“ Our first impression was to create a stunningly beautiful home with a basic form of straight walls and large openings with flat slabs , edges curved ( creating the language of a Moorish design )” says the architects .
The orientation of the house and its strategic positioning of elements such as the courts and open spaces bring in ample amount of daylight and at the same time avoid direct heat gain . Volumes are played to create multiple leisure spaces with a landscaped terrace accessible from the first floor . The architectural vocabulary of this home was envisaged representing Mediterranean elements .
The design theme of this home is a complete mix with elements of nature , vibrant colours , highly adorned furniture and accessories . The house experiences magical dance of shadows through the wooden pergolas , slits on the frontal elevation and huge fenestrations on all the rooms . The living room opens up to the external courtyard spaces which in-turn adds a voluminous formal breakfast space overlooking the pooja court , directly accessible from the entry foyer .
The idea of having a Moroccan home is majorly achieved through the imposition of hand-plastered walls , arches , geometric designs and impressive stone works . Kudos to the local artisans for this intricate crafty construction .
CASA AUM IN AHMEDABAD , GUJARAT BY MISTRY ARCHITECTS PHOTOGRAPHER : UMANG SHAH architecture & design magazine
66 | September - October 2021 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA