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The idea emerged from the clients desire for a tranquil multi generational home that included their beloved pet within a compact plot in an urban setting. Rooted in the Zen symbol ENSO a circle of togetherness the concept evolved around the lily pond & rockfall anchoring both movement & stillness. The plan orbits the Enso Garden, with interconnected sit outs & water elements. Living areas are woven around this landscape ensuring architecture grows as part of nature. Linear dynamics, courtyards & transitional spaces support fluidity. Sun path, wind, climate shaped the design. Light is celebrated sunlight our best friend enters every space with intention. The ethos lies in integrating human centric design with material honesty, while remaining deeply responsive to the natural environment.
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Enso is at the edge of a gated community blending privacy with openness. It re establishes green urban axis by placing nature at the core. Landscaped Enso Garden, rockfall & courtyards allow built form to grow out of nature rather than on top. Recessed windows, balconies & glazed openings invite light, breeze, views, softening boundary between inside outside. The house becomes an urban oasis quiet amidst the city where plant life, water & architecture co exist uplifting daily living. The orchestration of large glazed expanses, protected from heat via elevation boxes, instead of obtrusive walls is a conscious calibration to lend a sense of transparency, connectivity & inclusion. Ensos climate conscious architecture responds adeptly to hot & arid climate of Ahmedabad city in western India.
Sustainability is embedded at every level from planning to Natural materials. Passive strategies optimize light & ventilation. Rainwater harvesting, solar panels, green roofs reduce resource dependence. Local flora builds a self-sustaining micro ecosystem. Materials include kotah stone, oak wood, eco friendly Vedic paints, breathable jute, linen. Architecture embraces glazed windows. Façade uses RCC, aluminium louvres, textured surfaces to regulate heat patterns of shadow diffusing harsh sunlight in the central courtyard. Interior spaces are flanked on all sides by green pockets visually & physically linked to the central courtyard, Enso Garden & rockfall. Every design move promotes preservation, balance, and wellness rooted in an ecological, climate responsive vision for urban living.
Enso thrives around a central garden, waterscape lily pond, and rockfall pivotal to the homes design. Native plants and shaded landscapes enhance biodiversity & form a living ecosystem that strengthens the projects nature centric ethos. Rooted in Zen philosophy and biophilic principles, the home is designed for SUKOON a stillness that invites light, breeze, and togetherness. Green architectural gestures breathe life, re establishing a living urban axis. Every element tells a story of nature. The jugalbandi of trees, rock, and built form celebrates harmony. Courtyards, passages & internal flows are integrated with the surroundings. The rockfalls presence introduced sound, light & movement. Crafting stepped geometry to temper sound while retaining natural flow shaped it as a focal point. Functionality was deeply considered each room positioned for outdoors, light, air, orientation, responding to a compact plot. The villa balances circulation & stillness, openness & shade, through calibrated voids & solids. The design prioritises habitat, preservation, human nature relationships. Its core is a connection to earth, sky, water, & people. Material choices kotah stone, oak wood, breathable jute, natural linen, Vedic paints create warmth & rootedness. Louvres, exposed RCC, textured finishes & glazed windows filter sunlight offering garden views. The homes heart beats in its landscape & waterscape. Enso is a place of rhythm, rootedness, and reflection
Enso is how we experience our home. The Enso Garden, waterscape, and rockfall are part of our daily rhythm. We begin and end our days with light on water, stillness near stone, and a quiet connection to nature. Every corner opens to something alive. Trees, breeze, and sunlight move with us. The house brings us together effortlessly. It gives space, comfort, and calm. Enso holds a way of being that feels close to the land, to time & deeply connected to each other. It continues to grow with us.
Founded in 2002, tHE gRID Architects is a Research based design studio in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, founded by Bhadri Suthar along with her spouse and partner Snehal Suthar. They actively contribute to the design fraternity by serving as visiting faculty and jury members at various architecture and design institutions. Their work reflects a deep sensitivity to human-nature connections, resulting in environments that are meaningful, and guided by ecological awareness. Through research and innovation, they aim to enrich and inspire future generations. The studio works across architecture, interiors, landscapes, and furniture. Their approach draws from vernacular knowledge and engages with contemporary architectural practice. In addition, the studio engages in experimental projects, research and design explorations. The future of architecture lies in empathy, humanity, purpose and a deep connection between people, nature, and the built environment, and collective responsibility
