Material selection is a crucial aspect in the design of this project, influencing its aesthetic, functionality, and sustainability.
Dr. Harish Tripathi, Jyoti D. Tripathi
The project experiments with a broad mix of materials – blending traditional with the modern. Since we were responsible for the architecture, interiors, and the landscape design, it allowed us to handpick a range of construction and finishing materials, combining natural and engineered options to create a unique aesthetic.
The main gate has a 314 Jindal Steel SS frame with hollow pipes and a CNC-cut top design in SS plate. A white acrylic sheet behind the design enhances privacy. Horizontal wood battens are made of WPC while the boundary wall incorporates Trventino Italian marble with a slit featuring toughened glass.
The façade features WPC panels, Traventino marble cladding, and SS and glass railing. A white vertical jali element is crafted from Acrylic Solid Surface, maintaining a pure white aesthetic. The inverted C- section, encompassing the first-floor balcony, vertical wall, and top projection, is clad in white Corian. Wood-like louvers are actually MS box sections clad with WPC.
Fact File
Location: Noida
Built-up Area: 1,000 sqm (approx)
Plot Area: 450sqm
Completion: March 2025
Photography: ARHTA
WPC: Alstone
Toughened Glass: Saint Gobain
Aluminium & Steel: Jindal
Acrylic Solid Surface: Dupont Corian
MS Box Section: APL Apollo Tubes
Texture Paint: Asian Paints
Plaster: Ultratech
PU Polish: Sirca
The windows feature aluminium frames with DGU glass, striking a balance between style and energy efficiency. The porch is clad with WPC, blending durability with design. The façade’s top portion is finished with plaster and paint, adding a subtle, nuanced layer to the overall aesthetic.
The garden’s inner cladding features flamed granite, adding warmth and texture. Dolepur stone panels with intricate designs are backlit, creating a dramatic ambiance. The projection’s soffit boasts a sleek false ceiling of WPC panels, while pillars facing the lawn are elegantly clad in onyx stone, showcasing its natural beauty without backlighting.
The interiors harmoniously blend natural and engineered materials. The inner duplex staircase features an MS structure with teakwood cladding and PU polish, exuding warmth and sophistication. Adjacent walls are clad with Satvario stone, adding texture and depth.
A courtyard wall is accentuated with lush artificial green cladding, bringing in a touch of nature. Toughened glass and teakwood top rail create a sleek, modern railing system. Flooring showcases beautiful stone with intricate inlays.
All the materials come together, with their various textures and colours, to elevate the ambiance of the interiors and deliver the desired impact. Factors like texture, source, durability, and perceived value of materials determined their selection.
