背景 – 在钦奈T.Nagar郁郁葱葱的迷宫中，这个住宅坐落在一个三角形地块的远端，自然允许有节奏的第一印象。我们的任务是为现有的建筑外壳赋予新的意义，同时实现客户提出的所有要求–一个与自然相连的房子，散发着令人愉快的气息，而且是一个简单的感知。
Context – In the lush labyrinths of T. Nagar, Chennai, this residence sits on the far end of a triangular plot that naturally allows for a paced first look. The brief was to give new meaning to an existing shell of a building while achieving all requirements posed by the client – a house connected with nature, exalting pleasant vibes, and one that is simple to perceive.
设计理论/设计方法–只保留了现有建筑的结构网格，其他所有的空间制造元素都被剥离；整个形式被重新想象和定义，以适应新的愿景，由空间分层的原则指导。空间分层的概念被用来通过空间、空隙、光线和材料的并置来阐明深度，创造一种空间连续性，刺激体验者的不同反应。结构的间隙结构被想象成不透明和透明的组成，开放或封闭，固体或多孔。这是通过叠加空间、开口、各种性质的材料、景观和其他建筑元素来实现的，以创造在空间上和视觉上相连的领域。
Theory of Design / Design Approach – Keeping only the structural grid of the existing block, all other space-making elements were stripped; the entire form was reimagined and redefined to suit a new vision, guided by the principles of spatial layering. The concept of spatial layering is used to articulate depth through the juxtaposition of space, void, light, and material, creating a spatial continuity that stimulates different responses in people who experience them. The interstitial fabric of the structure is imagined as compositions of opacity and transparency, open or closed, solid or porous. This is achieved by superimposing spaces, openings, materials of various natures, landscapes, and other architectural elements to create domains that are spatially and visually connected.
设计–现有的结构是一个巨大的体量，首先通过引入开放/半开放的庭院和花园，将其分解成三个侧翼，从而减轻了重量。后面的部分被修改成更多的孔隙，而新的项目，如办公室、入口门廊和儿童游泳池则被引入前台。除了满足客户的要求，这些空间作为暂停点，提供了一个逐渐进入主屋的机会。
Design – The existing structure, being a huge mass, was first lightened by breaking it into three wings through the introduction of open/ semi-open courts and gardens. While the rear part was modified to become more porous, new programs like an office, an entry porch, and a kid’s pool were introduced in the foreground. Apart from fulfilling client requirements, these spaces act as pause points that provide a gradual entry into the main house.
为什么空间分层？选择这个概念是为了给安排空间的简单行为赋予深度–通过球场和花园在常规房间中的分层，唤起人们的好奇感。这产生了一个令人耳目一新的环境，无论是从形象上还是从字面上看–房子的微气候被各种花园的口袋所调节。这个想法被巧妙地应用于两种方式，以使雄伟的结构有更好的情感–概念性和感知性的分层。概念上的分层适用于建筑的体量–几何形状、高度和体量是如何组成的，以创造结构的基本形式，以及如何从不同的距离、角度和视点来感知它。用庭院和瀑布将建筑打通，在前景中引入孤立和轻盈的体量作为主屋的积累，将绿色带入房屋内部和周围，这使得外部和内部的线条变得模糊，利用光线和植物本身作为空间制造元素–这样的设计决策，帮助人们亲密地体验房屋。因此，庞大的体量被缩减到每次都能感知到不同空间的单一构成。这有助于在房子的不同点唤起不同的情感。
Why Spatial layering? The concept was chosen to give depth to the simple act of arranging spaces – to evoke a sense of curiosity through the layering of courts and gardens amongst regular rooms. This gives rise to a refreshing environment both figuratively and literally – the microclimate of the house being moderated by the various garden pockets. The idea is cleverly applied in two ways to make the imposing structure emote better – conceptual and perceptual layering. Conceptual layering applies to the massing of an edifice – how the geometry, heights, and volumes are composed to create the basic form of the structure and how it is perceived from different distances, angles, and viewpoints. Puncturing the building with courts and cascades, introducing isolated and light volumes in the foreground as a build-up to the main house, taking the green inside and around the house which allowed the blurring between exterior and interior lines, using light and plants themselves as space making elements – such design decisions made, help people experience the house intimately. Thus, the large volume gets scaled down to perceive a single composition of different spaces at a time. This helps evoke different emotions at different points in the house.
