Skewed

Residence for STUDIO LAGOM

Simple aesthetics, a minimal material palette and connections to nature are the main drivers of the design of the Skewed House. The compound wall has an interesting elevation involving Valsadi teak battens, softened by cascades of creepers. The spatial programme of the villa and the zoning of the plot were dictated by the sudden floods that the city sometimes experiences. The façade projects and recedes strategically, with important areas being emphasized through cantilevering and material play. Concrete, the material of choice, is tempered with white plaster, stone and wood.

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Unique Properties

Simple aesthetics, a minimal material palette and connections to nature are the main drivers of the design of the Skewed House,the architect’s debut through his firm Studio Lagom. The standalone 11,000-square-foot villa seeks to create an oasis of serenity in Surat’s typical urban milieu through a programme that departs from typical planning of this typology.

Tags

tropicalexperience, luxury, villa, waterbody, pooja, kalamkari, modern, contemorary, connection, naturallight, exposedconcrete

Production Technology

Materials Flooring: Black Granite Walls: Concrete and plaster Slatted compound wall: Valsadi teak Windows and interior woodwork: Burma teak and Valsadi teak

Design Challenge

Taking the complete garden on the first floor which connects with entire house was the major challenge. But the research was carried accordingly and it was overcomed by proving a post tensioned slab.

Project Duration

The project started in April 2011 in Surat and finished in August 2017 in Surat.

Operation Flow

The standalone villa seeks to create an oasis of serenity in typical urban milieu of Surat through a programme that departs from typical planning of this typology. The connection of inside space with nature, with simple aesthetics are the driving priciples.

Inspiration

The architect’s deep interest in photography helped him visualize this project as a series of interconnected vistas, and was also responsible for the ‘skewedness’ of Skewed House. Manifested subtly as elements shifted slightly off the straight line, this was an exercise in creating vistas and perspectives, and adding more life to a three-dimensional object.

Image Credits

Photographix | Sebastian + Ira

Project Overview

Skewed Residence has been a Bronze winner in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design award category in the year 2018 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

Bronze Recognition

Hardik Shah was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2019, a testament to excellence of their work Skewed Residence.

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