project name
T - 18/2 House
typology
residential
location
Besant Nagar, Chennai.Tamil Nadu
year
2021 - 2023
status
in progress
size
992 m2 [10,678 sq.ft.]
The main entrance is reached by ascending a sculptural staircase separated from the façade that together with the biophilic design mark the character of the dwelling.
The requirements expressed by the client define the volume and distribution. On the first level, it was essential to place the common family sitting and living rooms.
The central courtyard articulates the column of vertical communication and gives access to the three rooms that function as independent islands on alternate levels.
The house detaches itself from the land and watches over the sea.
The section of the building is staggered, improving the movement of sea breezes and obtaining efficient ventilation. The enjoyment of the views is maximized with large terraces and deep cantilevered overlapping balconies.
Since the entire program occupies practically the entire space, the house has been surrounded by a volumetric envelope of vegetation and nature, which penetrates through strategically located openings, and at the same time, favors privacy and generates a sensation of freshness and welfare.
