![]() ![]() The sound of running water, the natural stone finishes, the tranquil views of landscapes greens, the sculptural birds – all ameliorate the experience of the waterfall house. The experience of walking through these spaces is akin to retreating from the outside world into your own sanctum sanctorum. It makes for an exciting feature for children, adults and guests alike.Ī gradual hierarchy from public to semi-public to private spaces is felt through the house. An example of this is the ‘Magic Mirror’ in the bathroom that doubles as a television. The needs of a modern lifestyle are met luxuriously through the modern features and technology infused into the functioning of the house. The tranquillity however does not come with the assumption of austerity. The play of light by a faceted mirror sculpture on the ceiling of the staircase enhances this illusion while evoking a feeling of transcendence as one ascends to the upper level. The exterior stone cladding continues into the interior spaces as well, adding a sense of continuity between outside and inside. Meanwhile, a practical approach is taken for the kitchen, enclosing it in glass, catering to the requirements of Indian cooking while providing the visual connectivity of an open kitchen. Further, the informal TV lounge separates as well as unites the 2 bedrooms on the ground floor. By clever placement of an elevator and the staircase, the architects subtly segregate the formal and informal areas of the house, while maintaining an open floor plan. Adjoining it are a shoe change area and the powder room, acting as filters, trapping dust and dirt from entering the meditative space. The formal drawing room flanks the entrance. The informal entry frames a view of a landscaped court just as one enters, blurring lines of separation between indoor and outdoor. Much like the origination point of a river from its glacier, the waterfalls translate into grand points of initiation into the house. Dual waterfalls mark dual entrances into the house. The facade is inspired by the rocky landscape and the snow-capped mountains of upper Himalayas. As one approaches the house, the exterior palette leaves a lasting impression. Inspired by the meditative forces of nature, the Waterfall house is a modern rendition of an urban sanctuary, and home to the Vashisht family in Jalandhar, Punjab.
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