The Continuum
Urmi Bhanushali & Aakanksha Shah
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The process begun with articulating one room kit of space as a continuum and integrate different functions within it. Despite that, degrees of intimacies were thought through the overal layout and materiality.
This was accomplished by
1. Demolition of partition walls between kitchen and living, bathroom, powder room to establish a continuous space
2. Creating single access to outdoor space from living area
3. Reorganising the bathroom and powder room to form a walkin and washoom. The intent of the walk-in was to free up storage space in the living and keep it more open.
Beading patti adds levels to an otherwise flat surface and flushes the door that leads to walk-in and washroom.
Section through kitchen and living
A small fixed glass opening in the wall allows visual connectivity with the outdoor space while being in the living area.
A part of the outdoor space is open to sky while the other is a semi open corner differentiated with 2x4 ft concrete tiles of teracotta shade.
Section through outdoor space
Semi open space for small gatherings and meet-up.
Linear movement axis connecting kitchen-living-deck branches to the walk in and washroom space which is more private and intimate in scale.
The washroom is planned such that the basin in the centre separates dry and wet area. 2x4 ft concrete tiles in beige are used as flooring and dado.
Section through walk-in and living area
The walkin is designed as a membrane that comprises of 2 wardrobes, overhead storage and a dresser finished with tinted mirror to make the space feel large and less compact.
The same membrane folds to become a storage 9 ft high in the kitchen area to store big vessels and utensils. A folding table works as a small eating place and enables an open kitchen.
The kitchen cabinets are made in ply finished with PU paint to continue the visual language used in the living space.
Overall, the intent was to add warmth of wooden furniture to a muted backdrop of olive green paint finish which also continues in the kitchen area.
Section through living and kitchen
The TV unit is designed as a lattice of MS box section of 20x20mm welded together to hold wooden storage and shelves. It also absorbs a work desk that folds up to ensure unobstructed circulation along the movement axis.
Ceiling recessed lights are concealed in 4 inch thick gypsum false ceiling in living, kitchen and walkin. Cove lighting in he living and outdoor space add warmth for ambience during evenings.
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