CONTEMPORARY ABODE

JALANDHAR, PUNJAB

Plot Area: 4,500 sq ft

Built Up Area: 6,200 sq ft
Projec Tmeline: 2016 – 2018

SPACE RACE ARCHITECTS, JALANDHAR

Principal Architect: Thakur Udayveer Singh
Project Team: Ritika, Charu Gupta

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When the design of a house is inspired from the nature or an element

of nature, it reverberates an emotion of being close of nature. The

client wanted a house, which adheres to vaastu, is minimal, has

maximum space efficiency and being in urban context, has an

affair with nature.

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The design gets its inspiration by the delicate form of a bird’s wing. Blending this idea
into a structured form, is an attempt to bring the user closer to the nature amid an urban
context. The curvatures and angles on the façade derived from its brid’s wings concept,
ensures to keep the house a private structure to enhance the sense of security for its
residents. The façade narrates a blend of soft and bold color palette with white and grey
and symbolizes purity and fluidity in the form. Elements and materials are juxtaposed
to create a perfect balance. The entrance boundary wall is ushered by greens, adding to
the aesthetics.
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Concept Sketches
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Above: The entrance porch

The design of the house matches the upscale lifestyle and needs of the client. The
design ideology was to create something new that was monumental in the site’s context
where such designs are unusual. The structure is fluidic, providing a sense of flow and
continuity of form, which is not usually seen in the precincts of Punjab.

The main gate is simple yet graceful, linear patterned in grey. The interplay of light
and materials is evident in the design.The house is segregated in zones of private
and public ensuring to give each space its own freedom, experience and comfort.
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Above: Formal Living Room

The ground floor is accommodated with the basic facilities of living, dining, kitchen and
a prayer room. The placement of natural spaces like a lawn at the front and rear and a
fountain, create a soothing environment across the house. The first floor is personalized
with a bedroom, hometheatre and a balcony that features the ‘wing’.
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Above: Dining Space

As per Vaastu, it necessary to leave a free space in the north side. To accomplish this,
a passage has been provided which acts as a double advantage. One, it acts as an
appealing water fountain feature, the other, it acts as a service passage connecting to
the service staircase. The use of mirrors on the side walls of the passage uplifts the
overall experience of the space.

The simplicity of the façade continues in the interiors with its thoughtful material
palette. The informal sitting area showcases beige furniture with wooden paneling
on the wall. The dining area exudes a sense of sophistication with comfortable chairs
and a shining black marble table. The ‘looking up’ experience is enhanced by adding
chandeliers with wooden paneling. The living-dining space can also be used as a small
gathering area as it also houses a buffet counter.
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Plan as per Vaastu Purusha Mandal

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Above: Dining Space

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Above: Views of the fountain from living and dining spaces

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Above: Living room with visually connected spaces

A keen eye on detail is evident from the design of the formal living area specifically.
The serene white sofas, in contrast to the grey stone mosaic on the backdrop wall with
artwork, shows a bold design choice. One can enjoy the beauty of the greens outside,
adjacent to the staircase, while sitting in this area. The prayer room is located near
these spaces. It is a glass enclosed space, deliberated to prevent noise.
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Above: Entertainment Space

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Above: Bar Counter

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Above: Kitchen
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Above: Powder Room Above: Staircase

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Above: Bed Room

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Above: Master Bed Room

The master bedroom interiors are kept simple yet elegant. The white walls with
grooves, beige color palette, a stylish side seating, adds to the charm of the room. The
highlight is the metal artwork in the form of a flower. It also has a spacious walk-in-
closet and a bathroom. The staircase accompanied with lights dropping at various
lengths, lands into the bar area. It shows artistic use of metal rods to form a bottle rack,
the gold design counter, wooden flooring and an arched wall design. The house with
its minimalistic façade, functional and spacious planning, and sophisticated interiors
achieves a balanced design. It makes a long lasting impression in the minds of user and
the onlookers.
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Above: Views of the walk-in wardrobe

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Above and Left: Views of the Bathroom

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Above: Bathroom with elegant decor

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215sq.ft 680sq.ft
270sq.ft
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250.sq.ft

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170sq.ft 175sq.ft

950sq.ft
260sq.ft 255sq.ft

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1059sq.ft
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340sq.ft

445sq.ft

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85sq.ft 520sq.ft

1150sq.ft

Ground Floor Plan First Floor Plan

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Section
1'-4"

11"
4'-812"

3'-4" 15'-10 12" 8'-6" 2'-5"

1'-4" RAILING
3'-0"

8'-3"
2'-7"

+3'-6" LVL AS/DET.

PAINT
SECOND AS/APPROV.
FLOOR +3'-6" LVL
R2

PAINT
'-7

+23'-6" LVL AS/APPROV.

"

9"
3'-0"

22'-612" 7'-0" bal.

WINDOW PARAPET
PSEUDO
1'-3" 2'-3"

AS/APPROV. AS/DET.
AS/DET. WINDOW
AS/APPROV.
6'-6"
3'-6"

RAILING
AS/DET. +2'-9" LVL +3'-6" LVL TAPER PARAPET
3'-0"

PAINT AS/DET.
AS/APPROV. 1'-0"
1'-0"

FIRST FLOOR
R1
+11'-9" LVL '-0
2'-3"

1'-11" "
2'-3"
1'-0"

R1'-
0"
TAPER CHALLER 1'-0"
AS/DET.

-6'-612"LVL 00" LVL WINDOW

WINDOW PAINT AS/DET. WINDOW
AS/APPROV. AS/DET.
9'-6"

AS/DET.

PLINTH
STEPS
1'-6"

FLOOR
1'-6"

AS/DET.
+1'-6" LVL

SECTION 1-1'

FRONT ELEVATION SECTION 1-1'

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C1
KITCHEN
 
 
   
 

C5
6'-9" bal.
up 412"

A'
PART
PLAN-GROUND
FLOOR
A

storage
console
MASTER BEDROOM


 


C1




PART
A' PLAN-FIRST
FLOOR

TILE
TERRACING
AS/ DETAIL




SLAB
S.F.- F.F.L. AS/STRUCTURE


+24'-0" LVL B.O.S.

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


B.O.B.





MASTER
BEDROOM




FLOORING
AS/ DETAIL
SLAB


AS/STRUCTURE


F.F.-FFL
+12'-0" LVL B.O.S.






B.O.B.


CEILING
AS/ DETAIL



MASTER BEDROOM


PLINTH
FLOOR
+1'-6" LVL

SECTION A-A'
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Elevation
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PRODUCT & MATERIAL APPLICATIONS Stone: Italian from Ramji Dass, Lovely Marble
Windows: Schuco Mosaic: Topcell Marketing
Tiles: Nitco from New White Marble House, Wooden Flooring: Pergo from Deluxe
Topcell Marketing Sanitation
Lighting: Osram from Panvik Lighting Security: Eureka Forbes
Colour: Asian Paints from Delhi Paints Air Conditioning: O General from Dashmesh
Sanitaryware: Duravit, Queo from N R Enterprises
Enterprises, Deluxe Sanitation Home Automation: Schneider from Kumra
Bath Fittings: Grohe from New White Marble Electricals
House, Topcell Marketing
Furniture / Wallpaper / Carpets / Rugs: KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Handpicked / Imported Structural: Ankush Gupta
Furnishing: D’Decor Civil / Façade / Landscape / MEP / HVAC /
Hardware: Hettich Acoustics: Space Race Architects 
Kitchen Sink: Carysil from Deluxe Sanitation
Ply: Gupta Acro PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS
Laminates: Marino from Ramji Dass Purnesh Dev Nikhanj

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