Viskar Homestay

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VISKAR HOMESTAY - CUBISM ARCHITECTS
VISKAR HOMESTAY
COONOOR, TAMIL NADU
Plot Area: 9,600 sq. ft.

Built-up Area: 6,000 sq. ft.
Project Timeline: 2016 - 2018
Project Cost: INR 3,500 per sq. ft.
CUBISM ARCHITECTS, TIRUPPUR

Principal Architect: Prasanna Parvatikar
Project Team: Roopashree Parvatikar, Manoj
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‘Viskar Homestay’, located in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, was designed

with the distinct client brief of “A Homestay that was like no
other”. The design approach commenced with the challenge to
conceptualize and execute a unique abode. It is designed keeping
in mind the simple concept of connectivity with nature.
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This 6000 sq. ft. homestay is located on a rectangular plot. The site sits on a contoured
land with the shorter side facing the road. Facing to the east, the location of this site
was such that it could be seen from a distance and at various angles and elevations. So
it had to be carefully designed so that it sits elegantly on the slope.
The home is divided into 3 different levels. Several terrace gardens have been provided
on the various floors to provide green reprieves on every floor. The building outline
evolved with the idea of retaining the existing trees on the site and providing them with
enough space to grow in the future.
The parking and service areas are in the basement, whereas the lower ground floor
houses the dormitory and a bedroom. The common spaces on the lower ground floor
overlook the greenery, slopes, and mountains. The upper ground floor has a separate
entrance stairway and a lift to ensure privacy. It accommodates the private spaces like
the formal living, family lounge, bedrooms, etc. which experience the scenic view of the
surroundings.
The single roofing inclines to the east and south side to maintain warmth throughout the
day and enlighten the interiors as well. Dynamic skylights are introduced to illuminate
the spaces.
Ample open spaces have been incorporated throughout the house in the form of an open
fireplace, outdoor decks, verandah, and courtyards with wooden seating and furniture.
The open fireplace on the lower ground floor is the main highlight of the project. It has
concrete seating and a space for small parties and gatherings. The plastered walls are
largely left white in the common area with the warm accent of wood brought through
in the form of a staircase, flooring, ceilings, screens, and cabinets.
In the private spaces, the décor is kept very subtle with emphasis on the artwork and
color application to certain feature walls. An antique wooden window was sourced from
a local art gallery and redone in bold red color which acts as an eye-catching element
in the partition between formal living and family seating. The tinted glass adds more
detail to the antique masterpiece.
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Main entrance to the house

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The house is designed on different levels with an open connecting staircase in the north
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A large deck opens out to the view of the neighbourhood
Cross-section through different levels of the house

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Basement Floor Plan

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1. ENTRY
2. CAR PARKING
3. OUTER DECK
4. OUTDOOR SEATING
5. DINING / KITCHEN
6. DORMITORY
7. POWDER ROOM
8. DRIVERS REST ROOM
9. BEDROOM -1
10. VERANDAH
11. FOYER
12. FORMAL LIVING
13. FAMILY SEATING
14. PASSAGE
15. BEDROOM -2
16. MASTER BEDROOM
17. M.BEDROOM - DREESING & TOILET
18. BEDROOM - DRESSING & TOILET
Lower Ground Floor Plan

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A deck on the lower ground floor and a balcony on the upper floor extrude out from the built
form
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A courtyard on the lower ground level creates a transition space between the closed and the
semi-open spaces
An outdoor fireplace with built-in concrete seating is a space for small gatherings
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The semi-open deck provides a transitional layer between the fireplace and internal living
spaces
The wooden partition in the dining area is assembled out of leftover wood
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1. ENTRY
2. CAR PARKING
3. OUTER DECK
4. OUTDOOR SEATING
5. DINING / KITCHEN
6. DORMITORY
7. POWDER ROOM
8. DRIVERS REST ROOM
9. BEDROOM -1
10. VERANDAH
11. FOYER
12. FORMAL LIVING
13. FAMILY SEATING
14. PASSAGE
15. BEDROOM -2
16. MASTER BEDROOM
17. M.BEDROOM - DREESING & TOILET
18. BEDROOM - DRESSING & TOILET
Upper Ground Floor Plan

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A separate set of stairs leads to the upper ground floor, where the private spaces are housed
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A double-height volume and a skylight ensure that the foyer and living spaces are well-lit
and feel spacious
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An antique window is re-painted in red to form an element of a partition leading to the

informal living space
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The informal living space allows for a beautiful experience of the surroundings through
large windows
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The wooden flooring creates a sense of warmth in the common spaces
A play of patterns is created in the voluminous master bedroom

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The verandah is interspersed between the varying volumes with sloping roofs, as it
persistently continues to follow the warm language of the interior spaces
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Roof Plan
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Sections showing various roofing patterns and inclinations at different levels

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The inclined roofs are illuminated with evening lights, enhancing the façade at sundown
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UNIQUE MATERIAL APPLICATIONS Laminates: Greenlam

Roofing: Saint Gobain, Shingles Stone: Nature Stone
Cladding: Stylum from Metroclad Air Conditioning: Mitsubishi
Tiles: Simpolo from Bath And Style Home Automation: Schnider
Lighting: Hybec Marble: Armani Beige from Classic Marble
Color: Asian Paints
Sanitaryware: Duravit KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Bath Fittings: Hansgrohe Structural/Civil/Façade/Landscape/MEP:
Furniture: Sourced from China Cubism
Furnishing: D’décor Acoustics: Audio Vision
Hardware: Kich from KRG
Kitchen Sink: Nirali PHOTO CREDITS
Ply: Greenply from KRG Hemant Patil
Veneer: Timex
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means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information
storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the author.

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VISKAR HOMESTAY - CUBISM ARCHITECTS

Plot Area: 9,600 sq. ft.

CUBISM ARCHITECTS, TIRUPPUR

‘Viskar Homestay’, located in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, was designed

Main entrance to the house

A large deck opens out to the view of the neighbourhood

Cross-section through different levels of the house

Basement Floor Plan

Lower Ground Floor Plan

Upper Ground Floor Plan

An antique window is re-painted in red to form an element of a partition leading to the

The wooden flooring creates a sense of warmth in the common spaces

A play of patterns is created in the voluminous master bedroom

Sections showing various roofing patterns and inclinations at different levels

UNIQUE MATERIAL APPLICATIONS Laminates: Greenlam

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