Anil & Bindu Residence_The home around the mango trees

Site Area : 16 Cents Project Area: 2800 Sqft

This multi-generation house located on a tight urban plot in Vaduthala, was designed  for an NRI couple with the goal of exploring the integration of domesticity, nature, and  privacy within compact urban spaces. The primary focus was to create generous  layouts that could be adapted by different generations while accommodating a future  two-bedroom rental unit on the first floor.

The initial phase of occupancy would involve the client's parents residing in the house  for the first five to ten years. Following that, the clients themselves would retire and  settle in their home. As their children might pursue higher studies or get married, the  upper floor needed to be adaptable to switch to a rental unit when required.

The interior spaces followed a pragmatic floor plan, maximizing usable areas and  seamlessly opening out into covered balconies. This approach not only increased the  efficiency of the house but also created a strong connection with the outdoors. The  design aimed to push the limits of efficiency in domestic architecture to meet the  diverse demands and desires of multiple generations. The adaptable upper floor,  capable of being converted into a rental unit, provided flexibility for changing family  dynamics over time.