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23-02-2026

Photographer : Kalaative Productions by Marvel Andrews

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Designed as a contemporary family residence for Mr. Amit Gupta, this 8,000 sq. ft. home in Ahmedabad is conceived as a calm yet expressive architectural retreat, one that balances clarity of form with warmth of materiality. Developed through a collaborative design process, the residence reflects the client’s clear vision and involvement, resulting in a home that is sculptural in presence while remaining deeply connected to everyday living.

Set behind an expansive open garden court, the house establishes a composed and understated sense of arrival. The landscape is intentionally minimal, allowing the architecture to remain the primary visual focus. Defined by clean lines and rhythmic wooden louvres, the façade negotiates privacy while softening the modern profile. A restrained material palette of metal, glass, wood, stone, and concrete grounds the structure, lending it quiet sophistication and depth.

Ahmedabad,Gujarat,India

Architects	:	Sana Raja Designs
Area	:	8,000 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2025
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/sana_raja_designs/

Exterior view of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

Sitout of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

The entrance sequence leads into an artistic foyer, subtly articulated through a refined screen that marks the transition without disrupting visual continuity. Beyond, the home opens into a 30-foot-wide columnless living and dining space, an expansive, fluid volume conceived to support both daily life and larger gatherings. Within this open plan, three pivoting design elements are introduced purely as spatial dividers, intuitively segregating the living and dining zones. One of these incorporates a rotating television unit, allowing flexibility while maintaining seamless connectivity to the kitchen and surrounding spaces.

Living room of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

At the heart of the residence lies a dramatic double-height volume defined solely by a skylight. This central light well draws daylight deep into the interiors, creating an ever-changing play of light and shadow while enhancing vertical continuity across floors. The sense of openness here becomes an experiential anchor, grounding the home in light and proportion.

Living room of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

In contrast, the front zone of the house accommodates a sculptural helical staircase rising through a nearly 40-foot-high volume. Serving as both a functional connector and a visual statement, the staircase introduces movement and softness within the otherwise rectilinear framework. Its presence is subtly echoed on the façade through horizontal metal beams that frame the stair zone, offering fleeting glimpses of the curved form behind the louvred screen.

Living room of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

Dining of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

Planned across three levels, the home includes five bedrooms, a family lounge, and a gym. The ground floor accommodates the primary social spaces - living, dining, kitchen, and a double-height pooja along with two bedrooms. The first-floor houses three additional bedrooms anchored by a family lounge, while the second floor is dedicated to a gym.

Ground Floor Mother's Bedroom of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

Ground Floor Guest Bedroom of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

Lift lobby of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

Staircase of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

First floor passage of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

First Floor Master Bedroom of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

First Floor Master Bedroom Wardrobe of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

First Floor Master Bathroom of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

Kids Bedroom of Ashiyana by Sana Raja Designs

Material choices respond to both climate and comfort cool stone flooring grounds the lower level, while warm wooden flooring above introduces intimacy within private spaces. A predominantly white palette allows form, proportion, and natural light to define character. Concealed services and a recessed terrace water tank ensure visual clarity, reinforcing a home defined not by excess, but by restraint, precision, and timeless architectural intent.