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The Soul {Talks} by Seeders

Architecture

2024

Photographer : Priyanka Rajan

Post covid the meaning and purpose of a residence changed drastically. From just being a space of stay now it has transformed as a space of work, rejuvenation and retreat. This can be achieved by bringing in nature through designing livable biophilic spaces which is our firm’s core philosopy and hence the name “seeders I biophilic architecture studio”.

Flanked by buildings on all 3 sides with a south facing frontage along with its proximity to a 100-feet main road, “the soul {talks}” is yet an open, spacious, biophilic residence. The factors such as the noise, walls of the neighboring buildings abutting the site boundary, south side facade ; drived the design to an introverted residence.

On entering the main gate, one could find the interestingly designed scooped pedestrian steps and ramp which was done to achieve the turning radius of car in such a tight space.

Each and every detail in this house has some purpose for its existence there. Let's talk about the facade for instance. Vastu played a major role in the zoning of the spaces and it had brought all the bedrooms on the south side. And hence to reduce the heat gain, in master bedroom the south wall has been designed for the wardrobe forming a buffer for the interior space. In first floor, the ferrocement fins were designed as a screen for the sliding glass shutters of the bedrooms and this is how the facade design has been evolved.

Pondicherry,India

Architects : Seeders
Area : 2750 sq. ft.
Year : 2024
Website : https://www.instagram.com/theseeders.in/

Exterior view of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Exterior view of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Living room of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders

The core aim of this project was to design collaborative multi-functional spaces which are well lit, ventilated and filled with greeneries. The main door opens to a single large space with a double height garden at the heart of it, housing the living area, pooja, dining and staircase with multiple in-built seating options to enjoy the space. The skylight above the central garden brings in natural light to the interiors in addition to the sliding shutters facing the landscaped setback area. The wavy patern plastering on the compound wall adds a depth to the space and also forms a rustic background for the landscapes.

The central garden not only acts as a transitional space but it also paves way for the pooja room. The pooja door has been designed in reference to the circle shaped skylight above. Responding to the client's request, the pooja room roof remains partly open, accentuated by a bamboo installation that both prevents falls from the upper floor and adds a sense of enclosure and grandeur. The interplay of morning light through these bamboo hangings creates enchanting patterns of shadow, further enriching the tranquil atmosphere of pooja.


Living room of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Central Court of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Central Court of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Central Court of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Central Court of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Dining of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Dining of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Kitchen of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders

The kitchen hides behind the staircase wall to provide the necessary privacy yet it opens to the dining space. The dining space sort of acts as a connection between the kitchen and living area. The dining almost feels like sitting amidst the garden since it opens up to setback landscapes through UPVC glass sliding shutters on two sides of the corner,blurring the boundaries. The kitchen is also lit by these openings, in addition ; the slit windows are strategically placed to light the counter space facilitating the works during the day time.


Kitchen of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Staircase of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders

The staircase leads to the first floor passage that connects the terrace and bedrooms on either side. The passage overlooks the central space that is flanked by porotherm brick jaalis on two opposite sides and skylight at the top. This arrangement plays a major role in keeping the space cool as the porotherm brick jaali brings in fresh air while privacy is maintained and as the air heats up, it rises and escapes through the side gaps in the top skylight. The wabi-sabi styled chandelier which embraces the space through its beauty in daytime as well as when lit in the night is what is metaphorically represented as the soul of this house.


First floor view of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders

The first floor bedrooms face the south facing facade. Multiple layers of buffer have been created to keep the bedroom shaded from the south sun. The glass sliding shutters of the room are shaded by the ferrocement fins and vegetations in the balcony space act as a heat buffer and a space to chill.


First floor view of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Skylight of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders

The central circle skylight has been raised in height to be used as a party table for get-togethers. Custom designed ferrocement seaters were done to sustain all climate being open in the terrace.


Master Bedroom of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Master Bedroom of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Work space of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Bedroom of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Toilet and Bathroom of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Terrace of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders

The terrace seating was zoned to overlook the giant tree that exists in the not so near neighborhood. The seater surrounded by vegetations on all sides with gravel flooring forms a space to relax and rejuvenate. The clients enjoy this space on all evenings.


Seating with in built planters of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Seating with in built planters of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders

Throughout “the soul{talks}”, minimal earthy colour tone has been followed. The pale green of leather finished kota stone and metal handrails, terracotta red of the porotherm bricks, beige toned compound wall, soothing brown of the wood merges well on the white canvas walls along with the play of green vegetations and sunlight pouring over the spaces.

In "the soul {talks}", space is not just a physical construct but a narrative waiting to unfold—a canvas where the play of light, the rustle of leaves, and the hum of urban life converge into a harmonious whole. Here, architecture transcends mere form to become an expression of the soul.


Detailed shot of wall of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Detailed shot of hanging lights of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Ground floor plan of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


First floor plan of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Terrace floor plan of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders


Section of The Soul {Talks} by Seeders



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house
architecture
interior design
residential architecture
residential interiors
2024
2000 to 3000 sq.ft
india
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