Yellow Stone Clads This Abode in Indore Designed by Span Architects | SR Exclusive

Indore Based Architecture and Design Firm SPAN Architects headed by Anand Maroo, Arpit Khandelwal, Pratik Gupta- have completed this 3-story private residential condominium called the Yellow Stone House in the culturally rich landscape of Indore. The house gets its name from the yellow stone cladding that wraps the maximum part of its exterior and gives it a distinctive appearance. The project is conceptualized in a way that allows plenty of sunlight and fresh air into the house. Built on a flat rectangular piece of land (42’6”x77’6”) covering over 3293 sqft in area, the unique 5 bedroom residence features ample private and public spaces, big openings, transparent surfaces, and a nature-inspired colour palette. The design team has shared detailed information about the project with SURFACES REPORTER (SR). Take a look:

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Unique Yellow Stone Facade

As the name suggests, the abode carries an interesting identity of the yellow stone cladding along with the majority of the facade.

The entire elevation has a few vertical surfaces of walls that incline at angles taking it away from the two-dimensional world of drawing.

This in turn helps to capture a sensation of movement over in a static state. The structure, almost frozen in movement embraces the concept of light and ventilation with large openings, transparent surfaces, and shadow play.

Three Levels 

The House splits into three levels and has its public and service requirements accommodated on the ground floor.

The vast parking area also functions as a multi-utility area capable of hosting a small crowd. A series of steps from the gates of the residence carries one to the Main door.

Open, Airy, and Well-ventilated Living Area

On entering the First floor one is directed towards the compact formal living or drawing room that bleeds out into an open terrace.

With half of its enclosing walls in glass, the room invites the surrounding environment inside. This space invites openness and interaction and gives the feel of infinity with a vision of the sky.

The interiors of this room have a yellow stone wall, wooden ceiling, and nature-inspired fabric colors. The terrace garden is also shared by a bedroom that opens up to the lively part of the neighborhood.

Double-Height Internal Courtyard Offering Experiential Environment 

The Heart of the home is filled with a beautiful staircase and a double-height internal courtyard finished with the same Yellowstone.

Every other space or activity revolves around this vertical volume.

The walls of the staircase taper in the same fashion as the openings and the elevation facade. This courtyard also houses a pooja room, secluded from the chaos of daily routine.

This courtyard hence becomes a beautiful sanctuary by itself, with the adjacent spaces being the most engaging areas for the residents.

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A Bar and Semi-open Terrace Garden on Second Floor 

With major bedrooms zoned on this level, the second floor becomes private heaven.

The addition of a bar and a semi-open terrace garden also lend the space qualities to host and entertain family and friends with the evening cityscape as a backdrop.

Nature-Inspired Colour Palette

Following the concept in interior design, the pivot doors are also angular in design. The color palette is inspired by nature with shades of green in the drawing-room to earthy brown tones in the master bedroom.

Nature-inspired wall paintings become a focal point and a source of inspiration. Altogether, the residence was laid out such that the spaces efficiently complement regular activities while being closely connected and aligned with the natural cycle to help maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Perhaps in an ambitious way, the design approach for this residence was to create aspirational spaces which reinforce the desire to touch the sky as we rise to support the conception of a happy and healthy lifestyle around natural elements.

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About the Firm

SPAN Architects was established on 15th July 2016 in Indore, India with the ideas of three college friends-Anand Maroo, Arpit Khandelwal, Pratik Gupta- who strongly believed in their respective design concepts and had nurtured the feeling over the past couple of years. SPAN was recognized with a Special mention Award under the Private Residence Category at Times Of India - Architects Conclave 2019, for Architecture & Design of 'The Courtyard House'. The core team at SPAN consists of qualified and knowledge-driven professionals comprising of Architects, Interior Designers, and Engineers who create a versatile body of work ranging from Architecture, Interior, Landscape, and Product Design.

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