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Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.

Architecture

2025

Photographer : Murtaza Gandhi

Situated in a dense neighborhood of Surat, Prakashalay is a residence shaped by light, circulation, and spatial relationships. Designed by Associated Architects (I) Pvt. Ltd., an Ahmedabad-based design studio, the original residence was built in 2003 for a family of doctors on a 300 sq. yard site. Over the last two decades, their growing family and evolving needs demanded for an expansion and the client decided to double their existing plot to 600 sq. yards. Prakashalay is a 14,000 sq. ft. residence, on a narrow plot with 1:3 ratio, explores openness and transparency in a vertically stacked home, yet stays rooted in the Indian way of living.

The residence is structured with a concrete framework and traditional brick masonry. A terracotta-hued exterior defines the built form, with each floor stepping back to create setbacks, framing levels as the building rises. This rhythmic layering not only shapes the façade but also allows light and ventilation to flow through the spaces. At the entrance, a brass door introduces a sense of warmth, contrasting with the otherwise muted material palette. Inside, the flooring choice makes a striking impact. Leather finish black granite runs through the house, an unconventional selection in Indian households where lighter tones are often preferred due to maintenance and cleaning being an important factor. However, given the sheer amount of natural light streaming in, the dark floors ground the space without making it feel heavy. The surfaces react to changing light conditions throughout the day, adding another dimension to the interiors.

Surat,Gujarat,India

Architects : Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd
Area : 14,000 sq. ft.
Year : 2025
Website : https://www.instagram.com/aapl.architects/?hl=en

Formal living room of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Informal family seating of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.

The lower ground floor features riverwash kota stone flooring in the parking, utility areas and verandahs. The flooring transitions into polished kota stone in the interior spaces of the lower ground floor. Art plays a very important role in this house and can also be perceived as a material for the dimensionality, texture and warmth that it adds to the space. The entrance features a wall art over the console, backed by wooden posts and a cane mesh that functions as a screen.


Informal family seating of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.

At AAPL, the design team decided to challenge the site constraints and ensure maximum visual and physical connections between each space. At the center of it all is a staggered double-height volume flowing through the family room and the reading lounge, carving out a sense of openness while maintaining a hierarchy of privacy. This core allows for uninterrupted sightlines between floors, reinforcing a sense of togetherness within the multi-generational household.


Informal family seating of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Verandah of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Dining of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Dining to Outdoor dining view of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd. 0


Dining & Kitchen of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Kitchen of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Courtyard of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.



Reading Lounge of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.



Reading Lounge of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.

The double-height reading lounge is a key spatial moment, defined by an 18-foot-tall red artwork that anchors the space. Across the house, colors have been carefully selected to influence the atmosphere—some inducing calm, others adding vibrancy, all coming together to shape the experience of the home. Few projects come with the rare opportunity to be designed twice, two decades apart, for the same family and on the same land. Having understood how the family lived in their previous home, the architects were able to respond to both past and present in this new iteration that meant to cater the future of this family. The result is a house that is deeply personal yet adaptable, one that embraces change while staying connected to its origins.


Staircase view of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Parents Bedroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Master Bedroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Master Bedroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Master Bedroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Master Bedroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Bedroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Bedroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Bathroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Bathroom of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Toilet of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Entrace foyer of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Entryway of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Exterior view of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Exterior view of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Exterior view of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Dusk light exterior view of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Ground Floor Plan of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


First Floor Planof Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Second Floor Plan of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Third Floor Plan of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.


Longitudinal Section of Prakashalay by Associated Architects (i) Pvt. Ltd.



Tags
house
architecture
interior design
residential architecture
residential interiors
2025
10000 to 20000 sq.ft
india
gujarat
surat
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