Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio

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Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio

Information

  • Completion year: 2021
  • Gross Built up Area: 1600 sq.ft.
  • Project Location: Vadodara, Gujarat
  • Country: India
  • Lead Architects/Designer: Ar. Manoj Patel
  • Design Team: Ar. Manoj Patel, Aishwarya Gupte, Purna, Darshan, Shuchita
  • Photo Credits: Darshan dave
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Excerpt: Colorful Mosaics House, designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio, uses simpler geometric forms and robust massing that has evolved into subtle, striking surfaces with detailed patterns and textures. The home is oriented as per daily functions with a variety of double height living and dining attached with a garden, kitchen and master bedroom for elderly parents on the ground. The interiors of the dwelling feature use of light coral pink walls and a complimenting shade of yellow inspired by the concept of surprising color graphics.

Project Description

[Text as submitted by architect] Colors express celebrations of life. Located in a semi urban area of Vadodara, this plot space of 1600 square-feet-space has two sides open with one side adjoining the neighbourhood. Using simpler geometric forms, robust massing has evolved in subtle, striking surfaces with detail patterns and textures. The interiors of the dwelling feature use of light coral pink walls and a complimenting shade of yellow inspired by the concept of surprising color graphics.

Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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Variations in the approach of planning emerged in an open plan space, where the clients can enjoy the drama created through a high ceiling. The home is oriented as per daily functions with a variety of double height living and dining attached with a garden, kitchen and master bedroom for elderly parents on the ground. While for the upper level, two master bedrooms open into terrace gardens. Large openings carry bright light and function as wind catchers.

Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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Exterior

This two storey structure has an entrance from the west side of the plot. The facade has been set against the rustic tones of vernacular material. Clay roof tiles have been crafted into possibilities of crisscross angles which interlock the pattern on intersecting. The continuous variations attained in shadows of prime façade material at time intervals, convey the study of sun rays.

Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
Ground Floor Plan © Manoj Patel Design Studio

The large surface area is draped in organic forms and contemporary style designs, bringing the experience of earth canvas on perpendicular surfaces. Adding to the beauty, even the details for recessed corner junctions are interweaved minutely from the same material carvings. Joineries focus on the play of undulating forms with one another. The façade design declines heat radiations for the double height living room and one of the master bedrooms on the upper floors. 

Timeless explorations of this ancient Indian material fascinate several visitors.

Entrance 

Floor mats are a symbol of welcome. The idea of channeling carpets into an art form emerged, through carved grooves and lines on tiles, which adorn the floor. To have a see through screen that assures safety, the entry door has slits running around in sizes intact with small metal bars.

Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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While entering, a perception to simulate a much larger space, the living, dining and kitchen are without barriers, articulated only by the furniture layouts. The foyer sets a backdrop of uncommon storage with seating, where the light coral color on accent walls pops out from the white mass. 

Living, Dining, Staircase and Kitchen

Letting the clients indulge in elevated ceilings, the backdrop frame for T.V. wall composition artistically elongates until the top, which adjoins the staircase. At the other end, is a floating T.V. unit made out of wood. Our idea was to utilize minimum materials and not accessorize with dense combinations of colors or materials. Traditional pattern grooves on wooden joinery uplift the bold step. Balancing the vibrancy, certain walls deliberately retain white. The living room has grey upholstery and modular furnishings, adding to moments of color are custom – made furniture series of seating stools from clay roof tiles against the sofa. The floor is fitted in the fusion of white matt and glossy terrazzo tiles, defining the seamless palette.

Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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Capturing one’s vision is the evident towering staircase that overlooks the living room from any flight of steps, considering the safety. An interactive insertion that enables one to have effortless communication. Taking the opportunity, the railing turns into a sculpturesque design element withstanding along with the use of circular metal pipes. To camouflage the supporting railings, thin circular diameter pipes dyed in the same hue of coral shade. The staircase design element turns as light well feature for the entire ground floor plate.

Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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The accessible space under the stairs connecting around turns out to be a small indoor play area for the kids of the house. Users can experience a cozy me time space. The dining table top is furnished with a gloss effect coral toned counter complimented by suspended lights. The dining area sets an outdoor environment linked to the open garden area.

Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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Colorful Mosaics House | Manoj Patel Design Studio
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An experiment with clay roof tiles as planter voids depicts alternating patterns popping out into 3D walls. The natural material property allows the plantations to blossom completely. In the kitchen, the paneling above the countertops fascinates the uncommon use of bohemian patterned tiles. A section of tiles has been overturned to form a new pattern module from the actual pattern.

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