Set within a lush, landscaped garden, Interlude House is a peaceful weekend retreat where architecture and nature come together in quiet harmony. The architecture draws on a minimalist aesthetic and cultural traditions to blend contemporary living with enduring values. From its earthy material palette to its vastu-aligned layout, every design choice supports a modern lifestyle grounded in intention.
Though currently a weekend getaway, Interlude House is prepared for long-term living as the city gradually expands. Its layout, wellness features, and resilient infrastructure offer flexibility and ensure lasting relevance.
Typologies
Residential
Status
Completed
Size
Site: 1,35,000 ft2
Built Up: 15,000 ft2
Location
Ahmedabad
Team
Dilip Revar, Vimal Patel, Neha Gupta, Riya Patel, Smit Mevada, Shruti Khandelwal, Tejas Goenka
Collaborators
Landscape: Greenmark Studio
Structure: Ashish Bhavsar
HVAC: Future Solutions
Plumbing: Aashir Engineering Pvt Ltd
Automation: Future Solutions
Fresh Air & Exhaust System: Vision HVAC Pvt Ltd
Vacuum System: Vision HVAC Pvt Ltd
Pool Consultant: Rainmake
Art Collaboration: ADIGAMI, Anek Taanka, CoolAnt, Vivaarta
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At its core, Interlude House fosters mindfulness and a strong connection to nature through its linear, single-level layout that spans the site. The design is a thoughtful response to the local climate. Each space—enclosed rooms, shaded verandas, and open courtyards—supports thermal comfort, daylighting, and ventilation, while maintaining a seamless connection to the outdoors. This biophilic approach integrates the natural landscape into daily life.
As the gardens mature, the built form is intended to soften and blend into its surroundings. The home evolves with the land, becoming a dynamic, living framework rather than a static object.
Organized on a single level, the home centers around courtyards and a shaded verandah facing the pool and garden—creating a seamless connection between indoor living and outdoor retreat.
Minimalist volumes open generously to the landscape through garden-facing glazing, as a linear verandah draws nature into the heart of the home.
Clad in natural granite, the interlocking volumes form a striking yet quiet entrance porch, where deep shadows and clean lines frame a dramatic threshold.
Interlude House draws inspiration from the traditional architecture of western India. Deep verandahs reinterpret the classic otla, offering shaded outdoor spaces that are both functional and rooted in memory. The vastu-based layout fosters spatial and spiritual alignment.
From the quiet pooja room to the internal courtyards and the nearby river, the house expresses a grounded sense of place—an architecture shaped by its context and cultural lineage.
East-facing verandah captures soft morning light, transitioning into shade as the day progresses—creating a naturally cooled family gathering zone.
Spread across a single level, the house is organized around a series of courtyards and a shaded verandah that parallels the garden and pool. These elements form the social core, connecting the living, dining, and lounge areas to the outdoors. The verandah overlooks a tranquil pool at the garden’s edge—offering both retreat and recreation.
Though intimate in character, the design supports a range of social interactions. Outdoor areas, seamless indoor-outdoor transitions, and versatile communal spaces allow the home to adapt easily to changing needs.
The building footprint was carefully planned to balance luxury with sustainability. Every space is efficiently sized to ensure comfort without excess, preserving a sense of generosity while minimizing impact.
From the lower deck to verandah, courtyard to foyer, a sequence of layered thresholds blurs indoor-outdoor boundaries and enriches sensory experience.
Within the landscape, an open pavilion extends the home’s spatial experience. Designed for flexibility, it accommodates everything from private dinners to relaxed gatherings.
A defining element—a south-facing terracotta screen with cascading water—creates a layered sensory environment. As air flows through the porous brick, it cools naturally, offering relief in Ahmedabad’s arid climate.
This integration of material, water, and air movement reflects passive design principles. Like the main house, the pavilion embodies a climate-conscious ethos rooted in responsiveness and restraint.
At the garden’s edge, a standalone brick pavilion offers a serene retreat. Its simple form and timeless materiality blend gracefully into the landscape.
A standalone brick pavilion at the garden’s edge offers a versatile retreat, perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings.
Inside, the design continues the architecture’s quiet language. A continuous wooden ceiling links the spaces, adding rhythm and unity.
Materials such as local granite, marble, lime-based coating, terracotta, and timber establish a tactile and grounded atmosphere. Stone-clad volumes anchor the structure, reinforcing its low-slung, horizontal profile.
Neutral tones, soft textures, and wide openings ensure the architecture remains secondary to the surrounding nature. Accents in wood, stone, and fabric provide depth without distraction.
Display shelves between the passage and living-dining area function as both a visual screen and a place for personal objects—adding warmth without interrupting flow.
Mechanical systems are discreetly housed above the ceiling in an accessible service zone, preserving the home’s clean lines while simplifying maintenance.
Inside, local granite, marble, and timber create a warm, tactile atmosphere. A continuous wooden ceiling ties the spaces together, while discreet mechanical systems ensure effortless maintenance.
Every detail, from display shelves to soft textures, is designed to nurture presence and ease.
Interlude House is as sustainable as it is serene. Rainwater harvesting recharges groundwater, photovoltaic panels power the home, and smart systems optimize energy use. A water-efficient irrigation network nurtures the landscape, while a filtered fresh air system ensures healthy indoor air. These choices reflect a commitment to regenerative design—creating a home that thrives in harmony with its environment.
At the heart of Interlude House lies a shaded verandah overlooking a tranquil pool and garden—a space where morning light spills softly and evenings hum with quiet connection.
More than a home, Interlude House is a space for deliberate, present living. Every surface, view, and element is designed to nurture stillness, connection, and care.
Whether observing light shifting across the garden, floating in the pool, or pausing in the pooja room, this is a place where architecture enriches daily life.
It is a home that breathes with its setting—an architecture of stillness in a fast-moving world.
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