The Corner House Located on a pivotal corner within a prime suburban neighborhood, the design revolves around its multiple frontages making it experiential whilst engaging with the streetscape on three sides. The brief was to design a contemporary sustainable house that connected to a well-landscaped outdoors with an exciting external countenance that was sensitive to its environment.
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Corner House’s Design Concept
The entrance to the residence initially appears traditional, but as one gets closer, a striking feature becomes evident: a substantial timber-covered wall extends over a reflective pool. This projected wall then transforms into an inverted L-shape, forming a substantial shaded portico. The design of the canopy overhang is precisely calculated to allow just the right amount of morning sunlight to filter into the formal foyer.
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The internal layout of the residence is centered around a primary courtyard positioned at the corner of the structure, which imparts a greater sense of openness and visual connectivity. This courtyard effectively divides the building into distinct formal and informal areas that are interconnected by way of an offset linear passage. Towards the front lies the formal section, which is thoughtfully carved out to create a veranda that seamlessly links the formal front lawn with this interior courtyard. The addition of a fireplace in this sheltered gallery provides a unique opportunity for formal dining to extend outdoors during gatherings.
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The informal part of the house to the rear features an open plan kitchen, dining, and informal living space with direct access to private garden spaces at the rear of the property. The south-facing greens here provide ample winter sunlight that filters into the informal lounge and the kitchen. Towards the southwest is the master bedroom suite that is open from both ends. While the fully glazed master lounge faces the internal courtyard, the bedroom looks towards the rear garden.
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The First-floor house has four more bedrooms, one being another master. The latter is oriented to the north and opens out onto a private balcony overlooking the internal courtyard. A fully glazed pavilion was designed above the ground floor formal space as a multi-purpose space.
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The west face of the ground level is all solid towards the street side providing enough privacy to the residents. Above this, a wraparound timber louver system was developed as a screen for solar control-effectively forming a self-shading facade without the need for applied sun shading. The house has also been designed to incorporate passive design principles. Key rooms and spaces are oriented to the north with effective solar shading, with minimization of windows facing east and west. Windows have been strategically located to encourage cross-ventilation.
Project Info:
Architects: DADA Partners
Area:1000 m²
Year:2023
Photographs: Lightzone
Manufacturers: Amit marbles, Window Art
Lead Architect: Sumit Arora
Landscape Architects: DADA Partners
Interior Designers: DADA Partners, Atelier 111
Structural Consultants: P Arora & Associates Pvt Ltd
MEP Consultants: DADA Partners
Building Contractors: S L Constructions
Country: India
City: New Delhi
