Goenka Villa

Project Brief

Goenka Villa Residential Architecture and design details and philosophy: Encompassing a sculpted and crafted expression of terracotta hues, a two-family residence sits at a prominent location in Alipore, Kolkata. Goenka Villa is a collective collage of regional expression of materiality, texture, tactile qualities and their juxtaposition with the stark use of colours that remind the soul of `Laal Maati`. The building is composed of layers of masses having slate and warm terracotta hues as two contrasting colours. Timber planks are used for wrapping portions of exterior facade lending a modern contemporary character sensitively superimposed on the terracotta surfaces. Together it`s a rational take on contemporary tropical modernist architecture. It is a key project in understanding material practices as aid with respect to location and identity as a key factor in the appreciation of contemporary tropical Asian architecture. Canon Utility Driver

Fact File
  • Typology : ARCHITECTURE, RESIDENTIAL, SINGLE-FAMILY VILLA
  • Location : ALIPORE, KOLKATA
  • Area : 40,000 SQ. FT
  • Status : BUILT
  • Interiors : GORSIA DESIGN STUDIO, SPACE CONSULTANTS PVT LTD.
  • Structural Consultant : SINHA AND ASSOCIATES
  • Mep Consultant : SR ENGINEERS & CONSULTANT
  • Landscape Consultants : INSCAPE DESIGN STUDIO
  • Client : THE GOENKA FAMILY