Gajjala Hamsa Sruthi

IR2027

Doriwala Nivas

Doriwala Nivas is located in the old city of Ahmedabad, within the traditional pol houses. Through courtyards and double heights, the spaces in the house flow into one another, generating a sense of warmth and interaction among the family of 5.

 The structure of the house combines the usage of old salvaged architectural elements along with new materials. The ground floor is completely constructed with wooden beams, columns, and joists. As we move up metal I and box sections replace these elements, making the structure lighter on top.

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Deciphering a salvaged door from a traditional pol house

Street section showing the pol house structure along with the activities and life of pols.

Design Process

Ground floor plan

First floor plan

Second floor plan

Third floor plan, roof plan and wall section. Section shows the different construction detailing of two levels.

Section A

Front Elevation

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