Cantilevered Cube House at Sarkhej

The Cantilevered Cube House was conceived as a thoughtful architectural response to the challenges of a narrow urban plot within a dense residential fabric of Ahmedabad. The core intention was to transform spatial limitation into a defining strength—crafting a home that feels expansive, fluid, and deeply connected despite its constrained frontage. Rather than allowing the site to restrict the design, the architecture embraces bold cantilevered volumes that project outward, creating shaded balconies, enhancing privacy, and establishing a strong sculptural identity within the neighborhood.

A central design move was the introduction of a triple-height vertical cutout, inspired by the traditional Indian courtyard yet reinterpreted for contemporary living. This void forms the heart of the house, allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the interior while visually connecting all three levels. The spatial experience is therefore not fragmented by floors but unified through vertical continuity, fostering openness and interaction among family members.

Climatic responsiveness played a crucial role in shaping the form. The west-side vertical wall acts as a thermal buffer, shielding interiors from harsh sunlight while preserving ventilation and filtered daylight. This passive design strategy reduces heat gain and enhances year-round comfort, reinforcing the home’s sustainable approach.

Internally, the planning carefully organizes common, semi-private, and private zones to achieve seamless movement without compromising intimacy. Sliding partitions and open sightlines create flexibility, allowing the spaces to adapt to varying social and personal needs. Materiality further reinforces the concept—balancing warmth and modernity through layered textures, natural finishes, oak laminates, stone surfaces, and fluted detailing that lend depth and tactile richness.

Ultimately, the Cantilevered Cube House embodies a balance between boldness and restraint, innovation and tradition, solidity and lightness—redefining urban luxury as a harmonious blend of privacy, openness, climate sensitivity, and timeless residential design.

Technical Data – Cantilevered Cube House

Project Name: Cantilevered Cube House

Location: Ismaili Karimabad Society, Juhapura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Typology: Private Residence (Bungalow)

Plot Size: 2,830 sq. ft. (78’ x 36’)

Built-Up Area: Approx. 5,150 sq. ft.

Configuration: Ground 2 Floors

Orientation: South-Facing

Structure: RCC Framed Structure

Facade Materials: WPC Cladding, MCM Exposed Concrete Planks, Stone Crete Texture

Interior Finishes: Italian Marble Flooring, Oakwood Laminates, Fluted Panels, Travertine & Textured Cladding

Key Features: Cantilevered Balconies, Triple-Height Central Cutout, Skylight, Screened West Façade

Vertical Circulation: Staircase Lift

Sustainability Elements: Natural Ventilation Strategy, Passive Shading via West Wall, Solar Panels, Softener & Water Management Systems

Status: Completed