Name & Location: Belle Vista – Housing Project, Rajkot, Gujarat

Project: (INR) 15 crore

Built-up area: Unit area -325 sqmt, site area-8411 sqmt (In case of Public Building minimm built-u area should be 1000 sq.mt)

Description of Project:

Belle Vista is a high-end luxurious bungalows scheme, on the Nyari Dam Road, Rajkot. It is a cluster of 29 bunglows, occupying a land area of 8411 sq.mt. Each bungalow has a built-up area of 2900 sq.ft. and a design which exemplifies an interesting blend of modern cuboidal frames and traditional concept of courtyard and water body in response to climate of Rajkot.

The architecture itself has a language of its own, wherein a novel, visual experience has been achieved by an interesting juxtaposition of various cuboidal forms, which blend together to provide a visual treat. To maintain the integrity of form, embellishments have been kept to a minimum, with glass and wooden accents enhancing the experience. Dressing the solid surfaces with a concrete finish, and the bold column-free roof projection, completes the look of a modern, well-designed dwelling. There are no dividing compound walls between individual units, which add to the experience of living within a well- integrated community. A serene environment has been created by strategically placing well-manicured green pockets.

Materials of Construction:

The conventional construction has been given the look of exposed RCC by dressing the structure with concrete finish. Clear glass has been used for windows & railings, and vertical & horizontal fabrication has to been used to further define the clean lines of the buildings.
The use of exposed concrete, brick and wood gives a soft feel to the otherwise bold composition, while the tactful use of glass, conversion of margin spaces into courtyards and the overall neutral palette enhances the openness. The internal courtyard derived from the margin space is treated to offer a wooden island deck amidst a water body. Plants like the Lucky Bamboo, the Buddha Belly Bamboo, the Golden Bamboo and Frangipani trees add the desired green touch against the red of the exposed brick wall which is adorned with metal butterflies.

Special features:

The key element of project is a courtyard in each bungalow, conversion of margin spaces into courtyards allows comfort in hot and dry climate and allows nature to merge into all major spaces of bungalow. The open plan of the bungalow abolishes the need of partition walls that normally segregate living, dining and kitchen spaces. It is visually connected and yet demarcated through subtle gestures. The compact open-to-sky courtyard undoubtedly acts as the heart of the residence, which almost all the spaces of the house look into.

The most striking feature of the overall design scheme of the retreat is the implementation of controlled proportions, which generate an understated elegance. Each house is perceived through intersecting frames and a play of volumes that creates an interesting massing.

A well-appointed club-house with all modern amenities, swimming pools and a large dedicated gaming area takes care of all relaxing, cultural and sporting needs of the residents.