• Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

    Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

  • Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

    Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

  • Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

    Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

  • Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

    Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

  • Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

    Photography : Mr. Hemant Patil

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House of the Year

2020 WAN Awards entry: The Hovering Gardens - Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy [N. D. D. C.]

The Hovering Gardens by Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy [N. D. D. C.] is an entry in the House of the Year Category of the 2020 WAN Awards

by Copy taken from 2020 entry 10 June 2020 2020

A unique project in its context, this house is located in a neighborhood of Pune that has abundant greenery. The apt use of natural elements - such as water bodies, bridges, stone walls, and landscaped areas on all levels - helps it merge seamlessly with its environs on the one hand while making it stand out on account of its architectural beauty.

This is home to a family of six. The brief was a modest material template culminating into a residence that would be rich in spatial experience. Ample cross-ventilation, keeping in mind the occupants’ need for privacy, flexibility in space change in accordance with family evolution were also important considerations.

The project was based on a H-shaped plan wherein all the spaces have three external walls, maintaining an “in” and “out” connection. The use of mirrors and reflective glass has lent itself to an optical illusion to maximize the landscaped areas, thus underscoring the feeling of being in the lap of nature.

Climate being a crucial factor; shading devices have been used here in the form of huge cantilevered slabs that give sort of “hovering effect” while, at the same time, offer grounding to the building. Similarly, vertical screen facades have been devised as a barrier for the elements. Inside, strategic use of triple-height atrium(s) makes for ample stack effect, helping in cross-ventilation.

In keeping with the predominantly “green” character, an indirect evaporative cooling system has been installed extensively with a view to reducing the reliance on conventional air-conditioners.

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Last year more than 40 countries took part in the WAN Awards with strong showings from Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. And we saw some truly outstanding projects, take a look at the winners from last year here.

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