“ Residence 145 is designed to support and reinforce the interpersonal lifestyles of multigenerational , joint Indian households .
ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS sequential progression has been built between the different zones , with multiple solids and voids creating segmented layers of privacy and openness .
The ground floor consists of an open-plan , double-height livingcum-dining hall wrapped around the central courtyard , along with two bedrooms for the elderly members of the family . Two other bedrooms and an open kitchen overlooking the courtyard are organised on the second storey , which is accessed by a floating staircase . Along one edge of the kitchen is a curved wall with an opening the length of the wall , creating a slim lightwell that admits daylight from a puncture in the roof above . On the third level , an open bar and terrace provide a space for gatherings , along with other amenities and accommodation for the domestic help . The material palette is reserved to the bare minimum , with the same stone that is used for exterior finishes extending to the interior walls and flooring . The beige and white tones are accompanied by the warm colours of the millwork and furniture .
Residence 145 is designed to support and reinforce the interpersonal lifestyles of multigenerational , joint Indian households . Elements of nature — bright daylight through the skylights , floral fragrance , the gentle sound of quietly flowing water — are introduced with the intention of visually and spiritually invigorating the space and its occupants . With this project , Charged Voids endeavours to continue the search for the original form of space — imbibing the fundamentals of simplicity and efficiency while rejecting superfluous ornamentation .
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