One of the first aspects that grab your attention in this home is its scale. Sprawled across 9,023-square-feet in Hyderabad's tony Jubilee Hills, the façade with its floor-to-ceiling windows and abundance of natural light makes a stunning first impression. The two story house (along with a semi-basement) titled NR House belongs to and has been designed by Niroop Kumar Reddy, principal architect, NA Architects. The home is conceptualised such that it mirrors the personalities and lifestyles of its inhabitants.
Sustainability meets Luxury
One of the guiding principles of NR House issustainabilitythat is reflected in the natural palette and semiprecious and natural stone accents seen through the home. "Our natural material palette is composed of renewable elements like stone, wood, organic fabrics, metal and brass. We juxtaposed these diverse materials to create harmonious interiors that reflect our lifestyle," shares Reddy. "Our focus was to achieve sustainability with luxury. We wanted to show the world that sustainable homes can be luxurious. Being our own home, we had the liberty to experiment with it," he adds. Another sustainable aspect of this home is the terrace that is used for organic vegetation and solar panels that provide electricity.
Interestingly, the natural stone that was available at the site has been incorporated as a design element inside the home as well as in the landscape. Similarly, the exposed concrete ceilings with different embedded designs throughout the home create intriguing textures. The ample use of marble, brass inlays and metallic accents add to the sophistication of the space.
Maximising Space
The design of the home features elements that maximise the perception of space. For instance, the cavity doors blur the lines between the outdoors and indoors while also allowing the free flow of air. Similarly, strategically placed clerestory windows allow natural light to flow in, while frameless windows and apertures showcase the surrounding courtyards, thus amplifying the space.
Entrance
The 20 feet high main door does justice to the grandeur of the home and is the focal point of the ground floor. The door together with the monolithic stone-clad wall makes the experience of entering the home a grand affair.