_{Architect :}
Ar Tarun Dutt, Studio Icon Design
_{Location :}
New Delhi
_{Wood Products Used :}
Windows, Doors, Cladding, Decking, Timber Curtain Wall
_{Installed :}
2013 March

Home to an affluent business family, this house is located in a highly prestigious and beautifully landscaped locality. In conjunction with spatial sequencing, framing of views and controlling of light, the aim was to interweave into the planning, the contextually important principles of Vastu-Shastra based on directional alignment as they relate to the theme of matter and energy so as to create a variety of different atmospheres and experiences throughout the house.

With interplay of different volumes and juxtaposition of materials like raw granite, quartzite, marble, glass, steel and of course wood, the house is a constant delight to visual and tactile senses.

The external acetylated Pine wood cladding is continued inside in engraved Burmese Teak wood and makes one entire wall of this 5.1m high, eclectic formal room for entertaining guests.

Surrounded by a pool of water on three sides is the extruded living room which opens to the framed vistas of the front lawn through its 3.9m high wooden glazing.

Bedrooms open onto the west side pool view. Each bedroom is equipped with personal dresser, walk-in closet and toilet. The master bedroom on first floor is, in addition, equipped with floor sunken Jacuzzi, with automated louvered roof and a personal green open to sky court.

The terrace above the living room overlooks the decked courtyard and opens onto the front lawn. This spill over space is used as a family entertainment area. Large sliding doors ensure that the two spaces can be combined for larger family celebrations and festivities. The terrace too has automated louvers covering it, and can be enjoyed in all weathers.