Vipa Farm House (1)

VIPA Farm House
Sholavaram | Tamil Nadu
Studio One by Zero

Chennai | Tamil Nadu
Published on
28th September, 2023
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Contents
Project Details......................................................................................................................... 9
Key Contributors..................................................................................................................... 9
Site Context........................................................................................................................... 10
Design Concept..................................................................................................................... 12
Site Plan*............................................................................................................................... 14
Floor Plan*............................................................................................................................. 16
Entrance Porch ..................................................................................................................... 18
North Side Elevation*.........................................................................................................20
Living Area.............................................................................................................................. 22
Living Courtyard....................................................................................................................24
East Side Elevation*............................................................................................................26
Kitchen Courtyard.................................................................................................................28
West Side Elevation*..........................................................................................................30
Dining Area............................................................................................................................ 32
Section AA’*........................................................................................................................... 34
Master Bedroom................................................................................................................... 36
Section BB’*........................................................................................................................... 38
Guest Bedroom.....................................................................................................................40
South SideElevation*..........................................................................................................42
Axonometric Exploded View* ��44
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................. 47
Material Palette....................................................................................................................48
Unique Material Application ��49
Product Specifications........................................................................................................49
Documentation Credits......................................................................................................50
* Drawings for reference on this page.

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Foreword
Located away from the hustle bustle
of Chennai, is a home that reflects the
client’s desire to reconnect to their
roots just like their grandparents.
The home is modern, yet vernacular.
It is elegant, but not at the cost of
sustainability and eco-consciousness.
The freedom to play with light and
nature translates very well into this
abode’s design.
The concept of a central courtyard is

reversed yet retained, through a dual
courtyard with a central passage.
Light and shadow are dramatic
characters in the theatrical and
contextual spaces. The nostalgia and
timelessness of the project can be felt
throughout the time spent inside this
home.
Jaidev Tripathy
Connection between the Courtyard and the Lawn

Project Details
Location Sholavaram, Tamil Nadu
Firm Studio One by Zero
Project Team Deepak Sundaram

Kavya Rajendra
Prem Mohan
Tharunika Prabhuram
Plot Area 21,780 sq. ft.
Built-Up Area 2,350 sq. ft.
Project Budget Rs 4000-5000 per sq. ft.
Project Start Date January 2022
Project End Date November 2022
Number of Floors 1
Number of Car Parks 3
Number of Bedrooms 2
Vastu Compliant Yes
Key Contributors
Structural Consultant Dream Nest Associates
Civil Consultant UR Constructions
Landscape Consultant Studio One by Zero
MEP Consultant UR Constructions
8 9
Site Context
Site Context
VIPA Farm House is situated in a village called Athur, 28 kms away from Chennai. The east-facing site
is about 2 acres in area, divided into two parts. The North of the site is 0.5 acres, on which the farm
house has been constructed. The remaining 1.5 acres on the South of the land is used for farming.
Top View
10 11
Filler Slab Ceiling in the Living Area Foldable Shutter in the Courtyard
A Dual Courtyard
Design Concept
Inspired by the clients’ deep rememberance of their childhood, the house is accurately designed
to reflect the concept of going back to the roots. Every material used in this project is handpicked
to deliver the same essence. Zoning of the spaces within the house is also a thoughtful process,
ensuring seamless connection. It helps in maintaining a natural flow throughout the house, dividing
the courtyard into two parts.
Entrance Porch
12 13
14 15
16 17
Approach to the Entrance Porch
Front view
Entrance Porch
The entrance of the house is covered with a cantilevered slab which provides ample protection
from the sun, while letting in the breeze. Flanked by landscape on either side, a set of cascading
steps welcomes one inside the house. The porch has a brick feature wall, breaking the pattern of the
monotonous arrangement of the bricks.
Feature Wall
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20 21
Living Area Overlooking the Courtyard
Living Area
Living Area
Overlooking the courtyard is the main living room of the house. On entering the space, one is
greeted with a filler slab ceiling and oxide flooring with glass inlay. Placed in the north along with
the kitchen, the living room has furniture made out of reclaimed wood, sourced from different parts
of Tamil Nadu.
Feature wall inside the Living Area

22 23
Lawn Connected to the Courtyard
Foldable Shutter overlooking the Exterior Landscape
Living Courtyard
The living courtyard is the heart of the house along the east-west direction, connecting one end
of the house with another through a passage. The idea behind having two courtyards was to have
more place and flexibiity in terms of usage. The living courtyard has a 80-year old Chinese ficus at
the centre, providing an instant connect with nature. The foldable shutters at the end extends the
courtyard even further to the lawn outside.
Chinese Ficus in the Center of Living Courtyard

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26 27
Parametric Brick Wall in Kitchen Courtyard
View of the Kitchen Courtyard
Kitchen Courtyard
On the other side of the dining passage is the secound courtyard. The kitchen courtyard has
a parametric brick wall, breaking the monotony of the regular arrangement of the bricks. The
projection and recession of the bricks creates a wave like pattern with varying light and shadow
pattern throughout the day. These courtyards help in maintaining the temperature of the house by
regulating an active airflow.
Isometric View of the Parametric Brick Wall

