This house is designed as a quiet retreat, shaped by light, nature, and everyday life. Built on a compact site, it uses space carefully to create an open and calm experience within.
At the front of the site stands an African tulip tree, which became the starting point for the design. The house honours its canopy, with soft recesses and bold edges that follow the shape of the tree. The exterior is finished in a clay-red tone, echoing the colour of its blooms.
Inside, a narrow entrance opens into a double-height living room. This tall, airy space flows into a north-facing veranda that brings in soft daylight and breeze. The staircase runs along one side, lightly dividing the living space from the open kitchen and dining area. A bedroom in the southwest corner gives privacy and quiet to the grandparents.
The staircase is designed to create contrast and movement. One landing reaches out beneath a skylight, drawing in sun. The other stays enclosed. As you move upward, the play of light and shade changes with each step. On the first floor, a skylit corridor connects two bedrooms and a study, while overlooking the living space below.
Each room is placed to receive the right light at the right time. The east bedroom has a deep window seat to catch the morning sun. The west bedroom stays shaded in the afternoon. A pair of narrow balconies visually link the rooms, offering quiet moments of pause. The study in the northeast corner gets soft daylight through the day.
The materials are simple, chosen for their warmth and clarity. Kota stone in shared spaces flows into white Banswara marble in the bedrooms, with soft Jaisalmer yellow used as an accent. Raw concrete ceilings pair with pastel-toned carpentry, white walls, and natural wood, creating a calm and grounded interior.
This is a home that grows from its surroundings. It doesn’t try to impress, but instead offers comfort, privacy, and a quiet connection to nature.