From the words of the design team, it all started with
Mr. and Mrs.Arun requesting them for a utilitarian house
which should be functional and comfortable during
summer and should have a unique aesthetic appeal to
it. As a response, the architects came up with an idea
of sculptural residence.
The result is definitely unique and one of a kind. One
does not help but notice this residence as it stands out
as a graceful sculpture in silent testimony to the vision
of its conceivers in the midst of other houses in the fast
growing suburb. It is a simple two storey structure with
seamless walls and sweeping curves. The curved
exterior walls sandwich the building mass between its
extended fins creating a layer of privacy and
protection.
The plan of the house is seen as habitable spaces
sandwiched between two sweeping curved walls that
provide a hideout for the family from the uncomfortable
summer sun at the same time provide sufficient natural
ventilation and light.
Contrary to the Corbusier theory of “Form follows
function”, function embodied into the form was
followed here. Maintaining a sculptural form without
compromising on the basic functions of the house was
the primary challenge to the architects in this project.
The planning started off from trying to create a unique
sculptural form with the requirements of layout of
spaces following suit. Two attached bedrooms, a living
room, dining room, a study room, a family pantry, a
utility kitchen and a servant’s room were all included
within this limited area. The master bedroom is
strategically placed on the first floor, with its walls and
roof protected from sun insolation with the maximum
projection of the protective fins. A door from the first
floor landing opens out onto a terrace space
envisioned to be a terrace garden. The seamless
slanting parallel curved walls also provide a degree of
enclosure and protection to this partially walled space
where the family can spend their evenings.