The Vaazh House in Thandarai, India, in Vaazh, produced by VY Architecture Studio, connects the cultural heritage seamlessly with a modern design to create a space that is both functionally and closely connected to its environment. The 1,500 square meter house has a perforated curved wall that serves as a dynamic climate buffer.
This strategically placed wall protects the house from the hard western sun and enables a playful interaction with light and protects the interior from intensive heat. The apartment consists of natural materials such as printer blocks, mud and river rocks, so that it minimizes the CO2 footprint. These materials also improve the thermal mass of the house and keep cool and warm on cooler nights during the days in cooling days.
Designer: Your architecture studio
The house also integrates sustainable design features such as rainwater harvest and solar collectors. The inner courtyard serves as a natural rainwater collection area, with the curved, perforated converter -monsoon raining into a fascinating river. Solar modules are installed to deliver the house with a renewable energy source, which reduces the dependence on external stream.
The layout of the house is organized in three different zones. The common area, which includes the Dünnai (a traditional veranda for conviviality), the living room and the courtyard, are connected and promote an open and inviting atmosphere. The private sections, including the kitchen and the bedroom, are linearly arranged and ensure privacy and at the same time maintain the general feeling of openness and connectivity in the whole house.
The interior design of the house is a seamless expansion of the surrounding natural red landscape with exposed sludge walls and floors, which give a warm, earthy feeling in the living rooms. Expansive glass walls with room -high glass were strategically installed to invite the lush, laid out surroundings into the house. This design element ensures that the residents can enjoy a breathtaking view of nature, while clever architecture planning maintains their privacy and enables a quiet living environment.
In the core of the house is the courtyard, which serves as the heart of the design of the house. The farm circled is the perforated curved wall that offers protection from the hard afternoon sun. This wall is not only an architectural component, but an inviting space that welcomes natural elements and gently filter sunlight and fresh air through its perforations. The curve of the wall is more than just a striking sculptural feature, it also offers functions because the residents can increase the wall for access to the roof.
The Vaazh House is more than just a living space – it is a harmonious mix of architecture and the local climate. This thoughtful apartment includes its surroundings through innovative features such as the perforated wall, the open roof and the integration of natural elements in the entire interior. The combination of these characteristics creates a rich sensory experience that enables residents to feel a close connection with the earth below them, the rhythm of rain and the sky above.
