INDIA DESIGN ID 2024: FEB 7-12, 2024, NSIC GROUNDS, OKHLA, NEW DELHI
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INDIA DESIGN ID 2024 | 15-18 FEB, 2024 | NSIC GROUNDS, OKHLA, NEW DELHI

Home > The House of Greens by Intrigue Designs Studio + Lab cantilevers with effortless fluidity between a natural tree-scape

The House of Greens by Intrigue Designs Studio + Lab cantilevers with effortless fluidity between a natural tree-scape

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Location: New Delhi
Size: 930 sq m
Principal Architects: Devyani Gupta and Nehit Vij
Photography by: Tejas Shah

 

The House of Greens by Intrigue Designs Studio + Lab is a luxurious retreat nestled amidst two acres of pristine treescape. Private living spaces have been conceptualised at the rear, with a swimming deck and verdant lawn punctuating the front. Located in one of the prominent areas of New Delhi, the project has been devised with the concentric goal of preserving the thriving treescape of the site. The built spaces have been meticulously crafted in and around the existing treescape that was intended to be maintained by the patrons of this household. The architecture and interior design of this 2-acre project accentuate the authenticity of the site and are conceptualised in sync with the mature gardens punctuated by a swimming deck stretched along the entire front length of the building.

“The unbuilt is the true context for the built. It is only then that one can create an organic, timeless spiritual space for the inhabitants.” The clients primarily envisioned a green retreat integrated with luxurious modern-day facilities. Merging the organic environment with the interior spaces, the built form has been given a horizontal spread, meandering the composition in a lyrical flow with continuing green connections. The connecting spaces are adorned with cantilevered metal trellises to enhance the journey between each cluster of built forms. Requisite privacy has been presented to the users by placing the private spaces on the rear end of the site and fronting the design with vibrant green lawns.

Approached by a driveway, the user is greeted with a panoramic view of the green spread. Composed of indigenous slate cladding, the external façade complements the natural palette of the ambience while possessing a bold and defined statement. Complying with Delhi’s seasonal changes, the flora sprinkled throughout the land, changing shadow patterns on the façade, thus imparting a dynamic expression. Magnificent openings on the north and eastern sides give a glimpse of the poised interiors. The south surface has minimum openings to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures during peak summers. Aligned on an ordinal axis, the main opening is directed towards a serene swimming deck on the northern side.

Along with composing the entire architectural scheme, the design team has also commissioned bespoke furniture. Consoles and patterned coffee tables add a picturesque flavour to the layout; while directing activity around these pieces. A 10-foot-long bar counter, suspended from the ceiling, forms a major highlight of the dining room in contrast with the subtly blending bar design on the deck. Smaller aspects of elegance, including the frames binding the artistic paintings, have also been fashioned by the architectural team to provide design exclusivity. The House of Greens, thus, is an evolution of the enveloping green microcosm, forming an amalgamation of timeless architecture with chic décor and interior design.

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