- Typology: Residence – House
- Name of Project: Casa Amby/The Upcycled House
- Location: Amby Valley
- Design Team: Anagram Architects
- Built-Up Area: 5000 sq. ft
- Completion Date: November 2020
- Photographer: Isha Shah
- Material Used: Peroba Wood Tiles, Metal Plant Stand, Clay Flat Roof Tiles, Square Paver Blocks
This beauty of a bungalow is spread over a massive 5000 sqft of land, located at Amby Valley City, outskirts of Mumbai. The house was not built from scratch but redesigned and refurbished using eco-friendly upscaled materials. The developer had a choice to use different materials and they decided to go with only the materials which were suitable for optimizing the overall appearance as well as reducing carbon emissions by 86% compared to a benchmark house. The client wanted plainness, zeal, and yet a vibe of elegance and luxury. The KNS Architects worked on maintaining the expanse of the space and encouraging the flow between different zones organically. Let’s find out about the products used in its construction. Also, check The Chromatic House by Anagram Architects.
Material Of Architecture:
Product plays a pivotal role in defining the space kit and the overall appearance of the entire structure. The accentuating materials used in this project are peroba wood tile, metal plant stands, clay flat roof tiles, square paver tiles, and textured wall tiles. Let’s take a quick sneak peek at these materials in a nutshell.
Peroba Wood Tiles:
The surface finish is matt, and its body is vitrified to give it a glossy appearance. Vitrified tiles made from wood do not find much application in the mainstream construction industry, but it holds significance in a few places with a dry climate. Mumbai is slightly high in humidity, thus making peroba wooden tiles an ideal fit for the Casa Amby.
Advantages:
- Vitrified tiles possess higher strength.
- Simple installation, make it easy to fit proportionately.
Factors to consider:
- Wooden tiles need frequent renovations.
- Though there is a degree of water resistance, the chances of swelling wood are higher.
Metal Plant Stand:
Foraged in illustrious flames, the corten steel, and aluminum are shaped to serve the purpose of a metal plant stand.
Advantages:
- Extremely durable.
- Perfect for domestic use.
Factors to consider:
- Prone to rusting..
- Limited performance when exposed to high temperatures.
Clay Flat Roof Tiles:
Hung with nails to the principal structure and baked at higher temperatures in the kilns, these tiles will make you nostalgic about the village side. The angular pattern can be seen in the image below only after drafting a plan of precise geometrical measurements.
Advantages:
- UV resistant and durable for 100 years.
- Avant-garde insulation properties offer calmer surroundings with insulation against clangor.
Factors to consider:
- Brittle as they are enduring.
- Absorbs dirt quite readily.
Square paver blocks:
Its standard size is 200 X 100 X 50mm. The prime materials in its making are concrete, cement, rubber, and granite. Sawn or shot blast forms its finishing. They find broader applications in pavements, gardening, and landscaping.
Advantages:
- Easy maintenance.
- Easily replaceable.
Factors to consider:
- Weeds grow underneath them over time.
- Less resistant to extreme weather conditions.
Conclusion:
Conserving nature has always been the topmost priority for architects worldwide. In a situation like this, Casa Amby displays the easy uniqueness of using refurbished materials for construction. And that’s Casa Amby for you! Also, check the materials of architecture used in the Shekharam Residence, by TWOi Architects.
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Sri Ganesh Nazre comes from a Computer Science background and is a content author who has previously worked with Sorted Square Digital Co-Working, Team Everest, and Track2Training. His ability to break and write complex information into easy-to-understand chunks is commendable.
