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    Modo Designs along with Anarr Gunjaria Interiors transform this Ahmedabad address into a naturalist’s haven

    APR 10, 2024 | By Pooja Prabbhan Srijith
    The open kitchen bears a calm, earthy aesthetic that raises a toast to slow living. The appliances are from Siemens; Photography by Vinay Panjwani
    The local Rajula stone flooring, paired with a cement-finished ceiling lends a rustic, old-worldly charm to the space; Photography by Vinay Panjwani
    A sense of unbridled flow and openness prevails all through this earthy property; Photography by Vinay Panjwani
    Staying true to its relaxed, holiday vibe, the bedrooms feel like cosy sanctuaries for rest and rejuvenation. The rugs underneath the bed are from Jaipur Rugs; Photography by Vinay Panjwani
    Greeted by lush plantations on either side, the pathway towards the lobby feels like a walk in the park in every sense of the word; Photography by Vinay Panjwai
    The living room features a modish yet eco-friendly vibe, serving up a gentle reminder of how modern living and wilderness can co-exist in harmony. The indoor planters in the living area are from Artemis Cast stone; Photography by Vinay Panjwani
    The interiors are built to allow ample natural light and breeze to enter, in order to cut down on the excessive use of artificial lighting or cooling; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

    An earthy escape by the woods. A weekend dwelling where nature looms large beyond manmade confines. An idyllic holiday home that offers solace and relaxation in equal measure—there are myriad ways to describe this airy 2,260 sq ft residential undertaking in the hinterlands of Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, which bears the signatures of Modo Designs’ Principle architect Arpan Shah’s robust hold on the design craft, without harming the natural ecosystem in the vicinity. 

    The quaint settlement sits peacefully within the periphery of Glade One, a housing community in the village of Nani Devati, where the air is brazenly clean and crisp.

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    The local Rajula stone flooring, paired with a cement-finished ceiling lends a rustic, old-worldly charm to the space; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

     

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    The living room features a modish yet eco-friendly vibe, serving up a gentle reminder of how modern living and wilderness can co-exist in harmony. The indoor planters in the living area are from Artemis Cast stone; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

    Airy, unhindered pathways 

    For anyone exploring the space on foot, one thing becomes certain: Lush greenery takes centre stage at the property, inspiring denizens to dwell in sync with mindfulness and a rhythmic flow of nature. The verandah — stretching across the living area—is a cantilevered semi-open space, which meanders to a backyard dense with ripe eucalyptus trees. Adjoining this verandah is an open stair that leads to the terrace, overlooking the verdant courtyard.

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    The bench makes one feel close to nature, surrounded by luscious greens; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

     

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    The open kitchen bears a calm, earthy aesthetic that raises a toast to slow living; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

     

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    The internal spaces converge with the adjoining landscapes through an open plan. The terrace is made accessible to let guests access the nearby farm; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

    The vestibule serves as a connecting passage that opens to the scenic vistas of an expansive pool court. The interiors—replete with practical and luxurious furnishings—feel inviting, earthy and raw, owing to inclusions like local stone cladding, terrazzo flooring and cement finished walls that evoke a feeling of being in sync with the woodlands. The furniture comes in varied tones of brown through the use of wood, cane and jute, with fragments of white and blue fabrics.

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    The dining room is clean and minimal, dominated by warm, wooden tones; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

     

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    The open kitchen bears a calm, earthy aesthetic that raises a toast to slow living. The appliances are from Siemens; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

     

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    A sense of unbridled flow and openness prevails all through this earthy property; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

    While the construction offers a sense of protection and enclosure, it opens to beguiling garden-esque views, egging one to find solace in nature’s marvel. The wall art, in shades of green and black, serve as a stark contrast to linen-washed local beige granite wall cladding and the lime coat, cast in situ terrazzo flooring and cement finished ceiling in the living room.

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    The interiors are built to allow ample natural light and breeze to enter, in order to cut down on the excessive use of artificial lighting or cooling. Furniture and hanging light fixtures are customised by Anarr Gunjaria; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

     

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    This holiday home opens to picturesque views of well-manicured lawns and the sky; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

    Bedrooms with a personality 

    The sun streams through the French windows of the two bedrooms of this house, offering ample natural light that makes the cosy snooze sanctuary an ideal spot to stay cooped up with a book and a cuppa.

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    Staying true to its relaxed, holiday vibe, the bedrooms feel like cosy sanctuaries for rest and rejuvenation. The rugs underneath the bed are from Jaipur Rugs; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

     

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    The bedrooms exude a minimalistic aesthetic and pays an ode to sustainable living with a home-away-from-home vibe; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

    Kitchen—the soul of a home 

    Customised to help one savour mornings with a dose of mindfulness, in the company of loved ones, the open kitchen bears an earthy touch with a woody tone and stays well-lit through natural lighting for the most part of the day.

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    The open kitchen bears a calm, earthy aesthetic that raises a toast to slow living. The appliances are from Siemens; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

     

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    The living, dining and kitchen are situated on the left, while the bedrooms fall on the right side; Photography by Vinay Panjwani

    Laying a strong emphasis on architectural designs that are both progressive and sustainably appropriate, this tranquil dwelling bears the characters of purpose, place and its people— truly reflective of the core design ideologies of Modo Designs.

    Read now: Modo Designs and STUDIO IN-DTALE redefine the idea of a home open to nature on the outskirts of Ahmedabad