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This 3900 sq.ft. east facing plot is located in the densely populated area of Paldi, Ahmedabad.
This 3900 sq.ft. east facing plot is located in the densely populated area of Paldi, Ahmedabad.
The plot location is very appealing. It has main road on east and society road on south. Also, a "T" junction in the front is adding more significance to the plot. After leaving required setbacks, the floor plate was merely 1900 sq.ft. on ground floor & total built up area of 6000 sq.ft.
The plot location is very appealing. It has main road on east and society road on south. Also, a "T" junction in the front is adding more significance to the plot. After leaving required setbacks, the floor plate was merely 1900 sq.ft. on ground floor & total built up area of 6000 sq.ft.
In Ahmedabad, summer goes up to 45 degree to 47 degree. In that extreme climatic conditions, open spaces become useless, if they are not shaded properly. Here, this shelf shading structure benefits you to use the balcony spaces even in the daytime.
In Ahmedabad, summer goes up to 45 degree to 47 degree. In that extreme climatic conditions, open spaces become useless, if they are not shaded properly. Here, this shelf shading structure benefits you to use the balcony spaces even in the daytime.
We wanted to keep every activity connected with gardens and want visual & personal connection between all the floors. At the same time we don't want any boxy or overpowering structure on this South-East corner. So, we created staggered volumes resulting into terrace gardens at every level by giving a natural stepped form.
We wanted to keep every activity connected with gardens and want visual & personal connection between all the floors. At the same time we don't want any boxy or overpowering structure on this South-East corner. So, we created staggered volumes resulting into terrace gardens at every level by giving a natural stepped form.
The fresh simplicity of the parents’ bedroom highlights the interesting pattern of veneer and teak wood strips. We have created interesting pattern of veneer and teak wood strips the parents’ bedroom. We have provided slit windows on the south face to cut the heat in the parents’ bedroom.
The fresh simplicity of the parents’ bedroom highlights the interesting pattern of veneer and teak wood strips. We have created interesting pattern of veneer and teak wood strips the parents’ bedroom. We have provided slit windows on the south face to cut the heat in the parents’ bedroom.
The daughter bedroom is a rich blend of subtle material palette like modified clay material, veneer & PU colour finish. It connects with front side elevated garden which witnesses the family moments of our daily life.
The daughter bedroom is a rich blend of subtle material palette like modified clay material, veneer & PU colour finish. It connects with front side elevated garden which witnesses the family moments of our daily life.
The master bedroom combines veneer with marble printed laminate to experience a high level of richness.
The master bedroom combines veneer with marble printed laminate to experience a high level of richness.
Wooden blinds in the Drawing Room maintains the privacy of the space & gives a beautiful play of light throughout the day time.
Wooden blinds in the Drawing Room maintains the privacy of the space & gives a beautiful play of light throughout the day time.
The richness of the stone veneer on the main door introduces the beautiful interior inside.
The richness of the stone veneer on the main door introduces the beautiful interior inside.
Drawing room is thoughtfully planned in the north east corner with full height glass windows, which feels wider & connects directly with the main entry.
Drawing room is thoughtfully planned in the north east corner with full height glass windows, which feels wider & connects directly with the main entry.
Drawing Room
Drawing Room
We have used rich combination of stone veneer and wooden fluted panels to enhance the subtle tones of the sofa and centre table.
We have used rich combination of stone veneer and wooden fluted panels to enhance the subtle tones of the sofa and centre table.
Once we arrive on the first floor, to give “wow factor” we have played in volumetric differences. We highlighted a double height lounge space with light beige bricks and a metal wall mural. Here one can easily connect with ground floor vestibule & second floor activities at a moment. This place opens up into large elevated garden in the front.
Once we arrive on the first floor, to give “wow factor” we have played in volumetric differences. We highlighted a double height lounge space with light beige bricks and a metal wall mural. Here one can easily connect with ground floor vestibule & second floor activities at a moment. This place opens up into large elevated garden in the front.
Study Area
Study Area
Dining area is a semi-private space connecting the drawing room and kitchen.
Dining area is a semi-private space connecting the drawing room and kitchen.
We have camouflage bedroom & bathroom doors in Master Bedroom with design to get queries room space & clean corners.
We have camouflage bedroom & bathroom doors in Master Bedroom with design to get queries room space & clean corners.
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
To high light the entry, we have created double height entry foyer, which gives it an iconic identity to stand out from the surrounding houses & at the same time MS screens creates cosiness in the entry.
To high light the entry, we have created double height entry foyer, which gives it an iconic identity to stand out from the surrounding houses & at the same time MS screens creates cosiness in the entry.
We divided the floor plate into 3 grids from the south to north direction in all 3 floors. We plan activities in both the external grids and kept the central grid as open plan to minimize the circulation & easy communication.
We divided the floor plate into 3 grids from the south to north direction in all 3 floors. We plan activities in both the external grids and kept the central grid as open plan to minimize the circulation & easy communication.

From Prashant Parmar Architect - Shayona Consultant

The Modern Contemporary House in Ahmedabad follows the principles of modern simplicity in all the architectural aspects with a contemporary ensemble in the interiors to create a bungalow with seamlessly interconnected spaces. This humble east-facing plot welcomes the sunlight and air to pass through the full-sized window to keep it naturally bright and airy throughout the day. The bungalow holds strategically oriented elevated gardens on every level to promote cross-ventilation keeping the spaces cool and connecting the user with nature.

The architect planned every activity in such a way that it has a connection with the gardens and created a visual and personal connection between all the floors. At the same time, to overcome the “Boxy” and “Overpowering” structure on the South-East corner, staggered volumes were created which resulted into the terrace garden on each floor giving it a natural stepped form. Moreover, this house becomes an interesting self-shading structure as a result of various cuboid volumes staggered at different levels.

In summer, the temperature of Ahmedabad touches 45 to 47 degrees keeping the city hot, especially during noon. In that extreme climatic conditions, open spaces become useless, if they are not shaded properly. Here, this shelf shading structure fulfills its purpose and benefits users to hangout in the balcony spaces even in the daytime. From the initial stage of planning, all the activities were pushed to the rear side and the front side was kept open to accommodate that space with elevated gardens on each floor. The toilets were placed on the west face which acts as a buffer for the bedrooms on the east face and cuts the heat from the west side.

Upon entry to the house, the double-heighted entry foyer gives an iconic identity to stand out from the surrounding houses. One experiences the volumetric difference of double height to single height while entering the home. The elements like wooden blinds are purposefully placed in the Common Area to maintain the privacy of the user and get a dramatic effect of light throughout the day. The Puja area is made double heighted to give a grandeur look. The double-heighted Lounge Area on the first floor gives a “wow factor” to the space. A user can connect with the upper as well as lower levels at the same moment. A minimalist bedroom with a camouflaged door and garden balcony is an exemplary element of the house. The multipurpose room on the second floor is treated as a leisure space which is highlighted with seamless wooden flooring that creates a warm ambiance.

For the Exteriors, the right proportion of red brick cladding with stone Crete texture in grey and white tones highlights the aesthetics of architecture. Whereas, thoughtful use of veneers, stone veneers, fluted panels, modified clay material with Italian marble flooring enhances the subtle tones of interiors. The use of natural materials like MCM makes the building sustainable and maintenance-free.