HAVEN Residence with Open Plan yet Ensure Privacy by VSP Architects

Date of Publishing: December 9, 2022

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Architecture Design of HAVEN Residence

Description About The Project

HAVEN Residence designed by VSP Architects, located in Cochin – one of the city’s busiest and most densely populated regions. This house adapts the owner’s require with an open design to enjoy the nature, but still ensure the privacy and avoid the noisy of the city. Indeed, this achieved by a careful articulation of the plan, which deliberately kept fluid, with vast open spaces and courtyards included to compensate for the reduced openings to the exterior.

In addition to this, courtyards act as connectors between the main living areas and help in creating an open ambiance, full of natural night and greenery, despite the introverted planning. Also, skylights added above the main courtyard after carefully studying the sun’s path along the plot, which creates an ever – changing play of light inside. Once insides, the interior such as living room, dining room, kitchen designed with elegant spaces and arranged neatly.

On the other hand, the house exudes a unique character through its earthy tones. Besides, rat-trap bond used for the brick masonry, which helps in reducing the heat as well as optimizes savings in cost. The material palette is a combination of Kota stone, reclaimed wood, exposed concrete, and brick, which helps in creating a rustic, yet refined ambiance. Custom – designed mild steel grills strategically placed to ensure visual privacy in certain areas. Furthermore, solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system have been incorporated as sustainable solutions for saving energy and resources.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Project Name: HAVEN Residence
Location: Kochi, India
Project Year: 2021
Area: 2600 ft²
Designed by: VSP Architects

HAVEN Residence with Open Plan yet Ensure Privacy by VSP Architects — There is a continuous visual link in the East-West direction. From the sit-out at the entrance to the intimate veranda at the rear of the HAVEN Residence.

The HAVEN Residence Gallery:

Text by the Architects: ‘HAVEN Residence’ situated near Vytila junction in Cochin – one of the city’s busiest and most densely populated regions. The irregular shape of the plot, which was narrow in the front and wider towards the rear, along with the surrounding tight-knit context, posed a challenge in designing spaces that were open, with adequate natural ventilation and light, while simultaneously ensuring privacy.

Photo credit: Turtle Arts Photography | Source: VSP Architects

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: Mudapat Rd, Karaparamba, Kozhikode, Kerala 673010, India
– Tel: +91 495 237 4448
– Email: vsparchitects@gmail.com