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2. ABOUT INDIA HOUSE
:- Designed by Ar. Christopher Charles Beninnger.
India house draws its inspiration from the Indian, mixed use, courtyard
house, known as a “Wada or Haveli.”
This traditional prototype is a counterblast to the sprawling, alien
'bungalow' typology fueling an unviable suburbia.
India house, is an architect own residence; studio, guest house and an
art gallery on a 1000 s.M. Urban plot.
In order to block noise from the main arterial road, a sandstone "wall-
like" façade enclosing an inward looking building, courtyard house was
designed.
The road facing sandstone facade is embossed with 78 hand carved
emblems of all beliefs and religions reviving fading crafts of the country.
A sequence of forecourts with rescued palm trees and lotus pools
control climate, security and privacy.
The front promenade leads to the sandstone "portal" that frames a 17th
century Mogul wood door leading to the atrium focused on a Shiva
statue.
3. Composed of three equal sized volumes, with the middle volume left
open as the atrium courtyard admitting sunlight and breeze, the atrium
is the core breakout space to fifty creative people catalyzing
communication, inspiration and interaction.
The atrium transforms into a vibrant party plaza for music, dance and
discourses.
Contemporary louvers spanning across the atrium were inspired by
mimic traditional screens, or "jaalis," to control light, breeze and privacy
within habitable spaces.
The integration of vernacular ideas, and thoughtful design, optimizes
use of natural north studio light and reduces the primary energy
consumption.
Double height spaces inter-link the reception with the lower art
galleries and in the residence the formal living areas with the library
and on up to the roof terrace acting as an exhaust chimney!
The house is the outcome of a considered articulation of a complex
building program in an Indian urban setting bringing pride and comfort
to the architect and the studio fellowship.
India House takes two steps backward to move five steps forward,
bringing ancient wisdom to address a complex building program and a
generic urban planning problem.
