The client wanted to retain the old structure and yet fulfil all the requirements of all three generations who were to live in the house. He wanted to achieve all the modern amenities in the house and in contrast give an overall neo classical look to the Bungalow.
Project Name: CASA DA ELEGANCIA
Studio Name: AXIOM DESIGN STUDIO
Principal architect: Ar. Kunal Luthra , Ar. Aishwarya Tyagi
Project location: Noida, UP
Built area: 10000 Sqft
Completion year: 2023
Site area: 360 sqmt
Design team: Ar. Kunal Luthra, Ar. Aishwarya Tyagi
Photography: Takenin Studio
Concept Note
The Neo Classical design style is elegant and timeless, making it a popular choice for both traditional and modern homes.
Here we did a conscious effort of keeping the theme Intact with all the modernity a home of this day requires.Keeping the Overall Theme Same, different areas of the House has been designed with different approach which suits the individual Personalities.
Design Process
The project which was previously built by a builder was typical planning and has an inadequate structure that has been unexpurgated and transformed into a modern Day residence with a double height drawing room, duplex staircase and whatnot, through its rigorous planning and deliberate structure design.
The most important requirement was to achieve the double height which led to dismantling the slab of a 20 year old structure to get the desired Double height. Achieving this was not only a cumbersome process but required a lot of structure study and Skill.
The double height achieved in the residence virtually connects the social areas of the house. The duplex staircase connects the two floors and promotes integration.
The retention of the old structure again presented itself as a challenge in terms of the less heights of the building. Planning a ductable HVAC System became very difficult and maintaining the solid void ratio was important, a smart ceiling system was developed to provide maximum heights in interiors so that the Grandeur can be maintained.
The bungalow is designed on a new classical theme taking its ingenuity from the mid-century era where the facade has been characterised by several features be it its grand scale of the elements , cornice details , dramatic columns and exclusive detailing in the façade stone.
Neoclassicism is more characterised by the whole scale revival of the entire and often grand scale classical volumes along with a carefully picked material palette with Indian stones and earthy colours.
The residence runs on a rather open plan where we have end to end vision from the centre of the house.
The last floor has been differently designed from the overall house yet leans towards the theme which acts as the spine of the bungalow.
