Shitlam House by Nirman Design Studio

In line with the simplicity of the facade, the building sweeps across the landscape in an orthogonal layout. The journey into the property begins from the stilt floor layout that accommodates a spacious parking with glass porch. The house is oriented with maximum large openings on the front facade consisting of common amenities and keeping private spaces in the rear. The Living room has a seating facing toward a linear water feature with a backdrop of plantation and garden. There is an airy modern layout with bespoke furniture of the modern styled sofa, panelling walls, and a laid-back low-key feel – a place where family and friends can come lounge without ceremony. The art of controlling the natural and artificial light in the interior concept brings an immediate physical involvement of the people in the changing seasons’ which underlines the volatility of reality and the interdependence between humans and the natural environment.

The living room has a classic setting embracing nature overlooking the garden and the water feature, bringing in natural light through huge glass openings.

The staircase lounge visually connects the user to the outside while the space allows for a pause point at the entrance into the house.

A comfortable dining space design is nourishing for the stomach and the soul alike. 6- Seater dining table with white onyx top and leathered base allow the dining arrangement to stand out with emphasis. The kitchen and dining are designed in a linear space connecting to the utility at back and an attached store for the kitchen.

The first and second floors accommodate the more private spaces sacrosanct to the home anatomy, with bed & bath spaces. The daughter's bedroom is designed to give an elegant look with a dark-colored wall texture along, with a wooden deck overlooking the window. The dressing room and washroom entrance through a glass partition segregating wet, dry and semi-dry, and mirror on the opposite facade giving the feel of grandness.

The passage at the end opens into the son's bedroom. The serene subtle color palette on the interior gives tenderness of calmness, while the furniture elevates the relaxing experience. The strategic placement of windows visually connects the front porch on the east yet controls the harsh sunlight entering the bedroom, bringing in the natural light throughout the daytime. The walk-in dressing and washroom entry through a glass partition with a linear wardrobe and different wet and semi-dry spaces as well as aesthetically majestic. The covered balcony on the east has seating with planters beautifying the space.

A healthy social-life balance is key to the city kin, on the second floor creates just the right space for entertaining. With a spacious entertainment room with theatre and mocktail bar space, the entertainment room becomes conducive to a lovely social get-together.

The other side Bedroom designed for the eldest member of the family, the room features a designer fabric-cushioned bed back nestled within a modestly detailed fluted sheet on wall. A modern-looking clean Italian Stone Wall offers an elegant; sharp yet complementing contrast to the soft upholstered furnishings. These side faces are connected with a full wall window that allows for abundant natural light in the room.

The client’s brief was clear. He wanted a home with comfortable living for him and his parents, coupled with interaction with the surrounding nature. The intent was to create a design mark keeping in mind these parameters. This brief resulted in a two-floor house that effortlessly flows from common to private areas, possesses a sense of openness, and is embraced by greenery.