while using flat roofs for the common passages. This approach not only overcame the design challenge but also resulted in a visually appealing symmetry of sloping roofs across individual areas.

villa house design

The entrance lobby welcomes a moment of pause to glance at the grand villa through glass doors and partitions.

villa house design

The living room, almost square in shape, is the perfect space to loosen up and chill with its lofty ceiling and sloping roof. The ridge of the roof is strategically placed diagonally, facing the northeast direction.

villa house design

This innovative design choice allows the inclusion of high-ceiling corner windows, which maximise the influx of diffuse northern light. Additionally, these windows offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the poolside garden, blending the indoors with the serene outdoors.

villa house design

Dining Area

This beautiful and ambient dining space is open on both sides, with the external side facing the swimming pool and the internal side facing the courtyard.

The highlight of the ground floor is the beautifully designed courtyard, open to the sky and visible from both the living area and the upper floor passage.

This serene space features a stunning Shiva statue, which adds a touch of spiritual tranquility The passage around the courtyard connects the public spaces with two downstairs bedrooms.

The upper floor also houses a family area, thoughtfully positioned to serve as a versatile space for recreation. This area continues the theme of seamless integration with the outdoors, featuring large windows and a sloping roof that accentuates the villa’s architectural elegance.

Bedrooms

The lower floor of the villa features two guest bedrooms on the lower floor, with their access separated from the lobby itself, ensuring that guest areas and family areas maintain their privacy.

Moving to the upper floor, four luxurious bedrooms await. Every bedroom is designed to maximise comfort and capitalise on the stunning mountain views. Every bedroom is equipped with its own walk-in wardrobe and private deck, offering a personal outdoor space.

Outdoor Highlights

The villa’s outdoor amenities include a large swimming pool with a floating deck gazebo. This serene spot not only provides a perfect place to relax but also features a rain shower. Thus enhancing the luxurious experience.

Furniture and Interiors

The furniture has been carefully curated in terms of aesthetics, with materials like cane and wood floors against white walls to enhance the depth of the house. The vibrant colours and evergreen motifs of the fabric selection bring out the relation between the indoors and outdoors. This villa in Aamby Valley transcends traditional living. Thus integrating contemporary style with vernacular wisdom to create a space that is both functional and visually captivating.

Fact File

Designed by: E-design architects

Project Type: Residential Interior & Architecture Design

Project Name: Sukoon

Location: Aamby valley, Lonavala

Year Built: 2023

Duration of the project: 2.5 Years

Project Size: 7500 Sq.ft

Principal Architects: Ar. Pravin Lomate & Ar. Poonam Lomate

Team Design Credits: Ar. Namrata Pawar & Sonali Gavale

Photograph Courtesy: What We Click

Products/Materials/Vendors: Wall covering / Cladding – Alfa Decor / Doors and Partitions – Studio Duality / Sanitary ware – Jaquar / Facade Systems – Crystal Metals pvt. ltd. / Windows – Crystal Metals pvt. ltd. / Furniture – House of decor, Studio Duality / Flooring – Sourced from multiple brands and vendors / Kitchen – Studio Duality / Paint – Asian Paints / Artifacts – Sourced from multiple shops and vendors / Hardware – Sourced from multiple brands and vendors / Project Managers- Ms. Laxmi Buildcon / Structure Engineers – Associated Structural Consultants LLP, Mumbai

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