With multiple roofs defining the external appearance of this home in Hyderabad, Khosla Associates have juggled form and function with their customary finesse and created spaces that are at once sophisticated as well as acutely tuned in to the vagaries of the tropical climate.
The spatial layout maximises the use of the linear site by dispersing the built form and greenery in equal measure along its length. Public spaces such as living, study, dining, puja, kitchen, guest room and home theatre are housed on the ground floor while the first floor has a master bedroom, two children’s rooms and a family area. The living room enjoys its own garden, whereas the master and children’s bedroom share an internal courtyard. The landscaping is by Dewa Kusuma, the Balinese landscape designer.
The roof of the study lunges towards the entrance courtyard and creates both a hardscape and a breather between the road and the house. The portal is polished cement, while the planters are in corten steel. Ribbed sadarahalli stone and cobblestones see generous use.
A skylight in the entrance foyer outside the puja room is oriented towards the north. The living room enjoys a 16 foot ceiling, with clerestory windows near the ceiling.
Three large globular lights from Moooi anchor the room and create a focal point. A polished grey kota flows over the floors. The furniture is a tasteful amalgamation of stylish brands with customised pieces designed by Khosla Associates and manufactured by Virasp Batliwala.
The powder room has a customised cabinet with PU coating in a cheery canary yellow, atop which sits a Gessi sink and tap. The skylight is a long slit above the washbasin, while the embossed tile is by Patricia Urquoila, all anchored by a Moroccan rug.
This has resulted in a structure which has a presence on the street with its dramatic roof forms, but which still embodies the peaceful, timeless qualities of a home.
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