Mirai House of Arches is another marvel in the list of outstanding projects done by Mumbai-based studio Sanjay Puri Architects. Located on a small corner plot of 622 sqm within a residential villa layout, the contextual house is designed in response to the hot desert climate of Rajasthan, India. Planned for a family with 3 generations living together, it has 3 levels with 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a gym, and a study space. SURFACES REPORTER (SR) receives more details about the project. Read on:
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Based on the location, the southern & eastern sides have minimum open space with adjacent villas on those sides to be built in the future. The northern and western sides fronting a road junction have more open spaces with garden areas & existing trees.
Interesting Play of Volumes
Sectionally, the heights within are varied with an interesting play of volumes in each part of the house, bedrooms of a single volume, dining area of a double volume & a living area of an intermediate 1.5 level volume.
A curvilinear punctuated envelope surrounds the house creating interstitial semi-open spaces all along the perimeter with deeper recesses on the garden-facing sides. This envelope reduces the heat gain substantially whilst providing sheltered open spaces around the house to each room.
Climate-Responsive Design
The house is built sustainably & is climate responsive. The envelope of the structure mitigates heat gain in response to the hot avid climate of its location. The exterior keeps the entire house cool in the hot summer months with temperatures over 40°C for 8 months of the year.
This sculptural house is contextual to its surroundings, the climate & the owner's needs creating an interesting play of volumes, open enclosed & semi-enclosed spaces at every level.
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Energy Efficient Design
The design creates energy-efficient spaces with reduced heat gain & indirect natural light in each part of the house. The project includes processes for recycling, rainwater harvesting & solar panels for energy generation.
Local Material Palette
The house is built using locally sourced bricks, sandstone & lime plaster.
The entire work is done with the help of local craftsmen & contract labor from the immediate vicinity,
Project Details
Project Type: Private Residence
No. of Floors: G+2
Location: Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Commencement Date: June 2020
Completion Date: May 2022
Client Name: Mr. V.P.Ranka
Construction Company / Contractor: Anupam Buildtech
Size of the Project / Gross Floor Area: 9900 sqft (920 sqm)
Design Firm: Sanjay Puri Architects
Lead Architects: Ar. Sanjay Puri, Ar. Nina Puri
Design Team: Architecture: Ishveen Bhasin, Shreiya Kumar
Interior: Nilesh Patel, Tanya Puri,Kalpesh Kaacha
Consultants:
Interior design Consultant: Nina Puri Architects
Structural Consultant: Vijay Tech Consultants
MEP Consultant: Shreshtha Consultants
Photo credits: Dinesh Mehta
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