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Cental courtyard

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Project • By Varun Garg Architects • Individual Buildings

The Snail House

The Snail House by Varun Garg Architects transforms a compact 10-marla plot in Panchkula into a calm, light-filled family residence. Inspired by the geometry of a snail shell and the Fibonacci spiral, the home is organised around a sculptural staircase that gradually expands from 3 feet to 9 feet in width. More than a circulation element, it becomes the spatial heart of the residence, guiding movement and creating a continuous architectural experience across levels. Purnesh Dev Nikhanj Purnesh Dev Nikhanj Purnesh Dev Nikhanj Purnesh Dev Nikhanj A central courtyard introduces natural light, ventilation and greenery deep into the house. The surrounding spaces remain visually connected while maintaining the privacy requir... More

Project • By EHKA Studio • Private Houses

Lily Avenue House

Lily Avenue House reimagines the narrow terrace typology through a careful orchestration of light, void and materiality. At its core, a central courtyard acts as a vertical void that draws daylight deep into the plan while enabling passive ventilation. Topped with a skylight and layered, louvred panels, it allows air to circulate while shielding the interior from rain. This void becomes a spatial anchor, pulling greenery into the heart of the house and dissolving boundaries between inside and out. Shiya Creative Studio Shiya Creative Studio Shiya Creative Studio Caption A stairs within the courtyard leads to the attic above, perforated to allow light and air through the courtyard. Topped with a skylight and overlapping... More