The constraint of plot size restricts us from introducing the loops to our elevation which brings us to using old era arch windows into our elevation. The arch window was originated by the Romans in the olden times which have been twisted with bold color of texture. This house is the combination of contemporary style along with very famous Indian e...
Architecture firm
Studio17
Location
101 Avadh Pulsburry Abrama Road, Mota Varachha, Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Noaidwin Studio | Nilkanth Bharucha
Principal architect
Ankit Sojitra, Mayur Mangukiya
Design team
Ankit Sojitra, Mayur Mangukiya
Site area
1440 ft² (30’ x 48’) ft²
Structural engineer
Canopus Engineer
Lighting
Concealed COB lights, Wipro
Material
Natural tones (Tints of Green, Tints of Red-Brick ) with Indian Look of Wooden
Typology
Residential › House
Hive is conceived and designed as an intelligent, adaptable and sustainable family home at Surat, Gujarat. The form of the house is seeded in the profession of the client Kamalbhai Mistry — who is part of an extremely successful company engaged in making machines for the diamond industry.
Architecture firm
OpenIdeas
Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Fabien Charuau & Panchkon
Principal architect
Monarch Champaneri, Nilesh Gajera, Niralee Champaneri
Design team
Monarch Champaneri, Nilesh Gajera, Niralee Champaneri, Vishal Patel, Sahil Soni, Nishant Chauhan, Jainika Patel, Manasi Hathiwala, Kashyap Parshala, Zeb Saiyed
Environmental & MEP
Ensemble (Mechanical Engineers), WNeuron (Electronics Engineers)
Material
metal, wood, concrete, glass
Typology
Residential › House
