Building Material Reporter

  One can never be free of nostalgia for one's home. The design envisioned Brickly Affair as a tangible manifestation of the intangible canvas on which the family will paint their future adventures and memories.  Greyscale Design Studio imagined "Brickly Affair"  as an introvert with a developing and evolving mindscape and an essential interface with the surroundings. A house is as much a member of the family as another fellow, with its own personality while efficiently housing them. The double-height court, the garden on the east façade encircled by the brick Jaali, and the strategically inserted windows provide for adequate connection with natural elements, like wind, light, and rain while guaranteeing the family's privacy.  The changing volumes, textures, and light play give each space a distinct quality and allow for interconnections across the house. The house features an open floor plan with different height volumes in all common areas, such as the...

  Ascetic in its approach, We Design Studio focuses on building deceptively simple solutions that are seamless in experience and expression. The sustainable 'Otla' or verandah that extends along the periphery of this home inspires and defines it. The house's principal sections face a central open-to-sky courtyard on one side and the 'Otla' on the other. This home, designed as a very porous construction that allows natural elements to permeate freely, fosters both introspection and social connection. Is there a story behind how the space came to be? During the design process, what kind of discussions did you have with the client? When they initially approached us, the clients pointed out that they grew up in ancient colonial mansions in Delhi. As a result, homes with central courtyards and verandahs reminded them of their childhood and made them want to return to their roots. The resulting house is a post-modern spin on colonial architecture. They were also concerne...