Rajguru

The clients brief consisted of a home contemporary in style but having the essence of tradition. The house was designed with an approach of having a courtyard in the center which interacts with other spaces around. The orientation of the building is east-west with the entrance on the east side fulfilling the requisite of vastu. The central courtyard with tulsivrindavan is enhanced by the play of light.The golden rays of light reaches the courtyard directly by worshiping the sacred tulsi Vrindavan. No openings are provided on the south side to prevent harsh light and glaze. An outdoor space on south east has been designed framing the view of the mountains and vertical fins are provided on east side to maintain privacy and create a visual barrier and covered terrace is designed on north east side to enjoy a morning coffee. 

Facts:
Architect: Mayur Gandhi and associates
Location: Satara, Maharashtra, India
Site and built-up area: 4000sq.ft / 390sq.m
Project completion: 2021
Design team: Nimisha Doshi, Vrushali dambe
Photography: Pranit bora studio
Building Contractor: Mr. Ashutosh Zare (Ashwini Builders & Developers)
Plumbing Contractor: Mr. Rajendra Umate
Electrical Contractor: Mr. Machindra Kadam
Carpenter: Mr. Durgaram Jhangid
Painting Contractor: Mr. Ravi Todkar

Material And Specification: 
1.    Flooring: Italian Marble (MOHAN MARBLE)
2.    Electric fittings: GM Lighting
3.    Plumbing material: Ashirwad
4.    Sanitary fittings: Jaquar
5.    Exterior lightings: HI-BEC
6.    Paint: Dulux velvet (Interior), Dulux weathershield max (Exterior)
7.    External cladding: Qutone tiles, Greenlam clads
8.    Main Door: Teak wood
9.    Windows: UPVC

The living room is double height to connect the upper and lower level. Courtyard brings the people of the house to get and creates a better bond within. Pockets have been created on the staircase wall to get in the day light and at night it gives an aesthetic to the building as lights are placed inside every pocket. Interior has been designed very minimally and every room has separate space for changing. Use of wood and veneer gives interior a traditional look which makes room cozier.