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Sandeep Sikchi Madhuban (Pune)
The primary element in the client brief was that the house needed to be planned and follow compliance with Vastu Shastra norms. The entire designing and planning was guided by this sole factor. The other essential characters of the house were to be peaceful, clam, open, minimalistic, straight lined, contemporary and opulent.
FIRM NAME Sikchi Associates
PRODUCTS/VENDORS
BUILT UP AREA 10000 sq.ft
Paint: Asian Paints, Nerolac Sanitaryware: C. Bhogilal West End CP Fittings: Grohe Furniture: Made at site Furnishing: Tulips Flooring: Satuario, Dyna, Symphony Kitchen: Meine Kuche Electrical: Schneider Windows: Domal Aluminium Windows
TEAM SIZE 8 people
CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTORS
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT Sandeep Chandrashekhar Sikchi EDUCATION/AFFILIATION B.Arch
CONTACT O +91 257 2234082 M +91 9822052772 E sandeep@sikchi.in
Structural: Mr. Milind Rathi CLIENT Mr. Dipak Sanghavi
Left: Indian Antique - Engraved wooden door with brass embellishments Right: A Wall That Says All - A collage of family pictures adorn the wall at the first floor lobby
comforting The house is embedded with modern functionalities that reflect the suave personality of the client. Each piece of décor in the house is handpicked and according to the client's elegant choice. The
“We had to finally call the clay bricks from Chennai.”
overall feel of the house is pleasant owing to it being well ventilated and naturally lit. The planning uses this opportunity to include large openings which help circulate fresh air throughout the house. The house has one floor and a terrace. The lower level contains the family seating area, pooja room, two bedrooms, kitchen, dressing room and dining area. The first floor houses a semi covered terrace, home theater room, master bedroom, children's bedroom, and study room. The floor is also enhanced with landscaped areas that visually connect to the terrace.
Top Left: Controlled natural lighting creates a playful living. The angular high gloss steel (SS) partition creates an almost magical effect within the house Top Right: A party kitchen - SICIS golden mosaic floor outlined by a border with coloured handmade tiles as a backdrop to an extra-clear vertical glass louvered partition Bottom Left: Sheer opulence! Leather sofa and a semi-precious stone slab center table with an Italian chandelier defines the luxury over the wooden floor
Top Left: A tailored dress area for His and Her Top Right: Bathing in luxury under a naturally lit roof Bottom Left: A highback chair against a glass and wooden table overlooking a semi-covered terrace at first floor dons the library Bottom Right: Textured stainless steel floor and an informal black leather sofa for the living room. A bridge in steel and wood connects the lobby and master bedroom at the upper floor level
colourful drama
Delightful Dining Dining table top made from semi-precious stone slab bordered with extra clear glass and leather chairs from ‘Lifestyle’ with an Italian glass chandelier, connecting to the party kitchen.
“I asked Dipak to buy a few colourful wine glasses to highlight the crockery unit and he said - why not buy all the glasses. We ended up buying about 120 wine glasses of different shapes and colour and I had to design a special cabinet for the same.”
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Transcendence - Meditation Space The highlight of the whole house is the meditation room, designed specially on the terrace. Substantial attention was paid to the purity of color, form through creative use of lighting, everything leading a touch of drama. It is designed in such a way that it connects the master bedroom. The lighting in it is in perfect harmony fulfilling the purpose of the room.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
1. LIVING
13. TOILET
1. TOILET
13. DRESS
2. DINING
14. BEDROOM
2. DRESS
14. COURTYARD BELOW
3. KITCHEN
15. LIFT
3. MOTHER’S ROOM
15. LIFT
4. ANNEXE KITCHEN
16. ENTRANCE LOBBY
4. STUDY ROOM
16. SEMI COVERED TERRACE
5. STORE
17. FAMILY SEATING
5. HOME THEATER
17. LANDSCAPED AREA
6. POWDER ROOM
18. POOJA
6. TOILET
7. TOILET
19. VERANDAH
7. CHILDREN’S BEDROOM
8. DRESS
20. KITCHEN GARDEN
8. DRESS
9. CHANGING
21. STAFF QUARTERS
9. TOILET
10. BEDROOM
22. GARDEN
10. MASTER BEDROOM
11. LANDSCAPED AREA
23. POOJA
11. TOILET
12. DRESS
12. LANDSCAPED AREA
the challenges One of the biggest challenges while building this house was sourcing of quality bricks, in the radius of 200 kilometres. It was also difficult to excavate the rocky surface for the foundation. The toughest challenge was in adhering to the so-called principles of Vaastu Shastra, strictly.
the influences The brief by the client itself was an inspiration, because the client wanted the house to be an exceptional blend of modernity and opulence.
TEXT CREDITS Sandeep Sikchi
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Ritesh Ramaiah (Interiors)
Pranav Bagade (Exteriors)
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