感知上的分层是指在垂直平面上的感知，即在截面上的感知。庭院的引入是为了减轻建筑的重量；它们将被放置在哪里取决于人们如何看待它们。将一个半开放的坐席、一个开放的花园与一个封闭的空间分层，使人们在通过时感到一种好奇和戏剧性，最后到达封闭的房间，在那里他们充满了熟悉感和和平感。这种不同性质的空间的排列和组合是经过精心构思的，以便从房子的不同位置获得愉快的景色。通过空间分层的概念，安排空间的简单行为超越了下一个层次，从而提供了一个体验和视觉的盛宴。
Perceptual layering is that which is perceived in the vertical planes, i.e in the sections. The courts were introduced to lighten the building; where they were going to be placed depending on how one would perceive them. Layering a semi-open sit-out, an open garden with an enclosed space allows people to feel a sense of curiosity and drama as they pass through, finally arriving at the closed room where they fill with familiarity and a sense of peace. Such permutations and combinations of differently-natured spaces were framed carefully to give pleasant views from various points of the house. The simple act of arranging spaces transcends to the next level through the concept of spatial layering, thus giving an experiential and a visual feast.
材料调色板–外部调色板有一个明显的热带主题–房子的基本雪花石色调与泥土的、温暖的红土亮点、球场的冷切水泥饰面以及游泳池的清新水色相得益彰。材料并不是作为表面的薄膜来应用的，而是它们是不同方案共同形成的大画面的结果。室内装修是最小的，整洁的，没有大惊小怪的。主要目的是创造简单的、令人愉悦的空间，这些空间是可用的，也是诱人的，反映了整个结构的毫不费力的辉煌。
Material Palette – The external palette has a distinctly tropical theme to it – the basic alabaster tones of the house are well complimented by the earthy, warm laterite highlights, cold-cut cement finishes of the courts, and the refreshing aqua hue of the pools. Material hasn’t been applied as a superficial film but they are the consequence of different programs coming together to form the larger picture. The interiors are minimal, neat, and fuss-free. The main aim was to create simple, pleasing spaces which were usable, and inviting and reflects the effortless brilliance of the entire structure.
景观 – 景观在该项目中起着非常重要的作用 – 一个为设计提供深度的空间制造元素。不同的空间需要不同的外观—前面的花园种植了高大厚实的灌木，只允许瞥见房子，当人们走近时创造出一种升级。它们还为通往门廊的大车道提供了框架，并与门廊的硬景观相呼应。里面的庭院有不同的精神–干枯的、最小的树枝被岩石和卵石抵消，形成了一个禅宗花园，色彩鲜艳的花朵框住了层叠的梯田，梯田向下延伸，与茶色水池周围的花园融为一体。一面多孔红土墙被小灌木环绕着，作为屏风，为房屋入口处的游泳池提供了隐私。房子的后花园本身就有一种完整的氛围。这里有一个曲线优美的锦鲤池，与房子的刚性线条相得益彰，周围是古朴光滑的巨石，被森林般的景观所包围；它是一个戏剧性住宅的完美高潮–在这里，人们可以在房子的动态体验后沉入平静。该住宅是一个令人羡慕的例子，描绘了简单的建筑的辉煌。它是设计理论的一个坦率的结果，没有任何积极的展览；没有无目的的部分，没有无理由的层次。建筑物的每一个元素都有自己的位置，因为它在拼接一个更大的背景方面有自己的目的–通过层层叠叠。
Landscape – Landscape plays a very important role in the project – a space-making element that provides depth to the design. Different spaces demanded a different look – the front gardens were planted with tall, thick shrubs that allow only glimpses of the house creating an escalation as one approached. They also frame the large driveway leading up to the porch and counter its hardscape. The courts inside come in varied spirits – dry, minimal branches offset by rocks and pebbles for a zen garden, brightly-hued flowers frame the cascading terraces which step down to merge with the garden around the teal-hued pool. A porous laterite wall fringed by small shrubs serves as a screen to offer privacy to the pools from the entrance of the house. The rear garden of the house is in a complete mood by itself. Housing a curvaceous koi pond that compliments the rigid lines of the house, fringed by quaint smooth boulders, encompassed by forest- like landscape; it is the perfect climax to a dramatic home – where one can sink in peace post the dynamic experience of the house. The residence is a coveted example that portrays simple architectural brilliance. It is a candid consequence of a design theory that is devoid of any active exhibition; there are no parts without purpose, no layers without reason. Every element of the edifice has a place because it has a purpose in stitching together a larger context – Through the Layers.
Architects: Mawi Design
Area : 20500 ft²
Year : 2022
Photographs :Yash Jain
Manufacturers : Hansgrohe, Saint-Gobain, Catalano, Control 4, SafetyCope, Stanley Hardware, Thermory
MEP Consultants : GIST Consultants
Landscape Consultants : Bakula Landscape
Project Architects : Malli Saravanan, Vijay Prakash,Venkatesh
Architects : Prabhakaran, Akash Raj, Ananya. M
Structural Consultant : Mr. Ravindran
Space Stylist : Samir Wadekar, The November Story
Oxide Finishes : Padmanabhan
Brass Works : Saravanan
Principal Architect And Design Head : Malli Saravanan
City : Chennai
Country : India