Punjab

It was a windfall moment – the spot chosen for the location of the new swimming pool atthe Gaj ended up as a treasure trove for a huge quantity of white stones, which actually should becalled boulders. Ashutosh Mukherjee The shape of the site decided the shape of the pool for us – the layout of which was done ina jiffy – using std PVC conduits as teh only measuring tool. The pool is a product ofsquares of 3 m side randomly arranged to fit the available space in the vacant area leftbetween the cottages – and it turned out to be quite a design. 3 partly sunk pavilions were made at the pool's corners – to accommodate fireplaceswith seating surrounding it. A set of stairs led down to each of these suunken pa... More

A victorian style farmhouse Location: A village near New ChandigarhTypology – Steel roof frame supported on a concrete skeleton. Prefabrication is at the core of our construction strategy, and the project management ties it all together. Caption While the visual language of the home harks back to a bygone era, the construction process is anything but traditional. The entire structure is a concrete frame with a steel framed roof ontop - assembled with maximum efficiency.  Caption Using such techniques allows us to deliver timeless architecture with modern efficiencies. Especially in remote or environmentally sensitive sites, prefab methods reduce environmental impact and allow greater flexibility in design withou... More

The House of Voids at New Amritsar Colony is nestled in an upcoming township in the city of Amritsar. The plot is narrow and deep, bounded by residential buildings on three sides while facing a beautiful park on one edge. This context challenged the possibility of opening up the interior to air and light while maintaining privacy – which became the driving force behind the layout of spaces.   A combination of passive design techniques have been used to make the enclosed spaces comfortable and open to the elements of nature. From the outside, the mass of the home is solid and unassuming, giving almost no hint of the vibrant interior. A four feet buffer with cut-outs along the south side has been introduced, which follow the sun-... More

Take a breath. Calm yourself. And enter the Waterfall house.    Inspired by the meditative forces of nature, the Waterfall house is a modern rendition of an urban sanctuary, and home to the Vashisht family in Jalandhar, Punjab. As one approaches the house, the exterior palette leaves a lasting impression. The facade is inspired by the rocky landscape and the snow-capped mountains of upper Himalayas. Dual waterfalls mark dual entrances into the house. Much like the origination point of a river from its glacier, the waterfalls translate into grand points of initiation into the house.   The informal entry frames a view of a landscaped court just as one enters, blurring lines of separation between indoor and outdoor. The form... More