YINJISPACE use media professional’s unique perspective,try to explore the essence of life behind the design works.
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YINJISPACE use media professional’s unique perspective,try to explore the essence of life behind the design works.
© 粤ICP备19077098号
Rooted in tradition the courtyard house by 23DDS reimagines Hyderabad’s local vernacular architecture to include contemporary functionality of rural living.
Spacious, inviting and intimate, courtyards have an integral place in the vernacular architecture across India. Beyond their climatic purposes, courtyards assume the role of a social space, a space for contemplation, and a space where something happens. Their presence in various forms, proportions and size has been an ubiquitous feature in Indian vernacular architecture. The courtyard house—located in Mansanpally village, 40 kms away from Hyderabad—is a modern twist to the local Manduva house. Designed for contemporary living, the courtyard house is a reminder of the simplicity and authenticity of vernacular architecture in creating spaces that are as functional as they are serene.
The courtyard, an integral part of Manduva house, has been reinterpreted to accommodate the elements of modern rural living. By strategically detaching the four blocks around the central courtyard, as opposed to a traditional courtyard layout, the design allows natural ventilation from all directions, enhancing airflow and overall comfort. This spatial organisation also prioritises the client’s need for solitude, and social interaction whilst retaining the connection with nature.
Large glass panels and operable wooden framed doors in the living room, invites one to explore the courtyard. Brimming with greenery, the central courtyard provides a space for communal activities. A small water feature with a wooden suspended deck adds to the space’s versatility and functions as a climatic regulator.
Bedrooms and other private spaces are accessed through the central courtyard. Each bedroom has been designed to open onto a rear veranda, which ensures privacy of its residents by avoiding direct visual connection to the courtyard. This layout also offers private open seating areas for each bedroom. By recessing and positioning the bedroom doors to the side, the design further maintains the courtyard’s integrity and sanctity.
Every element of the design, from the central courtyard to exposed roof, reflects a commitment to creating spaces that honour its heritage without compromising the needs of today. By tactfully combining natural materials to meet the spatial needs of a modern house, the architecture creates a home that feels both timeless and relevant, and by extension is a true embodiment of modern rural living that remains deeply connected to its roots.
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