- Project name- Casa AUM, residence for Sujan & Aastik
- Location – Ahmedabad
- Architects - Mistry Architects, Bangalore
- Insta handle - mistry architects
- Photographs - Umang Shah
- Project completed year - 2021
Our first impression was to create a stunningly beautiful home with a basic form of straight walls and large openings with flat slabs, edges curved (creating the language of a Moorish design) The orientation of the house and its strategic positioning of elements such as the courts and open spaces bring in ample amount of daylight and at the same time avoid direct heat gain. Volumes are played to create multiple leisure spaces with a landscaped terrace accessible from the first floor. The architectural vocabulary of this home was envisaged representing Mediterranean elements.
The staircase as an
element separates the formal living room with dining area, serving as the focal
point of the home. The idea of having a Moroccan home is majorly
achieved through the imposition of hand-plastered walls, arches, geometric
designs and impressive stone works. Kudos to the local artisans for this intricate
crafty construction.
Choosing an earthy colour
palette reflecting the desert hues for the shell was imperative for the
architects. Beige and sand colour textures along with creatively crafted tiles
complement the surroundings. Lighting of the entire home was accentuated with
lamps and pendants of geometric shapes made of stained glass with a tinge of
wood. Hanging decorative mirrors with deeply carved wooden framework and onion
dome shaped frames for the mirrors in the restrooms added to the interior value
of the home.
The landscape design manicured
a crucial role in establishing connect between the house and existing
surroundings.
All of these elements and
palette put together, this home in Ahmedabad is a blend of Moroccan &
Indian style… casa AUM.