Arham House: Functional Design & Flawless Aesthetics
- July 17, 2024
- By: Ar. Priyanshi Shah
- INFLUENCERS
In the residential area of Kareliabugh, Vadodara, the "Arham" project showcases how a compact plot can be transformed into a dream home without sacrificing functionality or aesthetics. Designed by Dipen Gada & Associates, this residence features four bedrooms alongside essential living spaces, including a dining area and kitchen. The exterior's minimalist cuboid shape, complemented by a unique perforated screen, enhances both privacy and natural ventilation. Thoughtful design elements, such as a sleek metal staircase and simple, maintenance-free furnishings, create a serene and harmonious living environment throughout the home.
This residential project named “Arham” is a beautiful example of how all the requirements can be achieved within a restricted plot area. The planning of the complete house is as per Vaastu compliance. Their requirement was four bedrooms with living, dining, kitchen and all needful amenities.
The exterior is straightforward and needful being subtle and stands out in the surroundings. The simple cuboid mass with one box little jutting out holds the master bedroom on the first floor with the folded perforated screen having a very nice raindrop pattern. longitudinal staircase block beside it has having perforated screen allowing the west breeze to flow in and control harsh sunlight, adding beauty to the overall facade and stairways inside.
One enters through a north-facing entry, having immediate car parking followed by an entry foyer which is cozy and needful having a grill pattern to give sufficient privacy from the neighbouring houses. It further falls into the living area, having a dining area and kitchen next to each other. There is also a parent bedroom at ground level in the North–East Corner.
An important element in all the floors is a very sleek folded metal staircase, catching your attention through the play of bold colour. It is giving a playful break to the overall subtle colour palates and material. It has added a new perspective to the entire house. The wall attached to the stairway is made of POP and a few textured MDF panels, finally treated with micro concrete.
A triangular shape is added to the panelling. It creates a nice environment with light falling on the wall from a skylight on top of the stairways and the perforated screen in the front of the stair block playing a magical role.
Artworks on the stair wall are overall curated on seize of architectural elements like windows and stairways. As we move towards the next level, there are 2 bedrooms and a pooja room outside.
The master bedroom in the front pops out of the box, but with a perforated folded screen giving enough privacy, safety and nice screening from the sunlight in the west. On the second floor, there is one bedroom and a small terrace in front. The bedrooms have been treated with simple yet needful furniture which is maintenance-free and clutterless.
Major flooring is multi-coloured leather finish kota stone of variable size in the common area and mirror finish kota stones in bedrooms. Furniture play is kept very simple and neat giving the overall experience of calmness and soulfulness in the house.
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Fact File
Firm Name: Dipen Gada & Associates
Project Name: Arham House
Project Location: Karelibaugh, Vadodara
Built Up - Area: 2460 sqft
Lead Designer: Dipen Gada (Principal Designer), Nidhi Patel, Shraddha Patel and Prakash Prajapati
Photo Credits: Tejas Shah Photography