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30 31
Dining Passage
Dining Area
The entry to the dining area is through a 9-feet wooden and glass door. The dining being set in
the middle of the two courtyards is purposefully made to be understated in order to blend with its
surroundings. The flooring of the dining passage is of grey oxide along with Athangudi tiles sourced
from Karaikudi. The courtyards on both the sides of the passage have metal grill, providing an
interesting play of light and shadow throughout the day, apart from providing safety.
Door Opening from the Living Area to the Dining Passage

32 33
Section AA’
34 35
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
The rear end of the house has two rooms connected to the front end through a passage. The master
bedroom has a bay window overlooking the green at the back of the plot, making for a cosy book
reading corner within the room. The room has wardrobes and bed treated with wood and cane to
bring in enough warmth and texture to the space. Attached to the room is a walk-in closet area and
a bathroom.
36 37
Section BB’
38 39
Guest Bedroom
Guest Bedroom
Positioned adjacent to the master bedroom is the guest bedroom. The entry passage has a long
solid wood and cane wardrobe, which has been made light by sandwiching cane between glass. The
wardrobe is connected to a long table. The window of the room overlooks the lawn on the ouside
of the house.
Entry Passage to Guest Bedroom

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42 43
Axonometric View
44 45
Living Courtyard at Night
Conclusion
The design of VIPA Farm House works incredibly well due to its seamless integration of
architectural elements with the nature. The house establishes a symbiotic relationship between
the external environment, the built form and the interior spaces. The farm house is surrounded
by landscape, while getting a proper view of the entry and exit of the site. The material palette of
the house is minimal, consisting of exposed brick, cement plaster and oxide flooring. Overall, the
design successfully creates a harmonious and inspiring living environment that celebrates both
reminiscence of childhood and nature.
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Material Palette Unique Material Applications

Walls Brick
Cement Plaster
Flooring Oxide Flooring with Glass Inlay

Athangudi Tiles
Granite
Ceiling Mangalore Tiles

Clay Pans
Bricks
Brick Cement Plaster Water Bottles
Coconut Shells
Thermocol
Stabilised mud blocks
Terracotta tiles
RCC
Furniture Teak Wood

Pillaimarudhu Wood
Karumarudhu Wood
Oxide Flooring with Glass Inlay Athangudi Tile
Granite Teak Wood
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Product Specifications Documentation Credits

Cement Zuari Cement Photographer Yash R Jain
Brick Nuvocotto from Affa Tile Architectural Journalist Jaidev Tripathy
Windows and Glass AD Steel, Glass Grip Drawings and Graphics Studio One by Zero
Hardware Kalanjiyam Hardware, Studio Made eBook Design and Editing Priyanshi Shukla
Tiles (Athangudi) Karaikudi
Ceiling, Lighting and Paint Light Scape
Sanitaryware and Bath Fittings Kohler, Jaquar
Bath Flooring RAK Ceramics
Sofas, Chairs, Dining Table, Carpentry from Velu, Auroville

Outdoor Furniture and Wardrobe
Curtains and Blinds Vishvesh Textiles
Kitchen Sink Carysil
Kitchen Hardware Hettich
Kitchen Surfaces Pearl Marble
Kitchen Chimney Kaff
Ply Century Ply
Wood Finish MRF Paints
Fans Crompton
Switches Legrand
Air Conditioning Voltas
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VIPA Farm House

Sholavaram | Tamil Nadu

Studio One by Zero

Buildofy is a content platform that broadcasts interesting

Copyright ©Skyboard, 2023.

Vipa Farm House Video

* Drawings for reference on this page.

The concept of a central courtyard is

Connection between the Courtyard and the Lawn

Firm Studio One by Zero

Project Team Deepak Sundaram

Plot Area 21,780 sq. ft.

Built-Up Area 2,350 sq. ft.

Project Budget Rs 4000-5000 per sq. ft.

Project Start Date January 2022

Project End Date November 2022

Number of Car Parks 3

Vastu Compliant Yes

Civil Consultant UR Constructions

Landscape Consultant Studio One by Zero

MEP Consultant UR Constructions

Approach to the Entrance Porch

Living Area Overlooking the Courtyard

Feature wall inside the Living Area

Lawn Connected to the Courtyard

Foldable Shutter overlooking the Exterior Landscape

Chinese Ficus in the Center of Living Courtyard

Parametric Brick Wall in Kitchen Courtyard

View of the Kitchen Courtyard

Isometric View of the Parametric Brick Wall

Door Opening from the Living Area to the Dining Passage

Entry Passage to Guest Bedroom

Living Courtyard at Night

Material Palette Unique Material Applications

Flooring Oxide Flooring with Glass Inlay

Ceiling Mangalore Tiles

Furniture Teak Wood

Oxide Flooring with Glass Inlay Athangudi Tile

Granite Teak Wood

Product Specifications Documentation Credits

Brick Nuvocotto from Affa Tile Architectural Journalist Jaidev Tripathy

Tiles (Athangudi) Karaikudi

Ceiling, Lighting and Paint Light Scape

Sanitaryware and Bath Fittings Kohler, Jaquar

Bath Flooring RAK Ceramics

Sofas, Chairs, Dining Table, Carpentry from Velu, Auroville

Curtains and Blinds Vishvesh Textiles

Kitchen Sink Carysil

Kitchen Hardware Hettich

Kitchen Surfaces Pearl Marble

Kitchen Chimney Kaff

Ply Century Ply

Wood Finish MRF Paints

Air Conditioning Voltas

©Skyboard, 2023. No part of this eBook

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