향수를 불러일으키게 지은 현대식 전원주택, VIPA Farm House by Studio One By Zero

 

향수를 불러일으키게 지은 현대식 전원주택

혼잡한 첸나이 시를 떠나 살고 싶은 부부가 교외에 있는 2에이커(약 2,450평) 면적의 땅을 샀다. 그런 다음 지역 특유의 건축 요소가 통합된 침실 2개짜리 집을 지어달라면서 설계를 의뢰했다. 설계팀은, 향수를 불러일으키는 동시에 현대적이고 시대를 초월한 디자인의 집을 목표로 설계를 했다고 한다.

 

집 가운데를 동서 방향으로 가로지르는 중정 중심 구조로 평면이 계획되었다. 그 한쪽에 거실과 주방이 자리하고, 다른 한쪽에 두 개의 침실을 배치하여 프라이버시를 확보했다. 거실은 중정을 바라다보도록 계획되었다.

 

중정을 둘로 나누고 그 사이에 배치된 식당은, 대규모 가족이 한 자리에서 식사를 할 수 있게 계획되었다. 아침 햇살이나 몬순 비의 냄새와 같은 자연과 외부 조건에 늘 연결되어 있는 공간이다.

 

건축주의 어린 시절 시골 마을 향수를 느낄 수 있도록, 집 전체에 노출된 벽돌과 시멘트 회반죽이 사용되었다. 슬래브를 돌출시켜서 처마를 이룸으로써, 태양과 비바람의 영향을 적게 받으면서도 통풍은 잘 이루어지게 했다.

 

The grey oxide flooring with granite inlays along with the use of a filler slab in the ceiling ensures that the interior is kept cool throughout the day. Strips of 4mm glass break the monotony of the oxide flooring and also helps to avoid the floor from cracks. The character of the house is enhanced with wooden and brass antiques that have been sourced from different parts of Tamil Nadu.

 

We enter the dining room through a 9 feet wooden and glass door. The use of Athangudi tiles from Karaikudi adds a subtle traditional essence to the space. The courtyard on the west side has an intricate brick parametric wall flanked with tall plants on either side which balances the texture of the exposed brick, concrete, and lush green plants. The positioning of this wall blocks the harsh light from the west. The projection and recession of the bricks create a wave-like pattern with varying light and shadow play throughout the day. The courtyard on the east has a Chinese Ficus tree as the central focus which gives a break from the brutalist brick and concrete aesthetic. The folding gate opens to reveal the lush green lawn and the landscape on site providing endless views from the dining and courtyards. The courtyards create a passive cooling effect throughout the entire house.

 

The two bedrooms, the master and guest bedroom are separated from the dining and courtyard spaces by a 9 feet glass door. The master bedroom is treated with wood and cane to bring in enough warmth and texture to the space. Upon entering the guest bedroom, you are welcomed by a striking live edge wood headboard which always serves as a conversation starter. All the furniture, wardrobe, kitchen cabinets, and doors used in the house are made from reclaimed wood taken from different palaces and houses in various parts of Tamil Nadu. Reusing wood has always been our priority, our aim is to decrease the usage of freshly cut trees and repurposing the ones that have been discarded.

 

HOUSES, RESIDENTIAL • SHOLAVARAM, INDIA

Architects: Studio One By Zero

Area: 2350 ft²

Year: 2022

Photographs: Yash R Jain

Manufacturers: Nuvocotto

Structural Engineers: Dream Nest Associates

Contractors: UR Constructions

Lighting Planner: Lightscape

Principal Architect Architecture And Planning: Deepak Sundaram

Junior Architects: Prem Mohan, Tharunika Prabhuram

Principal Architect Interiors And Styling: Kavya Rajendra

 

VIPA Farm House by Studio One By Zero