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Architects: ShoulderTap
- Area: 4600 m²
- Year: 2023
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Photographs:Aparna Varma, Syam Sreesylam
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Manufacturers: Durgamba, Fenesta
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Lead Architects: Anaushka Anna Philip, Aparna Varma, Mukesh Byrareddy
Text description provided by the architects. ShoulderTap’s brick house is a sturdy abode of crude charm and modern design. With an elongated structure, double-height ceilings, and a brick jali exterior, this house is a sanctuary. Standing tall amongst the dense urban setting, the home comprises a double-height living room, a dining room that opens into the kitchen, a bar lounge, three bedrooms, and allied spaces, along with a large garden to the east with a stone-clad pond. The most impressive feature of the house is its brick jali to the south facade. The jali, held together by rat-trap bonding, allows a smooth passage of air that cools the interiors and cuts down the direct sun, thereby reducing the temperature inside. Moreover, the jali allows the residents a glimpse of the outside world while ensuring their privacy.
