CLIENTS BRIEF:
This beautiful, spacious and modern house is designed for a family of three couples and children, (with a young family of three generations). The family wanted the house to be efficient, easy-to-maintain, and aesthetically pleasing. We aimed to make every space of the house look elegant and define the person using the space and their own distinctive style.
Design firm: Dilip Sharma & Associates/Studio DSA
Chief designer: Dilip Sharma & Rudhav Sharma
Project name: ATRI
Project location: New Sama, Vadodara
Project area: 2500 sq. ft.
Year completed: 2022
Photographer name: Udit Buch
Design team: Civil drawings – Nitesh Patel
Interior drawings: Vrutika Chaudhari, Jainil Katudiya, Jignasha Patel, Vidisha mehta
Structure drawings: Narendra Patel
Onsite engineer: Rutesh Shroff
DESIGN APPROACH:
Atri is broadened on a plot area of 4180 sq. ft. with a built-up area of 5525 sq. ft. It is an individual, north-facing residence with two sides of a 7.5 m wide road.
The front façade was firstly divided into a grid of 3×3; further, the grid was pushed and pulled to give a proper cubic experience; then, the structure was included in the design, which helped in making elongated masses and frames. The backside elevation was kept very simple. The balconies all around the house assisted in illuminating the elevations.
The client’s well-founded belief in Vastu Shastra governed the planning and the spatial organization of the house. The minimalist and classy interiors uphold the charm of the house in all corners. A wide range of artifacts ornament the interiors.
The ground floor incorporates a parking space, an entry foyer leading to a living room-dining space separated by a partition of wooden frame and CNC-cut metal jali, a kitchen, a bedroom, and a servant quarter.
Proceeding to the first floor, there is a fabulous and restful master bedroom along with two other bedrooms with individual balconies and a common informal living space. The bedrooms have a significant color palette for particular users, depicting their distinctive personalities.
Approaching the second floor, there is a magnificent home theatre with open able panels, along with a home office and a guest bedroom with an informal living space and an open terrace.
ABOUT THE FIRM:
Studio DSA is a young firm established by Rudhav D Sharma in the year 2019. He has a vision to bring in a minimal yet contemporary vibe through his designs. Fascinated by the world he chose his path to be an Architect because he wants to make a world of his own! He believes that it sets a mark on people who observe the house and appreciate the work.
