The document summarizes the design of a retreat house located on a 2500 sqm plot in Bangalore. The design wraps around existing trees via a spine corridor to connect outdoor courts to the living areas. The ground floor contains entertainment areas and the first floor contains more private areas and terraces. The structure uses RCC framework with hollow clay blocks for insulation and aluminum windows with wood doors.
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1. RESIDENCE - RETREAT FOR H.B. JAIRAJ
EXTENT OF INVOLVEMENT
• Conceptual design stage and site development.
• Working drawings, bill quantities.
• Co ordination with consultants.
• Site supervision.
SITE
•Flat terrain of 2500 sq.m. located in Bangalore.
• Existing coconut trees and mango trees on site.
DESIGN RESOLUTION
• To make the built form move around the trees via
a spine corridor, thus creating courts which connect
visually within the house.
• Entertainment areas - ground floor and more
private areas - first floor with terraces.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
• R.C.C framework with hollow clay blocks for the
vaulted roof and floor slabs. These hollow clay
blocks serve to regulate an optimum temperature.
• Powder coated aluminum sections used for door
windows. Bedroom doors made out of wood
sections.
•Mild Steel pergola box sections with ‘damplon’
roofing.
Ground Floor Plan
1 Security
2 Garage
3 Servants Area
4 Entrance Foyer
5 Guest Bedroom
6 Living Room
7 Dining and Bar
8 Kitchen
9 Utility
10 Swimming Pool
First Floor Plan
1 Master Bedroom
2 Gym and Health Spa
3 Out Door Terrace
4 Study
5 Bedroom
6 Family
7 Children’s Bedroom
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN
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1 Concept plan showing built form w.r.t
site and views to be maintained with the
spine corridor and connecting sit outs.
2 Interior view thru the spine corridor.
3 View of the dining area with the sit outs
and terraces.
4 Initial sketch of the house.
5 View of the house across the pool.
NRETREAT FOR H.B.JAIRAJ
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15 45 60ft
5 15m
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SECTION A
SECTION B
SECTION C
NORTH EAST ELEVATION
1 First floor landing level with a
double height entrance space and
court on either side
2 View towards court with mango
trees and corridor connector. The
corridor opens out to the court
and links it to the living room
which opens to the pool and
garden area at the other end.
3 Double height entrance lobby
serves to visually connect the
upper spaces. It also creates a
sense of arrival with the play of
volumes.
KEY PLAN
NRETREAT FOR H.B.JAIRAJ
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10m
45ft
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