Simplistic

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the Shaded House stays true to its name and allows members of the house to experience cohesive, dynamic and regal spaces that deepen a connection with nature.

Inclined studio

The facade is expressive creating a self-shading structure. The elevated gardens on the south-east are created out of grey cubes-cladded with wooden figured MCM cladding material, while the walls looks astonishing with brick cladding.

The attached terrace garden that elevates in the south-east facade gives the users a chance to get closer to the outside world.

The terrace garden to the south-east façade elevates in the front and connects all the three levels visually.

The screening in the ceiling of this terrace garden bring a sense of ornamentation to the house, and at the same time, consolidate the architectural language of the facade as one of the focal points of the project.

Project • By Prashant Parmar Architect • Private Houses

THE SHADED HOUSE | PRASHANT PARMAR ARCHITECT

A multitude of massive frames at various levels, spacious semi-covered green terraces at all floor levels getting animated with play of light as it permeates through the geometrically patterned MS trellis at the top of the largest frame and a unique experience of varying volumes right from the entry ... All this sum’s up very briefly the spatial experience of “The Shaded House”. Client had a requirement of 4BHK Bungalow, along with garden space which permits interaction with nature through air, natural light and even rainfall. The 45’ x 90’ site was surrounded by 2-4 storey building on three sides in Paldi area of Ahmedabad city. The sole permissible frontage - the only means for natural... More

Project • By YKK AP America Inc. • Apartments

verde pointe

Simplistic and modern, are the adjectives used to describe the Verde Point apartments in Arlington, Va. The fresh community consists of two buildings, one that is 10-stories tall and houses 162 apartments, along with a low building featuring a parking garage, grocery store and 39 residential units. Opened in July 2015, the Verde Point apartments were created as a way to address the housing demand in the vicinity to the Courthouse Metro Station.The architect, Antunovich Associates, inspired by the surrounding cityscapes of neighboring Alexandria and Washington, D.C., designed the tower to offer residents panoramic views from their living spaces. Striving to meet LEED Gold certification while still incorporating a large amount of glass as a w... More