Situated on the foothills of nilgris, this residence created an urge to incorporate the form of the massive blue mountain onto the facade. This façade dynamically adapts itself as a buffer during the day and also as a aesthetic source of illumination at night.
Project Name : Casa Montana
Architect or Architecture Firm – A plus R [A+R] Architecture + Research
Status: Built
Office Website – Architectraaghav.com
Completion Year – 2018
Built Area (m2 or sqft).- 2500 sq ft
Project Location – Coimbatore
Photographer – Raaghav
Brands used
Century Ply, Green Ply, Saint Gobain, Simply Sofa, HETTICH
Team
Architect Raaghav, Radhika, Siva, Illyia, Koushic, Mogan
Pixels : The parametricism extends from the façade to the ceiling, where each pixel casts its own caustic pattern on the walls.Dining table is being supported by a curvefolde glass right away rom Italy and its one of its kind.
In a notion to blur the spatial boundaries between living spaces and to drastically increase the three dimensional volume, reflective materials like . Elements heroing the principle in the project are Lacquered glass paneling , high polished Mirror walls, and Glass railings for the staircase.
To stay in close lines with nature and the concept of mountains, one of the bedroom has been designed with wood rafters on sloping roofs , warm lights and low lying cot with teak wood finish, lengthy Hanging Italian lamps to spread the aura of architecture in Bali . Parking also stays close to this style with use of tiled sloping roof and Italian glass lamps.
Firm : A+R [Architecture+Research]
OUR VISION
Addressing the need of each user and each project with care and attention .Our passionate team creating international designs to suit Indian climate and context.
- Architect ChenthurRaaghav from Coimbatore gave a 12-minute talk last October at TEDx Vienna on smart buildings, use of intelligent construction materials, and technologies for clean and liveable cities.
Profile :
Established in 2010 In the ensuing 8 years the firm has grown to serve an increasingly diverse and extensive clientele in both the private and public sectors. Historically, work focused on multi-unit residential design and industries. Gradually, hospitality sector has been our primary focus due to the high demand in the southern region .
Most recently, and as the practise continues to grow, A+R is producing more multi-unit residential, Industrial&interior design work. Increasing participation in Public Sector Projects is a recent trend buoying A+R growth.
Recent staff additions have allowed A+R to now offer clients Interior Design and Office Space Planning services. As well as our traditional architectural services, A+R can prepare pre-design feasibility studies, cost analyses, and site location evaluations.
FIRM Achievements (Awards, certifications etc. In the last 3 years):
- INSDAG AWARD
- IGBC AWARD
- BEST RESPONSIVE PROJECT _ SPAIN
- TEDX Vienna Speaker