The stone house
3HK Architecture + Interiors, Bhandarkar road, Pune
Architecture + Interiors
Status - Completed
Area: 1400 sq.ft
This transformative project converted a spacious one-bedroom flat into a sophisticated three-bedroom terrace apartment, featuring fabricated roofs for the living and dining areas, replacing the former open-to-sky terrace. Designed for a small family of three, with occasional visits from parents, the primary goal was to create a home that is both simple and functional, emphasizing a profound connection to the surrounding nature.
The living and dining areas, originally an outdoor terrace, underwent a structural transformation with fabricated roofs and column supports only at the ends, allowing for extended spans without intervening columns.
The site's lush greenery, enveloping the property from all sides, set the stage for a design that prioritized privacy and the integration of a sizable open-to-sky terrace. To blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, expansive openings were strategically incorporated, creating an illusion that the verdant foliage seamlessly infiltrates the living space.
This innovative design, facilitated by a girder system, provides a seamless connection between the living and dining spaces, with a passage affording captivating views of the terrace.
To enhance the calming views of the green surroundings, the interior material palette focused on natural elements, incorporating stones like yellow sandstone, black basalt, lappato-finished granites, and kadappah.
The living room, adorned with exclusive yellow sandstone cladding, accentuates the outdoor greens.
A pivotal change in the layout involved relocating the main entry to maximize the impact of the terrace view upon entering. A meticulously designed corner window, free of obstructive elements, was customized to harmoniously merge the terrace with the extended living area when opened, establishing a fluid connection with nature.
The natural materials cross over each other at this particular junction. From the teak sandstone of the wall, to the lappato finished granite top and the basalt stone basin.
Framing the palette in one view.
Customized on-site, the dining setup features a cylindrical wooden base and an Indian marble top with brown and sage green grains, complementing the adjacent crockery unit. A strategically placed square window frames the landscape, enhancing the dining experience.
The dining area seamlessly connects with the terrace, offering a delightful setting to enjoy meals amid natural trees.
The open kitchen provides expansive views of the terrace, creating a harmonious blend of nature and culinary activities.
In designing the son's room, warmer tones were introduced to complement the large window capturing various shades of green from the surrounding trees.
Beige and light wooden textures dominate, with ash wood veneer wardrobes and a natural wooden shelf study table adding a touch of luxury.
The master bedroom boasts a monochrome aesthetic, with whites and greys dominating the space. A substantial back panel of the bed, fluted in white with custom artwork in alcohol ink, serves as a focal point.
The unique patterned veneer on the wardrobes, coupled with a generous window framing the tree-lined view, creates a serene atmosphere.
The master toilet continues the monochrome theme with grey and white tiles, complemented by black and white artworks, elevating the overall mood of the space.
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