Jain's Residence
RESIDENTIAL | DELHI
Scope : Interiors (Consultancy)
Area : 2500 sqft
Status : Completed in 2022
Design Team : Ayush Jagnani, Rohit Jain, Vandana Jain
Fitout : Ayush Buildtech
Furniture : Lap and Dado
Photographer : Lalatendu Nayak
Located on a prominent arterial road, the building posed an intriguing architectural challenge that required a seamless interplay between commercial visibility and residential privacy.
The southern facade is meticulously treated with a combination of screens and layered balconies to safeguard it from harsh and highly exposed sunlight. This not only offers acoustic insulation from the busy street below but also shields the interiors from heat gain. The material palette, which includes textured brick, vertical wooden slats and perforated jaali, produces an earthy and tactile aesthetic that grounds the building’s presence in its urban context.
The project focused on the interior of the floor inhabited by an elderly couple. Their brief called for a low maintenance space which radiates warmth and subtlety. Through the use of recessed lighting, carved wooden cabinetry, woven cane panels, hand-picked upholstery and other contemporary and traditional elements, the interior creates a serene and inviting ambience through the use of. In addition to fostering a comfortable living space, the use of an accent wallpaper, pastel hues and adequate seating arrangement adds depth and cultural richness to the modern design.
