Anutham by Architects at Work

The idea of home “ghar” in physicality differs from individual to individual but the essence remains the same. The place of belongingness, joyfulness, and security is emotional and physical, togetherness. All intangibles together create the idea of physicality, the ideal physical home that an individual opts for. The physicality that an individual or family opts for reflects their past, present, and future schlepping the essence of the past, needs of the present, and vision for the future.   

The architect's home exhibits the essential requirements focused on accessibility where the brief and approach seemed minimal. It was decided to let the exposed concrete ceiling explore its individuality and materiality. The combination of wood and concrete in the spaces creates a relationship where the originality of the materials and their essence in the functional spaces are viewed in harmony. The atmosphere that the materials produce leaves a lasting visual and sensory impression.

The detailing in the spaces, creates playfulness, adding intangibility to the spaces which ultimately feels to be at home “ghar”. As the designers have a way with geometry, the approach is playful and brutal in the design. The brutalism approach in the design reflects in each and every step inside the house. The living room with colored furniture enhances the exposed walls. Also, the ceiling of the living room is the key element of the house. The designer says,” The idea behind the ceiling was that every time you see it would make you think of hundreds and thousands of times, different ideas and strike new things, which opens the creative flow ultimately.” Adding, “The plants in the living room add to the idea making it soother and calmer, moreover making it all better.” 

The living area and dining area sets a thin line of functionality. Also, the backdrop in the dining area seems to be a continuous partition, designed to merge the bedroom door to have the dining area's continuity. With the subtleness, the play of color in the furniture and the monochrome art adds to the ambiance, balancing the subtleness. contrasting color palette of peach and blue with walnut and a sleek range of wooden and metallic 

textures, transform this brutalist premises into a punchy environment of simple playfulness. “Platforms with varying heights are designed to create the playfulness in the spaces”, said the designers. Altogether, the design follows a minimalistic as well as a seek approach.