This five-floor residential building in KUKATPALLY showcases thoughtful planning and modern functionality, tailored to meet the evolving needs of a multigenerational family. Designed for a client with two sons, the home seamlessly blends shared spaces, private retreats, and clever spatial planning.
Project name
Vertical Sanctuaries
Architecture firm
Squares Design Studio
Location
Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Principal architect
Samanth. N (Partner & Chief Architect)
Design team
Samanth, Vikram, Suresh, Srivani, Sheik Mehaboob, Tanushka, Sudharsana
Interior design
Squares Design Studio
Site area
335 square yards
Structural engineer
Vamsi Krishna ( ID consultants )
Landscape
Squares Design Studio
Visualization
Squares Design Studio
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
Concrete, Red brick, Marble, Natural wood, Lime stone, Thermopine, Kota stone
Typology
Residential › House
Compartment S4 embarked on repurposing a neglected canteen block dating back to the 1970s. The decision to transform this structure into office space symbolizes a departure from its former role while honoring its architectural legacy.
Architecture firm
Compartment S4
Location
Odhav, Ahmedabad, India
Principal architect
Aman Amin, Prasik Chaudhari, Kishan Shah, Manuni Patel, Krishna Parikh, Monik Shah, Nishita Parmar, Vedanti Agarwal
Design team
Aman Amin, Prasik Chaudhari, Kishan Shah, Manuni Patel, Krishna Parikh, Monik Shah, Nishita Parmar, Vedanti Agarwal
Collaborators
Shivangi (Text), Raju bhai and team (Execution team)
Typology
Residential › House
The project is about creating a third place in architecture. The client required a space where they could hold their formal professional meetings. During the weekends and festive, they can use the same space to socialize and enjoy with the kids and the family. The project required to conceal the dichotomy of formal and informal expression of spaces...
Project name
Bellevue - A House in Park
Architecture firm
UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative)
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Maulik Patel, Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Vipuja Parmar
Design team
Vipuja Parmar, Krishnakant Parmar, Zeel Jani, Fenny Patel
Material
Exposed Ceiling with natural RCC ceiling. Natural stone is used for flooring. Furniture works are done with wood and veneer. The finishes are selected to give a natural and serene experience to the entire space.
Typology
Residential › Leisure Space
How can architecture balance the preservation of sense of place and community identity while introducing contemporary design elements to create spaces that are both contextually significant and widely meaningful?
Project name
Forest of Peace
Architecture firm
Raasa Architects
Location
Nardipur, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Photography
The Space Tracing Company
Principal architect
Girisha Gajjar, Naitik Vakharia
Design team
Girisha Gajjar, Naitik Vakharia
Civil engineer
Vipul Gajjar
Structural engineer
Intrinstruct Design by Manthan Radadia
Supervision
Sunil Prajapati
Visualization
Naitik Vakharia
Tools used
Adobe LightRoom, 3D Sketchup
Material
Brick, Metal, Glass, Concrete
Client
Committee members of Nardipur Ashram
Typology
Community Architecture
23DC Architects is an architectural firm with headquarters in Jalandhar, India and offices in Delhi and Dubai. Our talented team creates innovative and sustainable design solutions across various sectors.
Architecture firm
23DC Architects
Location
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Principal architect
Shiv Dada, Mohit Chawla
Design team
Shiv Dada, Mohit Chawla
Interior design
Shiv Dada, Mohit Chawla
Landscape
23DC Architects
Structural engineer
Er. Karan Chawla
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
Is architecture a part of landscape or vice versa? How can design enhance the sense of Place? In order to consider the building in question, the foremost impression is that it contributes to the overall identity and character of the site. Contextual architecture seeks to create buildings that feel like a natural extension of their surroundings, enh...
Project name
Courtyard by the water- Nature focused design of the courtyard with a house
Architecture firm
Studio DesignSeed
Photography
Karan Gajjar, The Space Tracing Company
Principal architect
Apeksha Ray
Design team
Abhishek Vanparia, Simran Jandial, Sandhya Maurya
Collaborators
Shivangi (Text Credit)
Environmental & MEP
Krupalu Consultants, Oriental Electricals
Landscape
Studio DesignSeed
Construction
Ray Construction Company
Typology
Residential › House
In the heart of a bustling urban setting, where space is at a premium and every square foot is coveted, PRIYAM emerges as a testament to minimalist design and strategic spatial planning. Landscape architect Sowmya Lakhamraju of Kiasma Studio, alongside the international architectural firm A01 Architects and interior designer Aamir Sharma of Aamir a...
Architecture firm
A01 Architects
Location
Hyderabad, India
Design team
Sowmya Lakhamraju, Aamir and Hameeda, Andreas Schmitzer
Collaborators
Swimming Pool: Mission Pools. Windows: Odaville
Interior design
Aamir and Hameeda
Structural engineer
Eskubi Turró Arquitectes, Juan Ignacio Eskubi
Tools used
AutoCAD, Lumion, SketchUp
Construction
PDC Serveis, Ernesto Cabello
Typology
Residential Architecture
Estate Paathri is a Private Residence spread across a forested hillside in Wayanad, Kerala. Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, they are inspired by the grammar of Mountain Lodges and the native design aesthetic.
Project name
Estate Paathri
Architecture firm
Earthitects
Location
Wayanad, Kerala, India
Principal architect
George E. Ramapuram
Design team
Irene Ann Koshy- Associate Architect-Team Lead, Ginelle Gabriella Lopes- Project Architect, Ponathithyan Muthurajan- Project Architect, Jeevitha C S- Architect
Collaborators
Sarmas Vali- Assistant Project Manager, Sujith Surendran- Quantity Surveyor, Muhammad Ajmal- Site Engineer, Sobin Paul- Site Supervisor
Site area
1.25 acres (including common area)/ 0.67 acres (private land)
Completion year
25-04-2023
Material
The project revolves around mountain lodges and native design aesthetics. Natural materials such as wood and stone are extensively used. The flooring is primarily wood, complemented by random-rubble stone walls and log rafters. The ceiling features exposed wooden beams, enhancing the rustic charm. Paint and finishes are kept natural and earthy, avoiding artificial materials
Client
Mr. Abe Thomas R & Mr. Thomas R
Typology
Residential › House
