THE BRICK CONNECTION

Location:Sherkhi, Vadodara
Plot Area:7400 SQ.FT
Built-up Area:6500 SQ.FT
Programme:Homes
Status:Completed
Completion Year:2021
Photographer:Umang Shah

The brick connection is a house designed for a very simple, well-travelled couple wishing to settle in their homeland, a little away from the chaos of the city.
Grounded close to nature, this couple wanted a vastu compliant house, which reflects this closeness to roots as well as their elegant personality.
The house revolves around the concept of connections; the connections of the indoor with the outdoor, the inter-relation of one space with another along with the courtyard and the interaction of various volumes and floors with each other.
In sync with the concept of planning, the exterior is a simple geometry comprising of a bold brick mass with exposed concrete overhangs and large openings.
Three materials – brick, concrete and wood sum up the material palette. The brick in contrast with the grey flooring creates a juxtaposition of subtle textures in the house.
This house is an attempt to create an environment for the user where the spaces interact with each other as well as with nature as playfully as possible.