The Gully Home

The Gully Home
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
ED+ Architecture
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Published in 2023
on Buildofy
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Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................ 7
Project Details...............................................................................9
Key Contributors...........................................................................9
Site Context.................................................................................10
Design Brief................................................................................. 12
Design Approach: Climatology.................................................14
Design Approach: Tackling Heat Gain..................................... 16
The Entry...................................................................................... 20
The Great Room...........................................................................22
The Living-Kitchen-Dining Areas............................................ 24
Connected Vertically................................................................. 30
Plans..............................................................................................32
The Staircase...............................................................................38
Sections....................................................................................... 42
Elevations................................................................................... 48
Vantages Inside and Outside...................................................52
Bedroom.......................................................................................62
The Master Bedroom................................................................. 68
The Lounge Area.........................................................................76
The Open Terrace....................................................................... 88
Conclusion.................................................................................. 90
Materials......................................................................................92
Unique Material Applications................................................. 94
Product Specifications............................................................. 94
Documentation Credits.............................................................95
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Foreword
The Gully Home carries with itself a
sweet story that’ll linger in the sea
breeze that surrounds the house, in
the bricks of the walls that make this
house a home, and in the memories
made and waiting to be made. With
a simple yet bold design statement,
this house is a sustainable approach
to practical residential design where
comfort is prioritised.
For me, entering Gully Home was
like entering a library that values
memories and traditions, respects
the environment it is set in and brings
built form closer to nature in the most
organic fashion. I’m a maximalist, but
this house mesmerised me with its
simplicity.
Kanishk Sharma
Architectural Journalist, Buildofy
Project Details
Location Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Firm ED+ Architecture
Architect Ammaar Aziz Chowdry
Mridula Chowdry
Design Team Mano Bharati
Sai Maalavika
Project Duration September 2021 - February 2022
Plot Area 3,661 sq. ft.
Built-Up Area 6,275 sq. ft.
Project Budget Rs. 3,287.48 per sq. ft.
Vaastu Compliant Yes
No. of Floors Basement + G + 3
No. of Bedrooms 3
Parking Spaces 2
Key Contributors
Structural Ramaniyam Real Estates
Civil Ramaniyam Real Estates
Facade ED+ Architecture
Landscape ED+ Architecture
MEP Ramaniyam Real Estates
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Site Context
This house is located on a 39 x 93 feet linear plot at the end of a quiet, residential street
in Chennai, overlooking the Bay of Bengal. The design of the Gully Home is a response to
the site’s unique characteristics, calling for a balance between connection and privacy. It is
conceived as a space that welcomes the surroundings while maintaining a sense of seclusion
through the use of layered barriers.
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Design Brief
The house was poised to be a gift from a father for his daughter who was getting married,
with the house marking the starting point of her new journey. The uniquely linear plot, facing
the oceanfront, demanded a design that ensured every part of the house had an ocean view.
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Design Approach: Climatology

The east-facing building, while offering stunning vistas, also poses the challenge of intense This innovative design utilises natural clay materials, effectively cooling the interior spaces
morning sun and resulting heat. To mitigate this, the entire façade is double-skinned, with and preventing heat transmission. However, to maintain expansive views, large glazing was
an inner core of Porotherm blocks and half-cut bricks on either side. necessary, which presented the challenge of potential heat gain within the spaces.
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Design Approach: Tackling Heat Gain

A highly versatile window system was implemented to tackle the challenge of heat gain due
to the high amount of glazing. This system offered six distinct permutations to suit varying
needs and preferences.
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6 WINDOW CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS
1. 100% Shut Zero Visibility and Ventilation

2. 100% Open Max Visibility and Airflow
3. Visually Open Max Visibility, No Airflow
4. Partial Visibility 50% Visibility and Airflow
5. No Visibility 25% Airflow, No Visibility
6. 50% Visibility Visibility, No Airflow
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The Entry
The entire structure has been elevated by 1.5 meters, offering a meandering pedestrian
approach through an entry garden that leads to the house. The basement accommodates
the services and utilities such as car parking, helper’s accommodation, and a battery backup
room.
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The Great Room

A small foyer welcomes visitors into the grand great room. This great room has been designed where the Gully Home gets its name from. Just as a street is a gathering place for residents,
by drawing inspiration from the vibrant essence of a bustling street, capturing the spirit of the great room is the focal point of activity, where the vibrant tapestry of life unfolds within
togetherness and joy found in the older parts of Indian cities — also called the gullies. This is the home.
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The Living-Kitchen-Dining Areas

