Kalrav
Status: Completed
A breathtaking residential project, KALRAV is designed with an aim to blur the lines between the old and the new resulting in a fusion of modern technology with ethnic concepts. This home for a Gujarati family has a sober facade created using an earthen palette, windows veiled with brick arches, and a gable roof. It is approached through a liner driveway lined with retained vegetation which complements the cobblestone flooring laid in circular patterns. The driveway opens into a large porch area where a lord Shiva figure is stippled on grey Kandla stone. The doorway is on the first floor which leads one to the foyer followed by a double-height lounge with a wooden clad ceiling and a gable roof. These areas are separated by a fixed glass and semi-gothic carved arches with a jáli in the central arch. This space exhibits a handcrafted chandelier inspired by a blooming lotus. The central lounge gives access to the pooja room, formal sitting area, family room, parents’ and a verandah that offers the stunning view of a zen garden. The folded plate staircase runs down to the ground floor consisting of a family sitting, home theatre, swimming pool, and a gym. Since the floor is for family activities and get-togethers, it displays bold and vibrant design elements. The second floor has three bedrooms and a terrace garden which is covered with pergolas. The charming and classy interiors in the rooms, as well as the open spaces, beautifully express the residents’ elegant choice.
The entry driveway is a linear space, formed by organic landscape developed by retaining the palms and mounds designed to complement the existing trees.
Front view of the garden as seen in the evening with a vivid mix of softscape and hardscape.
A beautifully stippled mural of Lord Shiva on grey Kandla stone, enhances the elevated entry to the built mass and serves as a pause point at the exterior porch for users to experience its unique feature.
The entry to the house forms on the first floor, which is reached by these humble yet grand flight of steps, leading to the main door adorned in teak wood and brass with an elaborate design.
The double-height lounge with the beautifully detailed semi-gothic arch actualised in wood and glass is designed to reflect the grandeur of this house. This, in turn, becomes a bold statement of KALRAV.
Stepping down, the ground floor comprises of the gym, pool and the home theatre. Exposed brick arches take care of the informal nature of this space by the virtue of its vibrant colour and bold form.
The massing of this residence is a careful decision achieved through various architectural elements.
The landscape is detailed to suit the adjacent areas. Green pavers are seen here become the walkway cum spill-over space for the pool.