Simple yet Classy Designs

Ar. Bhuvan Kapila and Gagandeep Kapila of Workshop for Metropolitan Architecture have designed a luxurious yet minimalist villa in Faridabad.

An imposing structure with seamless textures of wood, surrounded by greens, is a structure that is hard to miss even from a long distance. Designed by Ar. Bhuvan Kapila and Gagandeep Kapila of Workshop for Metropolitan Architecture this villa spread over an area of 4,500 sq ft that accommodates a nuclear family of husband, wife, and their two daughters in a smaller area but with a sense of openness and minimalism devised around a courtyard planning. Snuggled in a compact area of just 500 square yards, the two-storey villa has been skillfully designed and segregated into a living and dining area, bedrooms, lounge, pooja room, kitchen, and terrace.

This residential design is characterized by modest pops of neutral colours. The facade uses wood and stone so that the inside and outside environments are seamlessly integrated. One of the most distinctive features of the design is its skylight. It is built as a long central volume that primarily defines itself as an enclosed atrium with an unfilled center. However, this vacuum acts as a source of natural light, illuminating and bringing to life the many rooms along its circumference. The structure is easily recognized upon entering the house, which has a unique central entrance. Another distinguishing aspect of the project is the existence of a feature rock wall in the living room, which stands out due to its raw, natural form aesthetic, and a finish is achieved utilizing massive blocks of Chinese rocks.