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19-06-2026

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Right in the middle of the city’s chaos sits a residence connecting us to nature's calmness and serenity. The space reminds us of the characteristics of vernacular architecture, specifically the houses in Kerala.

This residence in Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad is designated for individual houses. Each house reflects the traditional vernacular style of architecture. The planning of the society allows each house to face the huge common garden located in the centre. The compound wall's low height allows the garden's visibility to the people residing in their homes. Interestingly, this also lets each bungalow highlight its identity, making it unique from one another.

The Champakunj residence, a unique project designed by Archaic Design Studio took every measurement to understand their client who had a strong briefing on the design inspired by South Indian interior design, which included the use of materials, colour palettes and space-making. As we enter the premises, we see a restful space created with elements like a swing made of solid wood accompanied by loose sitting, an Indian-style wall art merging thoroughly with Bharat tile and Kota stone flooring making the patio one of the prominent features of the home making it serene. This leads us to the main entrance to the house where we see the porch with the sloping roof built from metal and wood, paired with Kota and sandstone flooring and round metal columns. Hanging lights made from cane creates an inviting entrance to the inside.

Ahmedabad,Gujarat,India

Architects	:	Archaic Design Studio
Area	:	3050 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2023
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/archaic_design_studio/?hl=en

Living room of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

The interior spaces are spacious and give us the feeling of vastness and the sensitive use of the elements conveys the beauty of the home. The living room is the space that connects to the dining room followed by the kitchen and with the outer private garden. The use of large window openings in the living room opens to the garden entirely creating a landscape to seep into the room. The space is defined with the use of yellow Jaisalmer stone and Bharat tiles, combined with a wooden console table and a beige upholstered sofa. To add to beauty, The Rasleela painting by an award-winning artist bought from the Jaipur Palace, irradiates the space.

Dining of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

The double-height dining area is activated as the central space of the house. The black Indian stone top with the wooden legs of the table paired with the cane and wooden chairs appeals to the overall aesthetic of the space. The dining area faces the beautiful courtyard with a circular water body and plantations.

Dining of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

Kitchen of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

The separation of the kitchen is created by the breakfast table which defines the activities while also adding openness to the space. This open kitchen is designed with a Quartz stone platform and the off-white tile on the wall creates an informativity in the area, the use of wood, veneer and brown fluted glass profile enhancing the space further. Right adjacent to the kitchen is the Puja room, an integral space of any Indian household. This space is defined by the wooden framed door frame with fluted glass which opens from the center making it spacious. The wooden carved jharokha and pyramid-shaped wooden false ceiling are the prominent design features that try to captivate the sacred feeling.

Kitchen of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

Pooja room of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

Staircase of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

First floor lobby of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

Parents Bedroom of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

The ground floor of the house also accommodates the client’s parent's bedroom. An elegant, wooden, and yellow stone staircase through the courtyard with a black metal railing leads us to the first floor through the passage overlooking the dining area and connecting the three rooms upstairs.

Parents Bedroom of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

Parents Bathroom of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

Master Bedroom of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

The master bedroom was one of the most challenging spaces to design where the use of colours was minimal, and the overall appeal was simple. The leather headboard of the teakwood postal bed with a mix of cheddar on the leg side justifies the space. The grey wooden flooring perfectly blends with the smoke-grey hanging lights and indoor plants making the modest yet spacious. The room is attached to the balcony which is separated by a delicate wooden frame and hand-painted curtains merging the two spaces.

Master Bedroom of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

Master Bathroom of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

Kids Bedroom of Champakunj by Archaic Design Studio

The most playful area in the house is the kids' rooms. The use of a bunk bed made from oak wood makes the space look lighter and stimulating. The use of pastel green color in the furniture as well as for the geometric patterns on the walls makes the space look radiant. The use of wooden flooring makes the play area for the children softer compared to stone.

The overall composition and design elements teleport us to the houses of Kerala and give us a peaceful place to live. The hues and tones of the house are what bind the spaces together and give the notion of free-flowing and organised spaces.