Rajguru by Mayur Gandhi and Associates

The client brief consisted of a home contemporary in style but having the essence of tradition. The house was designed with the approach of having a courtyard in the center that interacts with other spaces around. The orientation of the building is east-west with the entrance on the east side fulfilling the requisite of Vastu. The central courtyard with tulsi Vrindavan is enhanced by the play of light. The golden rays of light reach the courtyard directly by worshiping the sacred tulsi Vrindavan. No openings are provided on the south side to prevent harsh light and glaze. An outdoor space on the southeast has been designed to frame the view of the mountains and vertical fins are provided on the east side to maintain privacy and create a visual barrier and a covered terrace is designed on the northeast side to enjoy a morning coffee.

The living room is double in height to connect the upper and lower level. The courtyard brings the people of the house to get and creates a better bond within. Pockets have been created on the staircase wall to get in the daylight and at night it gives an aesthetic to the building as lights are placed inside every pocket. The Interior has been designed very minimally and every room has separate space for changing. The use of wood and veneer gives the interior a traditional look which makes the room cozier.