Mr Sajeev Kumar's residence at Girugambakkam by Murali Architects

Mr Sajeev Kumar’s residence at Girugambakkam by Murali Architects

Surrounded by buildings all around, in a tightly packed residential layout with a narrow 20’ wide road at the front, calls for internal playing / interacting/socializing and natural spaces. Very understanding co-operative client and his family allowed us to explore different types of spaces, materials and detailing.
Mr Sajeev Kumar's residence at Girugambakkam by Murali Architects

Mr Sajeev Kumar's residence at Girugambakkam by Murali Architects

Mr. Sajeev Kumar wanted a house for his wife, two children and in-laws in a 1 1/2 gound site in Girgumbakkam, chennai.

Basement / Ground / Mezzanine/ First floor levels with multi green courts, water court in basement, plenty of sky lights contribute to the design solution.
Surrounded by buildings all around, in a tightly packed residential layout with a narrow 20’ wide road at the front, calls for internal playing / interacting/socializing and natural spaces.
Very understanding co-operative client and his family allowed us to explore different types of spaces, materials and detailing .

Design Team :
Murali , Nanda gopal ,Ashly lawrence, Anakha Anand, Muthu Kumar, Ukendran, Raj sekar , jayaram , … PC: Ar.Fazal Hussain

Project Facts
Project Name: Mr. Sanjeev Kumar’s Residence
Location: Girugambakkam
Project Status: Completed
Name of firm: Murali Architects
Category: Small Residential Buildings

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