Category: Residences
Location: Bandh Road, Chhatarpur, New Delhi.
Year: 2023
Country-style, purposeful luxury evokes timeless endurance themes in this palatial New Delhi home.
The House of Verandahs embodies a unique fusion of colonial elegance, British bungalow charm, and European architectural grace, all meticulously blended with adaptive, climate-conscious Indian design principles. With the thoughtful use of verandahs, the design becomes a place that users can enjoy throughout all seasons.
A curved driveway brings visitors from around a lushly landscaped garden and an intricately crafted fountain culminating at a roundabout ‘cul-de-sac’ near the entrance. At the entrance, users walk upward on a gentle slope to transcend a thin grey plinth that repeats formally on the facade, denoting familiar floor divisions on the grand white structure. Vaulted east-facing entrance of the residence reinforces the flow and direction of the space, allowing natural light to pour through its double-height volume and illuminate the central living area. This passage showcases intricate flooring patterns, exemplifying exquisite craftsmanThe ship that not only greets visitors with elegance but also adds a touch of grandeur upon arrival.
The design positions the residential block in the southwest site corner to maximize shade from existing large trees, reducing heat buildup and allowing north and east-facing rooms to benefit from abundant natural light and picturesque views of a landscaped garden. The layout is thoughtfully divided, with public areas like the living room, dining area, and utility rooms on the eastern side and private spaces, including the bedrooms, on the western side to ensure privacy. This approach combines open, semi-open, and enclosed spaces to create serene vistas and maintain a comfortable indoor climate year-round.
The living room features a sophisticated palette of muted, neutral tones that extend from the walls to the ceiling, enhancing the room’s height and providing a refined backdrop. An intricate chandelier adds a touch of elegance, while the wooden flooring ties the space together, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Each room features personalised touches with bespoke wallpapers or panelling, custom furniture, and unique upholstery. Rich, inviting colours are complemented by ample natural light streaming through large windows, infusing the spaces with warmth and elegance. The functional designs are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, evoking a nostalgic charm that celebrates the grace and sophistication of a bygone era.