Prashant Parmar Architect: This is a house of light… This is a house of simplicity… This house is an essence of frames….This is “The House of Frames.” This is West facing plot located in Bopal, Ahmedabad. The Plot Area of this Bungalow is 4,300 sq.ft. whose size is 78’ X 55’,with a built-up area of 7,700 Sq. Ft. The front of the Plot is connected to the society road on the west side and other three sides are surrounded with adjacent open plots and lush greenery.
While designing bungalow from the North – West corner we didn’t wanted any boxy appearance or overpowering structure, so we carved out some volumes from North-West and played with a combination of solids, voids and frames. We have stretched some of the volumes on South side to create a self-shaded structure for North Side activities. So, by doing so all the terrace gardens on north side can be utilized even during the afternoon time. We have provided maximum openings on North, East, & West side and very minimal openings on the south side so that the heat doesn’t travel inside and the bungalow remains cool naturally. The planning of the Bungalow intricately weaves together an open-concept floor plate on ground floor which is seamlessly connected to other private areas on upper floors. A high compound wall with planter bed on top has been cladded with WPC wooden planks and MCM cladding. This creates an atmosphere of both comfort and elegance.
The Client’s Programatic requirement included 4BHK Bungalow with Drawing, Dinning and Family Area along with double height cutout and amenities like Store Room, Garden Sitting, Gym, Home Theater, 2 Car Parks and Big terrace garden for Family Gatherings. We have planned maximum activities in such a way that they are connecting to Gardens which permits interaction with nature and also inviting natural light and ventilation. We have planned the internal and external spaces in such a way that every activities are visually connected inviting adequate natural light throughout the day. This resulted in minimal Frame house with pergolas provided at different levels composed with a proportional play of solids and voids.
The main door features a raw, rustic charm with corten steel finish stonelam, grey mosaic, and a Corian handle. A floating console with PU-finished CNC-cut MDF adds uniqueness to the vestibule, complemented by beige chairs and a black glass center table. A serene ambiance is created by a Shree Radha Krishna 3D painting, stone veneer backdrop, and wooden fluted ceiling panels, offering a warm and welcoming entry.
The west-facing drawing room, with openings on the south side, invites abundant natural light and connects visually to the entrance. A sliding fluted glass door ensures privacy while maintaining connectivity with common areas. The space showcases stone veneer ceilings, relwood fluted wall panels, wooden blinds, and cement grey tiles. An olive green Italian leather sofa and two light grey king-size chairs enhance the luxurious theme. The room opens to a picturesque garden, seamlessly blending indoor elegance with outdoor beauty.
The family sitting area features dark grey recliner sofas, dining chairs, and a TV backdrop of relwood fluted panels and stone veneer, connecting the double-height family sitting area, Puja, dining, and kitchen. To give a grandeur look to the interior spaces, we have provided the double height cut-out which also acts a connecting link between both the levels and fetches diffused light from north side.
The double-height Puja room, placed in the northeast corner, features folding fluted glass doors for separation and a large east-facing window to bring in soft morning light. The dining space features a luxurious onyx Italian top with curved wooden legs and leather revolving chairs, opening to a semi-covered seating area and a serene waterbody. A wooden-finish suspended metal ceiling adds warmth to the dining and family sitting areas.
The use of matte finished beige colored acrolam cabinets in the kitchen makes the space minimal. Whereas the soothing contrast is obtained by corian platform top. The guest bedroom on ground floor is perfectly designed with muted color palette with combination of wooden fluted panels, fabric textured wallpaper, and PU wardrobe. The east facing children bedroom is beautified with a subtle combination of wallpaper, veneer, and back-painted glass. PVC wooden fluted panels along with greyish italian marble printed tiles in combination with wooden tiles on the floor gives a soothing feel to this bathroom.
The master bedroom follows the circular and curved design language with the use of shades of browns and greys. The unique feature of this bedroom is the curved backdrop of bed adorned with wooden fluted panels. The rope pattern MCM cladding in the backdrop of half-round mirror and bed headboards goes all the way to the ceiling highlighting the space in a unique way.
The pastel yellow recliner chair with coffee table adds a rich contrast & creates a cozy corner within the room. A large opening has been provided on the west side to fetch adequate natural light and for the privacy purpose we have designed MS screen which creates a beautiful play of light and shadow during the evening hours. For the other master bedroom, we have thoughtfully combined fluted panels in wavy form, stone veneer and pastel shades of PU, to give a raw & robust look to this bedroom. This bedroom opens up to the garden balcony on west side with sitting area connecting the user with nature and overlooking to the entrance below.
The second floor hosts leisure spaces, including a home theatre, gym, Jacuzzi, and a semi-covered terrace garden. The gym, placed on the east for morning light, features mirrored storage and wooden flooring. The 50’ terrace garden with an MS pergola gazebo is a favorite family retreat. The home theatre, with step-arranged recliner beds for 8-10 people, uses acoustic panels and carpeting for soundproofing. The Jacuzzi, with a spa-like ambiance, blends simplicity and luxury.
In a nutshell, this bungalow is an epitome of combining luxuries and soothing colors to create a timeless architecture and interiors. We really haven’t played with the colors, it’s basically the shades of greys, browns, with a pinch of green. The experimentation of materials like stone veneer, wooden fluted panels, and MCM with different forms has ultimately created a unique identity in this House of Frames.
