TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROJECT ? WHAT WAS THE
CONCEPT BEHIND ITS DESIGN INCEPTION ?
ELEMENTAL STUDIO : “ 3 ° VAASTU RESIDENCE " a bungalow located in Ahmedabad , Gujarat , in a densely populated suburban area with a plot area of
172 sq . m .
The bungalow is designed for a family of 4 members . The spaces include 3 bedrooms -
A Master bedroom , a Bedroom for their parents and a guest bedroom .
Our approach was to respond to the traditional Vaastu Shastra science , extract its essence yet arrive at an innovative interpretation of the same . In order to align with the cardinal direction , the bungalow is 3 degrees inclined in plan .
( below ) 3 ° Vaastu Residence , Ahmedabad , Gujarat by Elemental Studio
Photographer : Tejas Shah
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT ?
ELEMENTAL STUDIO : The design elements are always close to our process . The exposed brick and its exploration are keen to our design process . Massing of the structure has been kept subtle , experimenting with light and shadow in brick patterns . The brick being the most basic element of construction brings simplicity as well as pattern of creation to make the façade an art .
Exposed brick wall ( page 79 ) in the southern side containing circular openings not only illuminate ’ s the stairwell naturally but adds a rustic earthy look to the main facade .
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