Kumar Moorthy & Associates

Located in an unusually congested sector in Gurgaon, surrounded by haphazard construction, this is a story with a bad plot.Deliberately avoiding the front, the focus of this residence is towards the rear which abuts a park.A progression of open spaces leads up to a dramatic skyward opening entrance courtyard in the heart of the plot which forms a focal point of this residence.Careful spatial designing of this area sees lowered scales, purposely set backs of  the main building, pergolas, open flight staircase to the staff area on the first floor, planters that enclose the space thus forming this very private courtyard.

Upon passing through a foyer with a deliberately low ceiling, a glass partition leads into the living room, which opens on to the green landscape of the rear lawn and then the park beyond , visible through large portal frame glass doors.The adjoining dining room is a dramatic double height space with a minimal wooden staircase leading to a guest bedroom at the mezzanine level.The sudden transitions of low to high ceilings, glass walls toward the rear bringing in the rear park, provides bursts of light and space and transcends the constraints of the plot.

The family lounge on the opposite end of the foyer overlooks the entrance courtyard and has a double height skylight area into which overlooks the kitchen and the mezzanine floor bed room, thus interlinking the spaces of the house, once again and forming yet another dramatic focal point to this residence.The master bedroom and a guest room open off this family lounge.

Careful spatial design of the interior and exterior spaces, visual and physical  access to greenery, emphasis on natural interior lighting, structural clarity, response to site conditions, clean lines and  detailing are the hallmark of this property.

Photo Credits: Amit Pasricha