AD : THE LINEAR HOUSE ; TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THIS LATEST PROJECT OF YOURS IN BANGALORE . WHAT WAS YOUR CONCEPT TO DESIGN THIS RESIDENCE ?
SACHIN : The design for this project is based entirely by the context provided by the site , climate , surroundings and client ’ s need for two dwellings in a single plot , We also had to design keeping the mandate standards of a sloping roof and picket fences as defined by the gated community . This translated into one of the main design elements , the intersection of the inclined planes that defines the roof and also lends a traditional touch to the otherwise modern design . The picket fence was designed to be a part of the landscape and blend in effortlessly .
// below ; The Linear House in Bangalore , India by INT-HAB architecture + design Photographer : SHAMANTH PATIL
“ LINEAR HOUSE ”
This residential project is located in Vakil Garden City , Bengalore , India and is a multi-dwelling 6-bedroom residence designed keeping the mandate standards defined by the gated community .
The design for this project is based entirely by the context provided by the site , climate , surroundings and client ’ s need for two dwellings in a single plot . One of the main features of the residence is the intersection of the inclined planes that defines the roof and also lends a traditional touch to the otherwise modern design .
The planning is done in a manner that the spaces are split on different levels , from the lower ground to the first floor . The linear aspect of the plot is reflected in the exteriors as well as the interiors of the house . The external façade is defined by the two exposed concrete walls that blends into the entrance of the two dwellings on either end of the plot . The double height internal spaces ( visible from the outside ) introduce grandeur to the space with clever illumination enhancing the overall look .
The interior design of the residence is an extension of the architectural aesthetics of the building . The unique features like the mezzanine spaces , double heights and the skylight capturing natural light from all angles become the identity of the house .
38 | November - December 2021 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA