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The Courtyard House

An inward-looking sanctuary framing an ancient stone courtyard.

Location
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Area
5,400 sq.ft
Completed
2024
Scope Budget
₹45,00,000
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Overview & Context

The Vision Behind The Courtyard House

A contemporary reimagining of traditional Central Indian Haveli courtyards. The home turns inward away from dense city surroundings, creating a micro-climate of shaded flora, water elements, and gentle breezes.

Every domestic zone opens toward a central green courtyard. Living spaces act as transitional verandas that can be fully opened during cooler winter evenings.

Architectural Challenges & Solutions

The Challenge
  • Ensuring acoustic separation between entertaining zones and secluded bedroom quarters.
  • Maintaining thermal efficiency during 42°C summer peaks while maximizing natural cross ventilation.
The Architectural Solution
  • Placed buffer service corridors and acoustic pocket doors lined with natural cork cores between social and private wings.
  • Utilized the stack effect through a central automated operable clerestory that expels warm air passively.

Architectural Gallery

Dining table crafted from single-slab solid oak overlooking the internal courtyard
Dining table crafted from single-slab solid oak overlooking the internal courtyard
Evening illumination with brass chandelier pooling warm light over the table
Evening illumination with brass chandelier pooling warm light over the table
Integrated kitchen workspace with concealed prep pantry and textured stone
Integrated kitchen workspace with concealed prep pantry and textured stone
Living pavilion oriented around central light well
Living pavilion oriented around central light well
Upper level library gallery with reading bench and garden overlook
Upper level library gallery with reading bench and garden overlook
Materiality & Finishes

Curated Tactile Materials

Gwalior Mint Sandstone

Locally quarried natural stone with fine grain and gentle thermal mass

Solid English Oak

Finished in organic beeswax for a natural silky hand-feel

Blackened Steel

Precision multi-panel sliding door systems with high-spec thermal breaks

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