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2023

Photographer : Shamanth Patil Photography

The plot for 'The Red Courtyard House' was carved out from an acre of land owned by the client, which faces the main road on the south and the secondary road on the west. It is located in the semi-arid city of north Karnataka-Gadag.

The family, with two sons and pets, desired a spacious home with a large garden for their furry friends to enjoy. Their visit to client ancestral residence, a traditional North Karnataka home with an expansive open court, provided us with the inspiration to design their new dwelling in a manner that maintains the authenticity and essence of a semi-open house, while also incorporating a contemporary context and ambiance.

Their design philosophy is to create a micro-climate within urban living spaces, offering a refreshing retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. To achieve it in this two-story structure, a central landscaped double-height courtyard with a pond feature as its epicenter. The courtyard is open to the sky (with safety grills) and is facing the north side of the dwelling. The remaining spaces, which include a living room, dining area, breakfast area with open kitchen, three bedrooms, a home theatre, a private balcony, and a semi-open patio, are arranged around. This arrangement with large sliding windows allows ample natural light and ventilation to enter and circulate. The lush green landscaped pockets inside imbue the property with the atmosphere of a miniature oasis, a welcome contrast to the otherwise arid and heated climate of the city.

Gadag,Karnataka,India

Architects	:	Jacob + Rathodi Architects
Area	:	5500 sq. ft.
Year	:	2023
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/jacobplusrathodiarchitects/

North west view of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

North Side view of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

South Side view of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Entrance Patio of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Entrance walkway of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Entrance walkway & Bedroom wing of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Entrance foyer of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Central Courtyard view from Dining of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Unlike traditional courtyards, here a steel trellis has been incorporated to enclose the courtyard and filter out the region's harsh sunlight. The use of steel as a material serves a dual purpose: it functions as a safety feature and is also designed as a key aesthetic element of the building's elevation. The steel trellis pattern throws a plethora of shadow plays throughout the day creating a visual drama of lines on a red canvas.

Courtyard shadow play of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Double height Courtyard of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Day Bed with courtyard view of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

View from courtyard to living of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

Living room of The Red Courtyard House by Jacob + Rathodi Architects

The project's architectural vocabulary was conceived to showcase its spaces boldly through its form and massing, given its location on a corner site facing multiple roads. The rectilinear boxes provide ample room for the bedrooms and Home-Theatre wing, while the double-height courtyard is a central hub. The staircase, emanating from the dining zone, is strategically placed to connect both bays of the edifice. The bold shingle-covered sloping roof that forms a westerly elevation is designed consciously to form a sun-shielding facade for the west side wing and to conceal the services on the terrace. The vertical steel trellis sprouting from the roof ensures security and partially screens out the afternoon sun.

The color ‘Red’ has a strong association with traditional brick-and-mortar buildings and they've used this visual metaphor to emphasize the aesthetics of their structure. Inside, warm wooden textures combine with lighter flooring tones to create a cozy atmosphere.