Residence 1 is the first project in the 23DC’s Carbonado Series which is inspired by “Carbonado”, commonly known as the Black Diamond, the rare gem. The house stands vast and tall in the exclusively developed area of Ansal Sushant city of Panipat, Haryana. The prospect of the client was to explore the expression of architects who could read the surroundings and design unrepeated and unique.
PROJECT NAME: THE CARBONADO RESIDENCE
STUDIO NAME: 23DC Architects
DESIGN TEAM: Ar. Shiv Dada and Ar. Mohit Chawla AREA: 10,000 sq. feet
YEAR: 2021
LOCATION: Panipat, Haryana
PHOTOGRAPHER: Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
This residence with modern architecture is defined by characteristics of Carbonado i.e. Black & Grey colors and irregular edges forming a cohesive whole as an expression. The representative elements of black diamond including free composition are frequently applied. The black color offers an appropriately elegant setting for the house making it appear truly high-end.
The house is designed in such a way that the exterior gesture is powerful and the subtlety of the interiors have particular experience for each space. The approach was to fulfill the desire of the family to endure sereneness with harmonious subtle mood for interiors which would reflect in their living standards. The interiors of the house captures a balance between comfort and minimalism to create an environment that encourages the feeling of warmth, contentment and calmness.
The three storied building is the residence of two brothers with a joint family. The functions are divided as per the floors. Ground floor and first floor are for private domain of families respectively and second floor for their collective interaction. The house is essentially designed around a central open sky space with all other spaces over-looking it.
Modern, clean lines and solid pieces have prominent focus in the design. The axis that holds the entrance allows the visual connection within the house, up to the backyard.
To bring life into the house, the design makes sure that good natural light and ventilation occurs in abundance in the house’s interior, the main source being the open sky space.
The connection to the outdoors with seamless full height windows creates a light flooded ambience and intimate atmosphere.
In the articulated frames, the kitchen walls become a playful composition accompanied by depth, variation and communicative connection with living and outdoors.
The interiors of the house holds a composition of very minimal elements that dialogue with each other with their respective materials. Muted and subdued colors are incorporated to make the entire space feel cohesive and uniform.
The intent was to forge a strong interrelation of indoors with outdoors and nature, to enhance quality of life and create opportunities to experience a quantity of recreational moments.
The simplicity and relevance of interior design with light, minimalist and smooth walls, which offers a peaceful living space, is in contrast to the dark exteriors where the black color and form of the house creates a striking graphic against the surrounding.
