混凝土墙之家 / TRAANSPACE
House of Concrete Walls / TRAANSPACE

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尽管我们习惯于建造传统的住宅和度假别墅，但要设计一个令人感觉像是度假别墅的建筑则要求我们重新思考住宅的概念。“混凝土墙之家”坐落于一个典型的封闭式社区，呈现出高密度的城市肌理，因此要对这一不同寻常的设计任务做出回应。这座房子努力与外界保持对话，营造出一种在宁静大自然中生活的体验。

Text description provided by the architects. While we were attuned to building homes and weekend houses, designing a place that feels like a weekend house required us to rethink the very concept of a house. Set in a typical gated community with a dense urban fabric, House of Concrete Walls is a response to this rather unusual brief. Striving to constantly be in dialogue with the outside, the house creates an experience of living amidst the serenity of nature.







设计理念——我们一开始就摒弃了传统的住宅形式，对居住理念进行了重新构思。创造出内外无缝连接的空间固然重要，但将它们联系在一起也很重要。这就产生了两面暴露在外的混凝土墙的概念，它们相互垂直放置。这两面墙不仅具有很强的存在感，还引导着房屋的空间布局。表面产生的波纹效果为原本坚固的墙壁增添了柔和的气质。房屋是线性结构，二层形成退台，通向前面的花园。为了突出与外部的联系，并在室内空间营造出温暖的感觉，住宅采用了大开口和天窗，在室内营造出有趣的光影效果。

Design concept - We began by reimagining the idea of living by moving away from the conventional house format. While creating spaces that forge a seamless connection between the inside and the outside was pivotal, it was important to anchor them together. This led to the concept of two exposed concrete walls, which are placed orthogonally with each other. Asserting their strong presence, the walls also guide the spatial layout of the house. The rippling effect created on the surface gives them a soft character to an otherwise solid appearance. Sitting there boldly, the house is conceived as a linear structure with a recessed upper level generously opening to the garden in front. To accentuate the connection with the outside and create a sense of warmth in the interior spaces, the house is punctuated with large openings and skylights, all rendering a play of light and shadow in the interiors. 







空间组织——朝北一侧的纵深区域是主要的花园空间和停车空间，仪式性的台阶两侧为混凝土墙体，引导住户进入住宅。大门旁边的玻璃窗口和上方天窗为入口门厅提供了充足的日光。入口一侧是通向小花园露台的起居室，另一侧是通向主花园和宽敞露台的家庭起居室。通高的玻璃幕墙完美限定了朝向庭院的视野范围，天花板上的圆形开口衬托出来，天花板上的开口正好可以容纳一棵香樟树。客房和父母的卧室位于西南角，两间卧室都有室外扩展空间，摆放着景观植物。

Spatial Organization - The deep setback on the north-facing side acts as the main garden and parking space, with an almost ceremonial flight of steps flanked by concrete walls on either side that guide the user inside the house. The large glass opening adjoining the main door and the skylight above flood the entrance foyer with daylight. While on one side of the entrance is the formal living room opening to a small garden deck, the family living room on the other side opens to the main garden and a spacious deck. With its floor-to-ceiling height glazed enclosures, it perfectly frames the view of the garden and the circular cut-out in the ceiling that accommodates a Champa tree. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the house are the guest and parents’ bedrooms, both enjoying an outdoor spill-out space lined with planters.



中央通道方便住户在房屋内自由穿梭，并且通向双层通高的庭院，光线可以从上方的圆形天窗和玻璃墙照射进来。庭院中央的混凝土吧台是为客户定制的，因为客户是一位咖啡鉴赏家。站在这里，起居室和外面的花园一览无余。混凝土墙上的开洞使庭院、用餐区、起居室、露台和花园成为了连续的空间。

The central passage that allows for movement around the house leads the user to the double-height courtyard space that is illuminated by light flooding in from the big circular skylight above and the glazed wall. The cast concrete coffee bar counter that sits in the center of the courtyard was custom-designed for the client, who is a coffee connoisseur. Standing here, one gets an unobstructed view of the living room and the garden beyond. With punctures created in the concrete wall, the courtyard, along with the dining area, the living room, the deck, and the garden, all become one continuous space.







