AD : WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENTS IN THIS PROJECT THAT CREATES THAT SPACE INTO THIS BEAUTIFUL ELEGANT LIVING ABODE ?
SACHIN : I feel it is a combination of various elements that makes “ Linear House ” a perfect and elegant abode . The overall design centers on maximizing space with a flexibility for future add-ons while taking advantage of available views , light and breeze . The key element during the conceptualization was spatial organization .
The house was envisioned as an amalgamation of three functional spaces ; public , semi-private and private to cater to the client ’ s joint family .
AD : IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE ONE SPECIFIC SPACE / ELEMENT FROM THIS RESIDENCE THAT STRIKES OUT THE MOST WHICH WILL THAT BE AND WHY ?
SACHIN : One of the striking features i admore the most in the residence is the intersection of the inclined planes that defines the roof and also lends a traditional touch to the otherwise modern design .
AD : WE AT DE INDIA ARE CELEBRATING THE ESSENCE OF OUR HOMES . STAYING INDOORS SAFE IN THIS PANDEMIC MADE US CONNECT WITH OUR HOMES MORE THAN EVER .
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR PROCESS TO DESIGN A RESIDENCE THAT TRANSFORMS THE LIVING OF THE RESIDENT ?
SACHIN : Generally , the word “ house ” is related to images of rectangular abodes with balconies and parking space .
Over the years , standards for housing are constantly being redefined . Factors like available space , technological advancement , climatic changes , population growth , shifting mindset of the people are influencing the way we look at residential spaces of the future . The way forward has to be to design smart and sustainable , energy efficient homes by making use of technology and natural sources of energy .
// below ; The Linear House in Bangalore , India by INT-HAB architecture + design . | Photographer : SHAMANTH PATIL
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