Excerpt:Vishram, a contemporary residence by Studio Figment, is a tranquil retreat nestled amidst nature, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor connection. The house, resembling a coconut, features a resilient Limecrete exterior and warm interiors. It’s more than just a design; it’s a narrative of a protective shell, with handmade finishes and grey concrete floors and teak wood carpentry.
Project Description
[Text as submitted by architect] Casa Vishram, a modern home in Balkash, Gujarat, is a tranquil retreat nestled amidst nature. With its three parallel volumes, it houses an en-suite bedroom, a meditation/multipurpose room, an island kitchen, dining and living areas and a green roof terrace. Embracing the natural surroundings, the house is strategically oriented east-west, and harnesses prevailing winds for cross ventilation. North-facing skylights fill spaces with soft, indirect natural light.
Like a coconut, it mirrors nature’s duality with a resilient Limecrete exterior and warm, cozy interiors. It is more than design; it is a narrative of a protective shell cradling a comforting haven within. Handmade finishes surface the house, with the exterior coated in earthy, rusty-colored Limecrete. Warm grey polished lime interior walls contrast with grey concrete floors and teak wood carpentry.
The ground floor invites the outdoors in, with the living/dining room, kitchen, meditation room and master bedroom seamlessly opening to the garden. The master bedroom boasts a spacious ensuite bathroom with a court and a walk-in wardrobe, offering direct access to the private pool. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows dissolve the boundaries between the living space and the pool, creating an integrated environment flooded with natural light and garden vistas.
Home’s soul lies in its refreshing design, which intelligently incorporates patios and gardens for each interior space, fostering gentle currents of air that breathe life into every corner of the house.
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