Courtyard Home in Urban India: Balancing Practicality and Emotional Connect | SSDA

SSDA designs a contemporary residence anchored in nature in New Delhi exemplifying how contextual design shapes functionality while celebrating natural elements. Conceived for a family of three, this expansive 9,000-square-foot home anchors itself around an existing Plumeria tree, which becomes the heart of the spatial composition. This design choice defines the courtyard, guides circulation, and establishes an immediate emotional connect. Respecting the half-acre site, the architects deliberately reduce ground coverage to create landscaped gardens, backyards, and decks, thereby privileging openness over built density. Spatial zoning strengthens functionality: the ground floor is designed for the parents, while the upper level caters […]