Jain's Residence
RESIDENTIAL | DELHI
Scope : Interiors (Consultancy)
Area : 2500 sqft
Status : Completed in 2022
Design Team : Ayush Jagnani, Rohit Jain, Vandana Jain
Fitout : Ayush Buildtech
Photographer : Lalatendu Nayak
Budget : Mid-Range
Located on a prominent arterial road, the building posed an intriguing architectural challenge that required a seamless interplay between commercial visibility and residential privacy. The design achieves this equilibrium through a thoughtful play of layers, light and texture.
The southern facade is meticulously treated with a combination of screens, vertical wooden slats and layered balconies to safeguard it from harsh and highly exposed sunlight. This not only offers thermal and acoustic comfort but also shields the interiors from heat gain. The material palette, which includes textured brick, vertical wooden slats and perforated jaali, evokes an earthy and tactile aesthetic that anchors the building’s presence in its urban context.
The project focused on the interior of the floor inhabited by an elderly couple seeking a low maintenance space which radiates warmth and subtlety. Through the use of recessed lighting, carved wooden cabinetry, woven cane panels, hand-picked upholstery and other contemporary and traditional elements, the interior creates a serene and inviting ambience. In addition to fostering a comfortable living space, the use of an accent wallpaper, pastel hues and adequate seating arrangement adds depth, familiarity and cultural richness, blending traditional sensibilities with contemporary aesthetics.
In this project, tropical warmth tempers urban grit and design truly serves those who inhabit it. The result is a serene, human-centered home that reflects warmth, restraint and timeless character within a contextually sensitive architectural shell.
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