印度雕塑般住宅

Architect：s squared architects

Location：Trivandrum, Kerala, India; | ;

Project Year：2019

Category：Housing

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.

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