This modern residence in Surat, designed by Aangan Architects, makes up for its lack of area width with a soaring visage of elegance and chicness. The tenor of the structure moves from being fresh and sunny outside, to broody and mellow inside. This home in Surat, Gujarat, was conceived to create an open sense of enclosure, and success in that tricky mission has been achieved by letting the spaces interact with each other, and the outside. The verticality of the house was a natural result of the space constraint. It created ‘bays’ of utility functions – the central bay is the light and ventilation conduit; while the two side bays are the stay spaces. The residence is multi-faceted in the sense that it makes accommodations for the shifting moods and interests of the residents. It is a deft balance of traditional spaces and more modern forms and furniture.
