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THE NEXT DOOR

by StudioArch+Partners

made with love in India

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Project Location : Palazhi, Kozhikode, Kerala

Architectural Firm : Studio Arch Partners

Principal Architect : Naufan Nazeem

Design Team : Ifthikar & Ashkar

Built-up Area : 1,350 sq. ft.

No. of Floors :1
No. of Rooms :3
Timeline : Nov 2021 - Mar 2022
Vastu Compliance : Yes
Project Budget : INR 6,000 to 6,500 per sq. ft.

“Every space in the Next Door is designed by respecting the user’s lifestyle and
emotions towards their home”
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Design Ideology
The project is an epitome of minimal aesthetics and
right orientation. The concept of arches and curves are
built to connect vertical and linear surfaces to create
harmony in the total interior.
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Floor Plan
1. Living Area - 3.6m x 4.61m Floor Plan
2. Dining Area - 4.85m x 3.30m The clients bought the adjacent apartment that
3. Balcony - 2.43m x 1.20m they were living in and literally shifted next door.
4. Main Kitchen - 3.95m x 2.70m The initial orientation of the apartment was very
5. Utility Area - 1.75m x 1.35m basic and enclosed. The planning failed to provide
6. Master Bedroom - 3.60m x 4.80m sufficient lighting for the kitchen and other common
6t. Master Bathroom - 2.70m x 1.60m areas. The brief was to create a home tailored to
7. Master Balcony - 1.80m x 1.98m the lifestyle of the family — which was simple and
8. Kids Bedroom - 3.60m x 3.50m minimal.
8t. Kids Bathroom - 2.37m x 1.40m
9. Guest Bedroom - 3.45m x 3.27m
9t. Guest Bathroom - 2.32m x 1.40m The home had to use materials that were long-
10. Passage - 1.10m wide lasting, unique, as well as include an adequate
amount of storage. The idea being to create a
free-flowing space, the first step was to establish a
connection between the living, dining and kitchen.
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Living Room
The living room planning was kept as it is, since it had an
attached balcony right next to it. In the living room, arches inside
the wood-panelled walls are enhanced with a minimal artwork
in pastel tones — which acts as a backdrop for the dark leather
sofa. The TV unit too has been provided with similar aesthetics
to create uniformity in the space. Curvilinear grooves become a
backdrop to a custom-made cloud-shaped light in the room.
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Pooja
A large wall panel with different geometric motifs colour schemes and they chose a mix of tiffany blue
welcomes one when they enter the house. The and peach throughout the house. To add a touch
patterns on the wall were made with an experiment of spirituality, Indian mantras were engraved in
done with the clients two daughters. The studio different languages on this highlight wall.
always loves to play and experiment with good
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Dining Space
An open kitchen attached to the dining was a requirement
by the client. The architects resolved this by demolishing the
common wall between them. The wall was replaced by a curvy
breakfast counter and a tailor-made dining table was positioned
to facilitate movement from the living area to the open kitchen.
The furniture and the lights are custom made to fit into these
spaces and highlighting them.
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Kitchen
The earlier closed kitchen was opened up to the dining spaces
to allow interaction. Full height storage cabinets helped make
the kitchen clutter free thus ensuring easy cleaning. Subtle
colors on glossy finishes make the kitchen blend in with the
color palette of the rest of the interiors.
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Wash Area
The wash basin was replaced from its earlier
position to be nearer the dining space. The curves
are continued to form a nice corner. Hand made
tiles along with the appropriate sanitary ware and
cabinets are used here to highlight the space and
blend it in with the surroundings.
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Passage
A narrow passage leads one to the two master
bedrooms and one guest bedroom. A vault is
designed in the ceiling of the passage to continue
the design language. The veneers on the doors
are also designed in the same shape to ensure
continuity.
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Master Bedroom
The master bedroom are kept minimal and artistic with multiple
openings that ensure active ventilation and light. Lighter
colors brighten up the room further. The existing niches for
wardrobes are converted into study spaces whereas a wall to
wall wardrobe has been designed for utility. Wooden finishes
combine with colorful laminates to accompany the artwork in
the bed back.
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Kids Bedroom
The kids bedroom is a little more brighter with a pop of colours
added into the furnishings. The curves continue into the bed-
back and the wardrobes along with the doors. A cosy sitting
space has been provided next to the wardrobe where the
window is placed where the girls can sit to peep out into the
neighbourhood. The wardrobes are treated with rattan cane
jaalis covered with glass to give it a traditional look.
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Dining Counter Elevation

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Dining Table and TV Unit Elevation

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Wash Basin and Dining Counter Elevation

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Conclusion
The architects early vision and tight collaboration
with the clients along with multiple artists who
provided the house with custom made unique
artworks make this project stand out as an example
of what can be achieved through a unifying alliance.
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Unique Material Applications

Windows: JSW Algeria Sections

Wall Finishes Doors & Wardrobe: Wigwam Ply & Veneer by MK Veneers
01/ Wooden veneers
02/ Terrazzo Tiles: Tesla Terrazzo by PK in store
03/ Hand painted artwork
04/ Hand made porcelain False Ceiling: Saint Gobain Gyproc by Ceiling Solutions by Gaffar
tiles 01 02 03 04
Lighting: Hybec by Aura lighting solutions and Eclipse
Color: Asian Paints by Designs Painting Solution
Sanitaryware: Villeroy & Boch by Kurikkal Ambiente
Bath Fittings: Hans Grohe & Gessi by Kurikkal Ambiente
Furniture: Sofa by Ovion and Dining table by Lyra
Furnishing: D’Decor by Instyle
Hardware: Hafele by Locks Kozhikode
Kitchen Sink & Kitchen Hardware: Hafele by SG Kitchen
Plywood: Wigwam by Muringa Kandy
Veneer: Decowood by Muringa Kandy
Laminates: Merino Lam by Murniga Kandy
Wooden Flooring: Hybrid Wooden Flooring by Jabco Interior gallery
Flooring Finishes Mosaic: Piccollo by Marble Gallery
05/ Terrazzo Tiles
06/ Wooden Flooring 05 06 Glass: Saint Gobain
Designer Fans: Atomberg by Light Kozhikode
Switches: L&T by Kings Electrical
Electrical Wiring: Havells by Kings Electrical
Air Conditioning: Mitsubishi by Vanes Solutions

Photo Credits Justin Sebastian

Furniture materials
07/ Corian
08/ Quartz Stone
09/ Rattan cane 07 08 09
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