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Snehal Sontakke & Amit Sontakke Sameer Gupta’s Residence (Bhopal)
FIRM NAME Space Frame Architects PRINCIPAL ARCHITECTS Snehal Sontakke Amit Sontakke EDUCATION/AFFILIATION Snehal - B.Arch, M.S. (Sustainable Development) IPS Academy Indore, Delhi Amit - B.Arch, M.E (CTM) IPS Academy Indore, SVITS Vidisha COA, IIA BUILT UP AREA 7000 sq.ft. TEAM SIZE 15 people CONTACT 24 Bima Nagar, Near Anand Bazar, Palasia, Indore - 452018, MP, INDIA T +91 0731 4059188 T +91 9827011329 E spaceframearchitects@gmail.com W www.space-frame.com
Practicality and interaction topped the list of requirements in the design brief from Mr. Sameer Gupta. He is a civil engineer with an experience of over 25 years in the real estate sector. He expected simple things from the house like large openings providing ample ventilation and unobstructed views, modern straight lines and a minimalist flair in his house. The aim was also to design functional spaces that encourage maximum family interaction. Folds of plates were transformed as concrete wraps and were designed to make the strong solid structure appear delicate and sophisticated.
PRODUCTS/VENDORS Paint: Asian Paints CP Fittings / Sanitaryware: Jaquar Furniture: Italian, Arquite Furnishing: As per design Flooring: Nitco, Merino, Crema, Dyna, Somany Electrical: Crabtree Kitchen: Dream Kitchens - Bhopal Air Conditioning: Daikin CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTORS Structural: Apoorv Dhonde Engineering Consultants Pvt Ltd Civil: Space Frame Architects, Vastu Consultants Landscape: Space Frame Architects HVAC: Air Concepts PMC: Fortune Builders
majestic The house is split over three floors and the overall look and feel of the house is simple yet elegant. It flaunts attitude and draws attention. The structure incorporates interesting cubical compositions and overhangs. The entire space promotes simplicity and serenity. The elements of the house borrow and return views with a symbiotic play of light. The design has maximum use of natural resources and each area has large openings providing ample ventilation and
“The house has a perfect blend of architecture, interiors and landscaping, all complimenting each other.�
unobstructed views, just like the client's brief. There is a private garden at all levels fostering a feeling of continuity and peace.
Top Left: Living room at first floor, with a striking double height space. Earthy tone furniture makes a wonderful and sublimely calm ambience Top Right: Daughters room - simple and sweet; this gorgeous cutwork design headboard sets the tone for a white and woodland theme, carried through with further red tapestry, floral curtain and accessories Bottom Left: Formal drawing room, blue accent sofa and frame in sunk adds a flair to the beige tone furniture
Top Left: Second floor common lobby - cosy floral pastel shades are used to create style with the chandelier in the backdrop Top Right: Mini office cum gym area Bottom Left: Top level terrace designed to accommodate multiple activities with a mix of textures. The fountain wall acts as a focal point Bottom Right: View of minimalistic and uncluttered master bedroom, with a bed backdrop of backlit Corian cutwork adding style
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The ground floor consists of a parking space, an office, a gym, home theater room and a servant’s quarter. The first floor has an airy internal lobby interacting with the drawing room, living room, dining, kitchen and parent’s room. The master bedroom, guest room and daughter's room are on the second floor. All the rooms are connected by a central lounge area. Each furniture piece has been specially designed with contemporary feel. The entire planning and material palette was kept minimal and it was executed with superior quality craftsmanship.
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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FLOOR PLAN 1. ENTRANCE
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2. PORCH
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the challenges The biggest challenge was to gel the concept of individual privacy spaces along with interactive home.
the influences “The inspiration for this project came from the brief of the client. As he wanted large openings for natural light to step inside the house, it was necessary to think big in every aspect of our design philosophy. � - Space Frame Architects
TEXT CREDITS Snehal Sontakke
PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Pranshu Dubey (pixeldo.com)
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