Courtyard House in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India by Hiren Patel Architects
by
Ricky
This house is in newly developed outskirts of Ahmedabad. Two bedrooms
downstairs, for the parents and guests. Two bedrooms upstairs for the
young couple and their primary school-going children. And lots of glass
windows. Yes ,to enhance views and bring nature indoors. So Hiren does
exactly what one would expect, given Ahmedabad's scorching summers. The
glass is mostly on the north or east, while the west and south are
either walled off, or have wide verandahs with 7 ft overhangs to control
the sun while permitting views, 'We calculated the angle of the harsh
afternoon sun is blocked,' he says .And the verandahs get used by the
family whenever the weather permits it. 'I'm not against
air-conditioners, but a balance is needed,' says Hiren.
downstairs, for the parents and guests. Two bedrooms upstairs for the
young couple and their primary school-going children. And lots of glass
windows. Yes ,to enhance views and bring nature indoors. So Hiren does
exactly what one would expect, given Ahmedabad's scorching summers. The
glass is mostly on the north or east, while the west and south are
either walled off, or have wide verandahs with 7 ft overhangs to control
the sun while permitting views, 'We calculated the angle of the harsh
afternoon sun is blocked,' he says .And the verandahs get used by the
family whenever the weather permits it. 'I'm not against
air-conditioners, but a balance is needed,' says Hiren.
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oh my.. This home is gorgeous. I love everything about it. It's so open, simple, spacious and beautifully designed. Simplicity at it's finest!
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Excellent architecture
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