In the heart of Bhavnagar, a home for Tarun and Parul Vora masterfully bridges modern spatial sensibilities with traditional Indian vernacular elements. Nestled on an east-facing 525-square-meter plot, this home demonstrates a contextual approach to design that responds to both microclimatic conditions and familial requirements through its formal and spatial organization.
This being the owners second collaboration with the architect; the joint vision for the home was clear: create a four-bedroom residence with self-contained living spaces that would comfortably accommodate a couple, an elderly mother, and provide welcoming spaces for adult children visiting from abroad. Beyond the functional requirements, the family sought a home that would honour their cultural roots while embracing contemporary design principles.
The primary architectural challenge involved preserving the existing trees on the property while developing a climate-responsive dwelling. The design philosophy evolved around integrating these natural elements as focal points of the living experience, allowing the architecture to respond organically to the site's inherent qualities.
The volumetric composition begins at the entrance, where a traditional verandah (osri) functions as a transitional threshold between public and private realms. This leads to a vestibule that opens into the home's central gathering area—a double height family space that forms the spiritual and functional nucleus of the residence, establishing a clear spatial hierarchy.
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