- Typology: Residence – House
- Name of Project: Cleft House
- Location: Delhi, India
- Design Team: Anagram Architects
- Built-Up Area: 14,425 sq. ft
- Completion Date: 2018
- Photographer: Suryan Dang, Andre J. Fanthome
- Material Used: Italian Style Single Lazy Sofa, Calcutta Classique Quartz, Arctic Glass Block, and Polished Smoked Black Acrylic Sheet
The Cleft House is a North-West facing residence, located in Delhi. It was made for a joint family of three generations. The house faces the busy city road. The clients desired an open, light-filled house, where they could spend quality time with their relatives and friends. The premium materials of this house are worth admiring. Let us find out, why? Also, check Infinity House by GA Design.
Material Of Architecture:
The premium materials of this house in 2023 constitute the following materials: Italian Style Single Lazy Sofa, Calcutta Classique Quartz, Arctic Glass Block, and Polished Smoked Black Acrylic Sheet.
Italian Style Single Lazy Sofa:
The Italian Style Single Lazy Sofa is a stylish and relaxing piece of furniture designed for one person. The sofa is perfect for reading a book, and a great addition to your bedroom and living room.
Advantages:
- Extremely comfortable.
- A great option for small spaces.
Factors to consider:
- It might not be ideal when you expect frequent guests, because of its limited seating.
- While it offers good comfort, you cannot sleep on it.
Calcutta Classique Quartz:
The Calcutta Classique Quartz parodies the natural look of marble. Its composition consists of 93% quartz and 7% resin. It is a popular choice for kitchen and bathroom countertops.
Advantages:
- It is highly durable and can withstand heavy use.
- It comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
Factors to consider:
- Quite expensive when compared to other countertop materials.
- It is not completely heat resistant, placing hot pans or dishes can directly damage its surface.
Arctic Glass Block:
It has many other architectural uses, of which creating walls, and partitions are some. Solid glass blocks, when joined together with mortar create a strong and long-lasting structure. Let us look at its features below.
Advantages:
- It allows natural light to pass through it while holding privacy.
- It reduces sound transmission between spaces and is ideal for conference rooms, healthcare facilities, and recording rooms.
Factors to consider:
- Limited design options.
- Requires professional installation and can incur higher labor costs.
Polished Smoked Black Acrylic Sheet:
It is mostly used in interior design for decoration. It is suited for wall panels and furniture accents. The sheet is lightweight and easy to work with, and architects prefer it because of this.
Advantages:
- Its aesthetics create a striking visual appeal.
- Durable, and resistant to scratches, and weathering.
Factors to consider:
- It has limited heat resistance and can warp or melt.
- The sheet needs periodical polishing to retain its aesthetics and can increase the budget.
Conclusion:
The Cleft House and its premium materials are indeed, a good combination of form and function. Also, check the Chromatic House by Anagram 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.
