The Awakening House by Saurabh Deshmukh Architects

The “Awakening House” is a west-facing property & surrounded by a range of mountains. On the ground floor, as one enters the house, a pathway made up of natural stone & artificial wall-mounted fountains leads towards a double-height living area with visually divided yet connected to the dining space by using MS pipe with storage. An open landscaped space with a water body & outdoor seating within the Northern sector is well connected to dining & kitchen spaces. A wooden swing located in the dining area is another good indoor corner to enjoy the tea break. The kitchen consists of modular fittings in a royal blue hue & grey stone tiles on the backsplash with quartz countertop & carpentered storage spaces. A spacious store room & utility is well connected to the kitchen. The parents’ bedroom is attached to the living area which is spacious & full of light & well ventilated. The bed back made up of cane mesh & stone attracts eyes. 

By using a staircase or lift to reach the first floor, one can enjoy the double-height ceiling view of living through the passage while approaching the bedrooms. The passage has an abstract geometrical cane mesh ceiling. The master bedroom on the left side has an attached walk-in closet with a bathroom & attached balcony. The curved ceiling is a key feature. The kid's bedroom on the right side is another playful area with three bunk beds & a play zone cum study tables: an attached long walk-in closet & bathroom with a stretched ceiling.

 

On the second floor, there is a sister’s bedroom on the left side which is kept in a feminine colour palette, fully ventilated & well lit. an attached balcony with a swing is available. Another master bedroom is located on the right side of the lift. A see-through raftered blue bed back grabs the attention. An attached walk-in closet & bathroom is available. 

The focal point of the project was to combine the different tastes and demands of the whole family into a seamless house from flooring to ceiling. As this house was designed for a joint family, we designed large communal areas where the family can spend time together. This included a large living room, dining room, and outdoor spaces like a deck or patio and these 3 spaces are connected by a large and beautiful water body. We have designed the house in a way that complements the natural surroundings and takes advantage of the natural features of the site. This included incorporating large windows to maximise views of the surrounding and naturally using materials like wood and stone that blend in with the natural environment.