This residence is a crafted sanctuary, a meditation on internality and spatial layering within the dense urban context of Surat. The design narrative is one of balance—between opacity and transparency, between form and void, and between the heavy presence of material and the subtlety of space.

The design strategy begins with the ground floor, which is deliberately left open to accommodate large family gatherings and foster a communal environment. The upper ground floor houses the primary living spaces, including the living room, dining area, kitchen, and family room, ensuring privacy and separation from the public ground level.

Private spaces such as bedrooms occupy the upper floors, organized around a central east-facing courtyard. This courtyard is the heart of the home, chosen to avoid the heat from the west-facing road and to maintain a cooler and more private environment. It provides natural light, ventilation, and a continuous visual connection across the levels. The planning ensures that each space opens toward either a courtyard or terrace garden, blending indoor and outdoor living.

The architectural form is sculpted with staggered cuboids that projects out from a solid west-facing wall. This wall acts as a climatic shield, protecting the interior from the intense afternoon sun while offering controlled views through narrow slit windows. In contrast, the eastern façade features full-height windows that open up to the courtyard, fostering a seamless relationship between the indoors and outdoors. The material palette is minimal, with smooth stucco for the cuboid forms and exposed brick for the robust double-height solid wall, reinforcing the house’s bold yet simple aesthetic.

Exposed RCC structural elements throughout the design highlight the honesty of the construction, allowing the structure to be both functional and expressive. This residence serves as a private, introspective space, focused on the flow of light, air, and views through carefully articulated courtyards and terraces, creating a serene urban oasis.