Located in western Ahmedabad, this residence for a Gujarati family is thoughtfully designed around a central courtyard—an archetypal spatial anchor that invites natural light and ventilation while fostering a seamless connection between interior zones. The spatial layout is carefully orchestrated: the ground floor is organized around this courtyard, with two bedrooms positioned on the southern edge, a formal guest area, workspace, and gym along the east, and a living and dining zone oriented toward the lush northern garden. The kitchen, tactfully connected to the dining area, completes this cohesive arrangement. 

On the upper level, three bedrooms occupy the western side, a home theatre nestles on the south, and a lounge overlooks the northern landscape, extending into a terrace on the east—an elevated outdoor entertainment zone. Architecturally, the home maintains a monolithic, understated façade toward the southern road, while gradually unfolding into an open double-height volume that frames expansive views of the north garden. This interplay of the courtyard and the vertical voids enables a visual and spatial dialogue between floors. 

The material palette is equally refined, with exposed RCC defining the external structure and selectively continuing indoors, where it is softened by white-painted walls and warm wood paneling, resulting in a harmonious blend of rawness and elegance.

Ahmedabad,Gujarat,India

Architects : Modo Designs
Area : 10,850 sq. ft.
Year of Completion : 2024
Website : https://www.instagram.com/mododesigns.arpanshah/

Exterior view of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Indoor Courtyard of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Indoor Courtyard of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Formal living of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Formal living of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Family living of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Dining of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Passage of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Reading nook of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Outdoor Courtyard of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


First floor lobby of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Bedroom of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Loung area of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Washroom of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Washroom of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Passage to terrace of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Terrace of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Terrace of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Sitout of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs


Aerial view of The House of Volumes by Modo Designs




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