Mrs & Mr.JUSTIN'S RESIDENCE AT MEDAVAKKAM, CHENNAI by Murali Architects

Mrs & Mr.JUSTIN’S RESIDENCE AT MEDAVAKKAM, CHENNAI by Murali Architects

The design solution aims at creating an open plan, wherein the elderly mother can manage and entertain the children successfully throughout the day till Mrs.&Mr.Justin who are IT professionals come back home. There is a study planned at the mid level and two bedrooms in the upper level. 
Mrs & Mr.JUSTIN'S RESIDENCE AT MEDAVAKKAM, CHENNAI by Murali Architects
Mrs & Mr.JUSTIN'S RESIDENCE AT MEDAVAKKAM, CHENNAI by Murali Architects
In a one quarter ground property Mrs.&Mr.Justin wanted to build a home for the parents and the two children. They wanted to have total safety and security, greenery, and cost efficient construction.
The design solution aims at creating an open plan, wherein the elderly mother can manage and entertain the children successfully throughout the day till Mrs.&Mr.Justin who are IT professionals come back home. There is a study planned at the mid level and two bedrooms in the upper level.
Cost effective techniques like Grano flooring, Plain Plastered walls for walling, concrete infilled bamboo pergolas, unplastered perforated concrete block walls, MS Steps and staircases etc were used.

Project Facts
Project Name: Mr. and Mrs. Justin’s Residence
Location: Chennai
Name of firm: Murali Architects
Category: Small Residential Buildings

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