SHREE BUNGALOW

NEW ALKAPURI, VADODARA, GUJARAT

Plot Area: 45,000 sq ft

Builtup Area: 12,500 sq ft
Project Timeline: 2014 – 2016
Project Cost: INR 5,000–6,000 per sq ft

USINE STUDIO, VADODARA

Principal Designers: Yatin Kavaiya, Jiten Tosar
Project Team: Shalini Pereira, Hiral Solanki, Upendra Raj

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In the quiet suburbs of Alkapuri, Vadodara, there is a conceptually

designed housing colony; where homes are arranged around

a centrally located common. Every room opens in the garden

scattering natural light in the house, thus saving the power. The

plan successfully serves the desire of the client to integrate the

‘outside’ with the ‘inside’.

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Developing landscape as a major portion, allowed magnification of the boundaries of

each internal program and striking a sectional relationship with the open to sky and
large volume of spaces. Organizing the open concept interiors we started defining
rooms and directing them into a common passage. It gives a sense of direction with
the help of linearity and the lights being the guiding point.

A couple of neatly stacked rectangular boxes are designed as a single unit to maximize
the space and breathe within the nature. We cladded the front and back façades by
no maintenance-engineered-cedar-wood and stone that warmly greets the nature.
Juxtaposed water body welcomes the visitors. A linear passage is designed in a way
that an eye can be maintained on every activity of the house.
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Above: Detail of Cladding of the facade with no-maintenance cedar

wood and stone
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Above: Living Room corner

Left: Detail of the front door

The placement and design of the puja room at the front of the house overlooking
the nature makes the room apt for a meditation exercise. A concept of vastness is
achieved by a passage leading into a room which in turn leads to a garden. Maximum
natural light; wind and vision are allowed to come through the big openings in the
family room.

An eye catching door with unique underline geometry of circle is carried further and
explored ahead with material like wood and metal. A meticulous design has been
carved out by exploring and combing the two materials. At the front of the house a
metal screen again following an underline geometry concept has been designed to
gain an indirect vision yet maintaining the character of the space. Bar is housed in
the family room following the concept- solid and void.
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Above: Dining Space

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Above: Bar area

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Above: Staircase to first floor Above: Powder Room

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Above: View of the smoke zone from the staircase

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Ground Floor Plan

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First Floor Plan

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Front Elevation
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Above: First floor Master Bedroom

Left: Detail of the Master Bedroom

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Above: Second floor Master Bedroom

Left: Seating area in the second floor master bedroom

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Above: Bathrooms of the two master bedrooms

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Above: Guest Bedroom

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Above: Terrace
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Above: Views of the sports lounge

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Above: Details of furniture, art and artifacts in the Above: Sculpture detail near
sports lounge the entrance

The spaces show a brave and creative usage of materials. The guest room has
mirrors wrapped with a different geometric framing. A welcoming sculpture
draws one’s attention while transitioning from one floor to the other. Natural
materials are used instead of artificial elements reducing the extra energy sources.

An ensemble of vibrant fabrics, the contemporary lighting, wall concepts, solid

materials like wood / tiles / stone. and minimal color palette across the house adds
drama to the spaces. Certain vintage furniture pieces were slightly retouched to
spark a nostalgic feel. Richness and love for art is displayed via usage of earthy
materials and original paintings by architect are themselves.

Interesting wall concepts like a the one clad with fire bricks creating a rustic
impression and one with world map embossing, meets the clients need to availing
a different view in every corner. The dual pleasure typical homey atmosphere and
the feel of farm house is achieved.
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PRODUCT & MATERIAL APPLICATIONS Stone: Grey Sonata from Classic Marble
Cladding: Italian Marble Wood Flooring: Square Foot
Windows: Alfenum Systems Security: Zicom
Tiles: RAK Air Conditionings: Daikin
Lighting: Hybec from Perfect Light Home Automation: Schneider
Colour: Asian Paints from Rangildas
Sanitaryware: Duravit from Decoart KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Bath Fittings: Hans Grohe from Decoart Structural & MEP: R V Patel Associates
Furniture: Outsourced Civil: Mayur Thakkar
Furnishing: Multi Brands from Aavaran Façade: Usine Studio
Wallpaper: Marshalls Landscape: Kanchan Bhagat
Hardware: Kich from Darshan Hardware HVAC: Paulson Refridgeration
Modular Kitchen: Opein Kitchen
Kitchen Sink: Nirali PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS
Ply: Greenlam from Decoart Tejas Shah
Veneer: Greenlam, Timex
Laminates: Greenlam

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