HOUSE OF 2 PALMS
Brick is one of the most popular and important building materials in architectural history and brickwork was predominantly used in domestic and industrial architecture. While many of these buildings are still operatingtoday,itcomesasnosurprisethat refurbishment and reuse are highly recommendedtechniquesinthepresentday.
The challenge lies in reusing these buildings and recycling the materials available, with the primary goal being to retain as much of the original structure.
House of 2 Palms was a 40 year old dilapidated brick bungalow that was repurposed into a classic and minimalist residentialcomplex.Theprojectservestobe an example of minimising the construction wastage and reducing the carbon emissions through effective reuse of existing building materials.Theinteriorsarepredominantlyin mutedtones,thefacadeofthestructurehas a 30’ foot long perforated Brick wall that wraps up the main staircase and the veranda’s of both the units. The Brick Jali is oriented in such a way to drive in the predominantwindsfromNEandSEdirections throughout the year. Furthermore, the brick screen along with the one foot thick walls help regulate the inner temperature, thus aiding in reduced electricity consumption. The result is a timeless structure that wears theheartofconstructiononitssleeve-which isandalwayswillbethebrick!
- TheSevereStructuralDamagestothe front half of the structure (Corroded Steel Reinforcements in the Roof slabs, Water leaks through Floor and RoofSlabsamongotherissues)
- ImproveNaturalLightandVentilation throughouttheproject
- Provide a new function to the Bungalow to generate viable income fortheclients
- Use/Re-Use Material resources throughout the project to minimise wastage while also sticking to our limitedbudget
- Ground Floor - 1550 Sft; First Floor - 1650 Sft
- Total Built Area - 3200 Sft
- Location: Chennai, India
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