Rethinking the Relationship between Space, Light, and Life| House & Beyond

Spatial clarity, calibrated light, and contextual sensitivity define refined living in this luxurious Gurugram duplex. Christened Ekaa, this home stands as a study in spatial renewal. Designed by House & Beyond, the 1,920-square-foot duplex redefines apartment living by aligning human comfort with contextual clarity. Within Gurugram’s flat urban topography interspersed with green pockets, the design responds to the region’s hot, dry climate through cross-ventilation, shaded terraces, and calibrated natural light. The project’s core challenge lay in dissolving the boxed rigidity of a conventional duplex to evoke the openness and flow of a bungalow. The design team began by re-evaluating existing […]