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Project • By Rigour Design StudioPrivate Houses

Ramaasheesh

Designed by : Rigour Design Studio Project Type: Architectural Renovation & Residential Interior Project Name: Ramaasheesh Year Built: 2023 Duration of the project: 2021-2023 Plot Area: 26’10” x 37’6” Built-up Area: 3700 sft Principal Architect(s): Ar. Karan Patel, Ar. Priyank Patel, Ar. Nikunj Rathod. Team Design Credits: ID. Dhvani Vankawala, ID. Tosif Passa TDS Photography   Design Philosophy - The design philosophy behind Ramaasheesh revolves around embracing the essence of Indian tradition while seamlessly integrating simplicity and modern minimalism. The house is a thoughtful renovation that respects its ancestral roots, brought to life with natural materials, tactile textures, and soft... More

Project • By Studio VDGAPrivate Houses

The House of Courtyards

Set in the city of gold, Dubai; this villa was one of the most challenging projects considering the diverse architectural languages that the city follows. Be it the towering skyscrapers, extremely modern boxed structures or the ornate villas, city sees a lot in terms of spatial expression. Various themes were scrapped, many ideas renegotiated, till we found the form that very closely mirrors desert architecture. Being our maiden project in UAE, it was our effort to be very close to vernacular architecture and give full justice to the context. Ema Peter Shoayb Khattab This design was a combination of the principles of Vastu (Indian architectural guidelines) and the contextual relevance of the project. Set on a footprint of 30500 s... More

Project • By Int Hab architecture + design StudioPrivate Houses

Jodi Mane

The site is in the hot and humid city of Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It experiences monsoon for over 4 to 5 months in a year. The project is designed to have two houses within the compound and is built in a site size of 15 cents. The built form incorporates the needs of an extended family of two siblings. The linear house is designed for the brother and his family along with his parents. An architect by profession, he has also included a studio space in the upper floors. The second house is designed for the sister, who along with her husband are doctors by profession.  Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography Shamanth Patil Photography The site is trapezoidal in shape, with... More