- Typology: Residence – Apartment
- Name of Project: Upstairs
- Location: Kolkata, India
- Principal Architect: Ar. Pooja Bihani
- Design Team: Spaces & Design
- Built-Up Area: 2,100 sq. ft.
- Completion Date: Feb 2022
- Photographer: Ishita Sitwala
- Material Used: White Oak Veneer, Black Pendant Lamp, Osaanj Terrazzo Tile, and the Dark Oak Valby Chair.
Upstairs is an ambitious project and Pooja Bihani, is the brains behind it. She is the principal architect and the founder of Spaces and Design Architects. The project is a residential apartment in Kolkata and is spread over an area of 2100 sqft. The house is divided into 3 levels, and 700 sqft is the size of these levels. It is a split-level house with a unique composition of spaces and a characteristic floor plate. There is a connection between every level that offers an unclogged view of each floor. The staircase acts as a physical barricade and serves as a connecting link between two floors. The clients are a young, well-traveled couple who love to be on par with modern trends. Let’s explore the accentuating materials of this project.
Material of Architecture:
The highlighting materials of this project are White Oak Veneer, Black Pendant Lamp, Osaanj Terrazzo Tile, and the Dark Oak Valby Chair. What will you gain by knowing about these materials? Your awareness of different materials and their applications will develop. This will open a portal to your astuteness. A counter question, What will happen when you are astute? You can choose the best from the better. Let’s dive into the details of these materials and understand what was going on in the architect’s mind.
The White Oak Veneer:
White Oak is an American Hardwood that is golden brown. The quality of Oak wood is ideal for veneers. The major types of White Oak Veneer are Ply, Flexi, Kraft, and MDF. Keeping your requirement and suitability in mind, you could select something or consult your architect for expert suggestions on the veneer type. To determine the quality of the veneer, these parameters come into play: thickness, texture, color tone, veneer cut, and grain pattern.
Advantages:
- It cannot be deformed easily under damp conditions.
- It can be recolored by spraying different colors.
Factors to consider:
- It cannot stand higher temperatures.
- Liquid absorption could damage the wood layers.
The Black Pendant Lamp:
This is an engrossing piece of equipment that you can add to your décor. This lamp will make you reminisce about the golden era of the late 60s and 70s. It is made from steel, powder coating, and paint and it can be cleaned by wiping it with a dry cloth. You will also get a lucid instruction manual along with the package.
Advantages:
- The black color makes it suitable for use on any background.
- Available in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and prizes.
Factors to consider:
- It cannot provide adequate lighting for some rooms.
- If the bulbs break, finding their replacement could be tricky.
The Osaanj Terrazzo Tile:
Terrazzo is an amalgamated material, coursed in place or pneumatically pressed as tiles. The tile serves as the best decorative for floor styling. Chiefly composed of quartz, granite, marble, and glass, a solidifying adhesive gets mixed with them. It gets cured and pressed into tiles.
Advantages:
- Perfectly flat.
- Large and adaptable coverings.
Factors to consider:
- Low heat absorption makes them very cold.
- Professional installation is recommended.
The Dark Oak Valby Chair:
Drawing inspiration from his hometown of Valby, Danish designer Allan Noddebo designed this classic armchair. Seamless design to flex. Valby is suitable for indoor residential, commercial, and hospitability dining environments. Finishes include a natural, deep-olive, or black water-based stain. It is a classic design with durable and sturdy construction tapers that elegantly enrich your experience.
Advantages:
- Doesn’t warp when exposed to sunlight.
- Decent water resistance.
Factors to consider:
- Slightly heavy.
- Cold weather could react with its oil finishes.
The conclusion:
The use of these materials ensures an environmentally friendly approach to the construction industry. We hope that these primitive guidelines will help you pick the better materials for your dream house.
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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.