沿着院墙设置的浮动式混凝土楼梯和光滑的扶手引导住户去往二层，这里有两间儿童卧室、一间主卧和一间健身房，所有房间都与露台相连，可以俯瞰楼下花园。主卧的西侧墙壁上有长条形天窗，天窗下设有座椅，延续了镂空采光的设计理念。光线从三间浴室上方的天窗倾泻而入，使整个空间充满活力。

The floating concrete staircase with a sleek handrail placed along the courtyard wall leads to the upper level. It accommodates two kids’ bedrooms with built-in beds, a master bedroom, and a gym, all connected to a terrace that overlooks the garden below. To continue the language of cut-outs to bring in the light, the master bedroom provides a long skylight along its west wall with built-in seating under it. The three bathrooms are also animated throughout the day by light pouring in from the skylights placed above.





光作为一种设计要素——没有光，谈何空间？只有通过它们之间的相互作用，我们才能真正体验到建筑的魅力。光线是住宅的重要组成部分，对人们的体验感受起着关键作用。我们尝试了不同的采光方式，无论是通过天窗、玻璃还是双层挑高的庭院空间。在白天和四季中，光线都能使室内空间发生美妙的变化，这提升了使用者的体验。当光线洒落在混凝土墙面上时，所有墙体通过一种近乎诗意的方式得以呈现出来。

Light as an element - What is space without light? Only through their interaction can we truly experience architecture. Light is an important feature of the house and plays a key role in the way one experiences it. We experimented with different ways to get the light in, be it through the skylights, the glass enclosures, or the double-height courtyard space. It beautifully transforms the interior spaces through the day and through the seasons in a way that almost elevates the experience of the user. When light falls on the concrete walls, they beautifully start unraveling themselves in an almost poetic way.







材质色调和家具——住宅的墙壁、天花板和地板都采用了中性的灰色，使整个空间呈现出一种同质的感觉。为了体现空间本身的特质，设计有意将室内装饰保持简约和朴素。并且，为了延续这种语言，我们在家具中使用了混凝土和木材，以营造室内的温暖感，同时，在灯具、咖啡吧台、中桌、床铺和座椅等家具中都能看到混凝土的身影。

Material palette and furniture - The neutral grey palette of the house that forms the wall, ceiling, and floor makes it emerge as one homogenous space. To let the space speak for itself, we intentionally kept the interior minimal and unadorned. To continue the language, concrete is used for the furniture pieces along with wood to create a sense of warmth in the interiors. One can see concrete being used in the light fixtures, furniture like a coffee bar counter, the center table, the built-in bed, and seating.



以简约和功能性为核心，这个三代居所重新定义了人们体验和享受大自然静谧的方式，使得建筑真正成为了让人流连忘返的家。

With simplicity and functionality at its core, this humble abode for a family of three generations redefines the way one experiences and enjoys the stillness of nature. It is a home that anchors you and one that you want to keep coming back to.













建筑设计：TRAANSPACE
类型：住宅
面积：6800 ft²
项目时间：2023年
摄影：Tejas Shah Photography
制造商：Grohe, Akanksha Aluminum, American Standard, Auliso, Mitsubishi
主创建筑师：Urvi Shah
结构顾问：Vyom Consultants
电气顾问：MSP Consultants
暖通空调顾问：Advait Engineers
现场协调：Krunal Rana
景观顾问：Amruta Kulkarni
管线顾问：Krupalu Consultants
城市：Vadodara
国家：印度

HOUSES•VADODARA, INDIA
Architects: TRAANSPACE
Area: 6800 ft²
Year: 2023
Photographs: Tejas Shah Photography
Manufacturers:  Grohe, Akanksha Aluminum, American Standard, Auliso, Mitsubishi
Lead Architect: Urvi Shah
Structure Consultants: Vyom Consultants
Electrical Consultants: MSP Consultants
HVAC Consultans: Advait Engineers
Site Coordinator: Krunal Rana
Landscape Consultant: Amruta Kulkarni
Plumbing Consultants: Krupalu Consultants
City: Vadodara
Country: India