Not So Big House 2

NOT SO BIG HOUSE
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NOT SO BIG HOUSE - SUDAIVA STUDIO
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
Plot Area: 1,260 sq ft

Built-up Area: 2,600 sq ft
Project Timeline: 2016 - 2018
Project Cost: INR 2,300 – 2,800 per sq ft
SUDAIVA STUDIO, BENGALURU

Principal Architect: Vinay Mavinakere
Creative Partner: Geeth Gopinath
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Settled 107 km away from the main city of Bengaluru, lies a rapidly
urbanizing settlement of Bellur Cross village which is where
this residence is located. With a compact plot of 1,260 sq ft in
hand, a closely placed building towards the East, and a scarcely
populated setting towards the North and the West, guided the
design approach for the house.
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For a narrow plot admeasuring only 28 ft in width and 45 ft in length, with a common
wall at the rear, and narrow setbacks of 1.5 ft along the width, the house had to depend
only on the north and overhead skylight for natural light and natural ventilation. The
concrete wall hides a certain portion of the house, while the louvered volume on the
façade works as the ventilation system allowing the light and air to penetrate inside the
house. The louvers on the house are designed from the mild steel material that adorn
the façade while also acting as the security and shading device.
Detailed view of the façade design

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Eschewing all embellishment, the building form was constructed as an exercise in

restraint with only strong proportions defining the design intent. A series of sloping
planes create a distinction on the façade. This sloping wall accompanies the internal
staircase volume with an exposed concrete finish standing counterpoised against the
white plastered minimal rectilinear mass housing the living spaces. The internal spaces
are tied up together conveniently, while the façade gets dissected into two parts for
balancing the privacy and the ventilation needs.
The client living in a traditional joint family, had an aim to upgrade to the modern
and luxurious lifestyle. The brief needed to accommodate a large family and their
preferences, with utmost attention given for creating a sense of privacy, connection
and spaciousness.
Foyer space with a traditional Tulsi plant

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Living room views

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The design aimed at optimizing the internal spaces to give the sense of spaciousness
though restricted by the space constraint, for a large and traditional joint family. The
interiors are devised as an open plan by incorporating double height for the living space,
suspended ceiling planes, metal jaali screens, thin metal shelves and uninterrupted
long diagonal interior views, subtly connect the entire house.
The sky-lights above a double heighted internal court, together with the tall expanse
of windows makes the home self-sufficient in obtaining natural light regardless of the
shade from future property developments around it. The living room expands into a
double height space with a small pooja corner designed towards the louvered wall.
View of Pooja and the visual connect on the ground floor

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Double height space forming a small courtyard by the Pooja
The sky lights also have a built-in provision for hot air to vent out of the building through
perforated metal sheets.
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Family room on the first level
The upper floor is planned with private space consisting of bedrooms and a family lounge
that overlooks the pooja space below. The bedrooms are placed to the south keeping
the spaces warm and cozy. The interior palette of the house is narrated in warm tones
complementing the sturdy design of the exteriors. The dark shades of upholstery and
furnishings in the bedroom give them a vibrant look.
The façade is described in minimal material palette that give it a substantial appearance.
The use of glass, exposed concrete finish and white plaster are used for the external
form. The Golden Rectangle was used to determine scale, and proportion of the building
elements. The living space exudes warmth through its material palette consisting of
the wooden flooring and striking shades of the furniture.
Every interior artefact was conceived to perform double duty. The screens define
distinct areas within the layout while also serving as a bold decorative accent.
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Wooden flooring and artifacts in the living room

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The sleek metal shelving framing the television allows display of objet d’arts while
cordoning off the staircase. The dining table within the kitchen also becomes an
extended preparation counter while cooking; the dropped ceiling planes conceal sunken
slabs, beams and lighting devices, while it is shaped to echo the functions below, acting
as a subtle orienting device within the open plan.
Kitchen
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Guest Bedroom
Master Bedroom
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Master Bedroom
View of the internal staircase

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View of the sloping panels in the interiors

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FUNCTIONS ORGANIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE DOUBLE

HEIGHT COURT WITH VEGETATION (TOWARDS NORTH).
ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT AND VENTILATION IS

FROM THE NORTH AND DIRECTLY OVERHEAD
Concept
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Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan

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1. DOUBLE HEIGHT
2. FAMILY
3. GUEST TOILET
4. GUEST BEDROOM
5. MASTER BEDROOM
6. MASTER DRESS
7. MASTER TOILET
Second Floor Plan
Section
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STEEL BOX SECTION

40MM x 1OOMM
FUNDERMAX CLADDING
Facade Vertical Member Detail
8MM TOUGHENED GLASS AS SKYLIGHT

ABOVE THE INTERNAL COURT
1.2 MM THICK PERFORATED MS SHEET
ALLOWS HOT AIR TO ESCAPE
40MM x 100MM MS BOX CLADDED WITH

FUNDERMAX GIVES STRONG VERTICALITY
TO THE SPACE
Double Height Sky Light Details

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6MMX500MM MS SHEETS ACTS AS A

SOFT PARTITION BETWEEN THE STAIRCASE
& LIVING SPACE
MONDRIAN PAINTINGS INSPIRED THE

COLOURED GLASS INTEGRATED INSIDE THE
THIN METAL SHELVES
MS LOUVRES CLAD WITH FUNDERMAX

SOAR TOWARDS THE SKYLIGHTS ATOP THE
DOUBLE HEIGHT VOLUME
20MM ONYX STONE IN BETWEEN THE

IOMM T. GLASS SERVES AS A DECORATIVE
ACCENT IN THE PUJA ALCOVE OFF THE
LIVING ROOM
Interior Detail
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UNIQUE MATERIAL APPLICATIONS KEY CONTRIBUTORS

Architecture Hardware: South India Structural: Design Wheel Consultants
Agencies Civil: Local Masons
Cladding: Fundermax Landscape: Sudaiva Studio
Windows: Fenesta from Glazing Box
Tiles: Samaavesh PHOTOGRAPHER
Lighting: Prism & Luminac Geeth Gopinath
Sanitaryware / Bath Fittings: Grohe from
Samavesh
Furniture: Spoorthi Sofas
Furnishing / Wallpaper: D’Décor
Modular Kitchen: Spacewood Furnitures
from Sudaiva Studio
Wooden Flooring: King’smen Wooden
Flooring
© Skyboard, 2018. No part of this eBook may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
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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NOT SO BIG HOUSE

Plot Area: 1,260 sq ft

SUDAIVA STUDIO, BENGALURU

Detailed view of the façade design

Eschewing all embellishment, the building form was constructed as an exercise in

Foyer space with a traditional Tulsi plant

Living room views

View of Pooja and the visual connect on the ground floor

Double height space forming a small courtyard by the Pooja

Family room on the first level

Wooden flooring and artifacts in the living room

View of the internal staircase

View of the sloping panels in the interiors

FUNCTIONS ORGANIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE DOUBLE

ONLY SOURCE OF LIGHT AND VENTILATION IS

Ground Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan

STEEL BOX SECTION

Facade Vertical Member Detail

8MM TOUGHENED GLASS AS SKYLIGHT

40MM x 100MM MS BOX CLADDED WITH

Double Height Sky Light Details

6MMX500MM MS SHEETS ACTS AS A

MONDRIAN PAINTINGS INSPIRED THE

MS LOUVRES CLAD WITH FUNDERMAX

20MM ONYX STONE IN BETWEEN THE

UNIQUE MATERIAL APPLICATIONS KEY CONTRIBUTORS

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