Located on a 780 sq. m plot in Swarnabhoomi, the manor house’s architectural structure, inspired by the classic game’ Tetris,’ incontinently catches the bystander’s eye. Architect Neelesh Chopda’s clever approach to seamlessly addressing the essential, yet ultramodern requirements of the hearthstone are apparent in the design.
Project name- Tetris House
Name of Firm: Neelesh Chopda Architecture
Principal Architect: Ar. Neelesh Chopda
Area: 780 sq. mt.
Year of completion: 2021
Location: Raipur, Chhatisgarh
Photographer credits: Noaidwin_Sttudio (Ar. Nilkanth Bharucha)
Drafted for a vibrant and nearly connected family, the home features a sportful arrangement of volumes and robust massing, transubstantiating into subtle and visually striking shells.
The bungalow’s design courteously integrates internal and external spaces, promoting increased communication within the ménage.
The Tetris House stands out as an exceptional architectural creation seamlessly blending creativity, functionality, and sustainability. Taking alleviation from the dateless Tetris game, the design ingeniously brings together distinct rudiments to craft a unified and visually stunning structure. Nestled on an extensive plot, the house boasts a textured slate surface suggesting a snug’ box,’ concealing a different array of textures and colours within.
Named Tetris House for its capricious arrangement of volumes and robust massing, the design showcases intricate face details. The addition of simple Scandinavian- style rustic furnishings not only serve practical purposes but also functions as art pieces, enhancing the air of the dwelling with a touch of warmth.
Gauging two situations, the house accommodates five bedrooms, formal and family living spaces, a dining area, kitchen, and a study. The ground floor facilitates a smooth transition between inner and outdoor spaces, with bedrooms overlooking a small landscaping garden, promoting cross-ventilation. Separating the public and private zones, centrally placed perpendicular movement in the home connects each space of the hearthstone together, while still allowing each section to have its own commerce with their its conterminous zones.
With a U-shaped plan, the design encourages communication between bottoms, seamlessly integrating geographical features like a yard, waterbody, and breakfast sundeck. A centrally located staircase serves both functional and suggestive places, featuring cantilevered rustic rudiments connecting different situations. Varied fenestration, including louvers, grills, and glass-shuttered windows, creates a witching interplay of light and shadow around the staircase.
The first-floor houses three bedrooms and a study room, featuring pitched roofs for increased internal space. The interior spaces maintain simplicity, with named walls finished in grays and browns. Skylights and deep-set windows allow soft, circular daylight to illuminate the innards. The minimal furnishings in the Tetris House emphasize the emulsion of function and form.
Warm-toned accoutrements, grungy slate tinges, and textures, along with expansive use of veneer panelling and wood furnishings, inoculate the space with visual warmth. The result is a hearthstone that not only fulfils functional requirements but also stands as a testament to architectural imagination and aesthetic harmony, icing authenticity and oneness.
Neelesh Chopda expresses that the design’s interactive spaces act as a bridge connecting different generations within the family, fostering silent visual connections that enhance communication. The movement of family members through these spaces establishes a harmonious balance of respect and openness, contributing to a more seamless experience for the users.