The triple-height space at the heart of the house has been designed to create a sense of
openness and tranquillity. The living, dining, and kitchen areas are conjoined into this
space, which opens onto a linear garden with an uninterrupted view of the sea. Here, one
can escape the noise and commotion of the city and immerse themselves in a serene and
private world.
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Connected Vertically
To create a greater sense of vertical connection, the Gully Home deviates from the
conventional three-level floor plan by staggering the floor plates by 5 feet on either side of
the triple-height space. This design choice not only adds visual interest but also allows for
views into the great room from other areas of the house.
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The Staircase
An open metal dog-legged staircase elegantly connects the floor plates, with each flight guiding
the user to a different bedroom. This architectural feature adds a touch of sophistication and
seamless flow, enhancing both the house’s aesthetic appeal and functional accessibility.
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Vantages Inside and Outside

The Gully Home features a clever design element with internal bay windows in each bedroom,
offering captivating views into the great room and creating a sense of visual and physical
interconnectedness throughout the space. Furthermore, external bay windows protrude
outward, providing a breathtaking 180-degree view of the ocean and serving as a delightful
reading or coffee nook, adding an extra touch of charm and relaxation to the residence.
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Bedroom
At the first landing of the stairs lies the bedroom in the northeast area of the house. It has an
attached walk-in closet and bath next to it.
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The Master Bedroom

The master bedroom takes up a premium spot in the house on the second landing from the
stairs. This area has windows that offer direct visibility to the ocean and makes it the best
nook of the residence. A flight of stairs lead down to a private deck from this room.
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The Lounge Area

On the topmost level of the house, there is a lounge room that overlooks a stunning
swimming pool. The glazing is designed in a manner that allows the deck to become a part
of the lounge once opened, connecting it directly to the pool.
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The Open Terrace

As a crowning jewel, the topmost level boasts a delightful terrace sit-out enclosed by elegant
brick jaalis. These intricately designed jaalis create beautifully framed openings that offer
enchanting vistas of the ocean, adding a touch of charm and serenity to this elevated retreat.
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Conclusion
The Gully Home is a sustainable residence that seeks to redefine contemporary family living.
It is designed with a strong contextual foundation, taking into account all architectural and
climatic considerations, and embodies the principles of a responsive and functional design.
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Materials
Wire Cut Bricks Kota Wrapped Metal Staircase Paint
Terrazzo Teakwood Wall Paper Glazing
Filler Slab (Terracotta Pots) Ceramic Glazed Tiles
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Unique Material Applications
Façade Cladding Wire Cut Bricks Blinds D Décor

Internal Walls Wire Cut Bricks Carpets & Rugs Jaipur Rugs
Flooring Kota Modular Kitchen Hafele
Terrazzo Kitchen Hardware Hafele
Teakwood on metal staircase Ply Century Ply
Veneer Greenlam
Glass Saint Gobain
Product Specifications
Designer Fans Crompton
Switches Norisys
Brick N K Ahammed
Elevator Kone
Slim Tile Terrazzo Tiles, Kalinga Stones
Air Conditioning Daikin
Windows Fenesta
Doors Carpentry
Hardware Dorma
Wardrobe Carpentry
Tiles Nexion Documentation Credits
Lighting Lightscape
Sanitaryware Toto Photography Sreenag BRS
Bath Fittings Kohler Architectural Journalist Kanishk Sharma
Sofas Fab India Drawings and Graphics ED+ Architecture
Dining Table Custom-made Text & Editor Manali Haware
Curtains D Décor Design Bharat Narvekar
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Design Approach: Climatology

Design Approach: Tackling Heat Gain

6 WINDOW CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS

1. 100% Shut Zero Visibility and Ventilation

The Great Room

The Living-Kitchen-Dining Areas

Vantages Inside and Outside

The Master Bedroom

The Lounge Area

The Open Terrace

Wire Cut Bricks Kota Wrapped Metal Staircase Paint

Terrazzo Teakwood Wall Paper Glazing

Filler Slab (Terracotta Pots) Ceramic Glazed Tiles

Unique Material Applications

Façade Cladding Wire Cut Bricks Blinds D Décor

©Skyboard, 2023. No part of this eBook may

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