The Ikat Weave | Dhyey Chag Architects

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The Ikat Weave | Dhyey Chag Architects

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  • Project Name: The Ikat Weave
  • Practice: Dhyey Chag Architects
  • Products: Nexion , Simpolo , Qutone , Baba Marbles , Jai Jalaram Bricks , Hettich , Ozone , Enox , Kohler , Dtale Modern
  • Completion year: 2025
  • Gross Built up Area: 7500 Sq Ft
  • Project Location: Jamnagar
  • Country: India
  • Lead Architects/Designer: Dhyey Chag
  • Design Team: Dhyey Chag, Kushal Mehta, Mayuri Gohil
  • Clients: Dhiren Raithatha
  • Structural Consultants: Manish Doshi and Associates
  • Project Manager: Coreline Consultants
  • Interior + Furniture: Dhyey Chag Architects
  • Photo Credits: Phx India, Ira Gosaliya
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Excerpt: The Ikat Weave, a residence by Dhyey Chag Architects, blends traditional Indian architecture with modern design through a central courtyard that brings light and connection across three levels. Using exposed brick, concrete, and patterns inspired by Ikat, the home reflects a balance of simplicity and cultural richness. The design emphasizes natural materials, spatial fluidity, and a timeless fusion of past and present.

Project Description

The Ikat Weave | Dhyey Chag Architects
Concrete Masses exploding from a Monolithic Brick Cuboid and Light Highlighting the nature of Architectural Form © Phx India, Ira Gosaliya

[Text as submitted by architect] This project involves designing a residence on a 2400 sq. ft. plot, located in a densely built urban area where achieving optimal natural light throughout the day posed a challenge. The design accommodates a three-story structure with six bedrooms and all essential spaces. To ensure that the bedrooms and living room receive direct sunlight, an internal courtyard was incorporated into the plan. This courtyard, located centrally, acts as a key element to bring natural light into the common spaces, such as the dining area, circulation passages, and kitchen. Additionally, the double-heighted dining room further enhances the connection between all three floors. This design concept is rooted in the traditional Indian architectural principle of fostering communication and interaction, with the courtyard serving as a space of engagement across various levels.

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Soft textures, layering of colors and sunlight creating a warm welcome to the living space © Phx India, Ira Gosaliya
The Ikat Weave | Dhyey Chag Architects
Floor Plans © Dhyey Chag Architects
The Ikat Weave | Dhyey Chag Architects
An elegant blend of exposed brick, brass niches, timber ceilings frame this warm light filled space, where dining and pooja coexist in traditional and modernity | Layered spaces with different nature of function emerging into transformative communal space within the house © Phx India, Ira Gosaliya

Considering the materials locally used in the city of Jamnagar, the house façade has the touch of traditional nature with the exposed bricks with a contemporary edge as exposed concrete which strongly reflect the modern nature, The design features a dynamic expression, where concrete seems to emerge from a solid brick cuboid, symbolizing the fusion of past and present.

The interior design follows a brief from the client for a “Sattvik” (simple and pure) home. To continue blending traditional and contemporary elements, Ikat, an Indian textile pattern, became the foundation for the design language. While Ikat is rooted in Indian tradition, its geometric form lends itself to a modern aesthetic, which we abstracted to create the overall design narrative.

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Postered Bed are kept minimal for the intricate ikat fabric to compliment the wall textures and Open Lounge space where the natural light, pivoted railing and Jharokha are wrapped around each other © Phx India, Ira Gosaliya

To bring texture and depth to the spaces, materials such as vitrified tiles, kota stone in leather finish and engraved patterns were used. These materials were carefully chosen for their tactile qualities, enhancing the ambiance of each space. The design incorporates traditional elements, such as jharokhas (overhanging enclosed balcony), pivoting rotating railings, transformable kitchen partitions, wicker cupboard shutters, foster beds and most of the spatial elements. These elements reflect traditional forms, while contemporary techniques and materials give them a modern twist.

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Visual connection of differently heighted spaces from a passage © Phx India, Ira Gosaliya

The courtyard, a key design element, features exposed brick and engraved concrete walls, adorned with abstract Ikat patterns. The pooja room is designed with a skylight above, symbolizing the divine power above, and the connection between the sacred and the home. The master bedroom includes a louvered window that opens into the pooja space, allowing natural light and the spiritual energy of the room to infuse the home.

The Ikat Weave | Dhyey Chag Architects
Courtyard being an In and Out connecting space bringing in natural light through all the floors via passages and View from the Jharokha © Phx India, Ira Gosaliya
The Ikat Weave | Dhyey Chag Architects
Traditional Indian Interior through material and texture and Flooring crafted to become Low heighted monolithic traditional bed © Phx India, Ira Gosaliya

The bedroom designs are minimalist, with textured walls finished in colored lime plaster. Furniture elements, including beds, nightstands, and consoles, are crafted from teak wood and veneer, with brass accents adding playfulness and character. One of the rooms features a unique poster bed with detailed legs, while another room includes a micro-topping floor that transforms into a bed and nightstand, merging contemporary materiality with Indian design principles like the low-lying bed.

The Ikat Weave | Dhyey Chag Architects
Bedroom with soft neutrals, Layered Textures and the bay window with view to the garden creates a cozy and comfortable space © Phx India, Ira Gosaliya

Fabric plays a significant role in this project, used in various forms throughout the design. From bed backs to intricately wrapped railings, fabric helps to soften the harder materials like wood, stone, and brass. It adds a sense of warmth and luxury, defining the space’s aesthetic language.

In summary, the gentle frugality and simplicity of design intent keep the house grounded and timeless. Spaces are generous and free-flowing, playful yet rooted in cultural history, offering a seamless blend of Indianness and contemporary living. 

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