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The resultant design solution delivered living , dining , and kitchen areas on the Ground Floor along with an ensuite bedroom . The First Floor accommodated the ensuite master bedroom with balcony and a walk-in wardrobe , a living room for the Client to conduct mridangam ( percussion instrument ) classes , as well as an additional ensuite bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe , which could also alternatively function as a Study . A full-sized car porch was not achievable given the paucity of plot space , but alternatively a partially
covered nook was devised affording all-weather access from the car to the front door . Despite the narrowness of the building envelope the interior spaces did not compromise on the ingress and movement of light and air circulation . The design also took advantage of the longitudinal slope of the site via stepped-down floor plate following the natural contours of the land , and in the process optimised on foundation costs .
On entering the house , one is welcome by a internal courtyard whose verdant green foliage are bathed with natural light from the overhead skylight feature . This miniature ‘ oasis ’ provide the emotive focus , visually connecting living room and dining space on its either side . The minimalistic staircase in exposed concrete wraps around the green space leading upwards , whilst also providing visual interest via its restrained contrasting of recesses and quiet protuberances .
The kitchen is located towards the rear of the site , and sited at a lower
64 | March - April 2022 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA