A Triple-Height Courtyard Functions as the Spatial and Climatic Core in this Gujarat Residence by K N Associates

K N Associates designs a courtyard-centred residence in Anand, balancing intimacy with openness, tradition with clarity and craftsmanship with restraint. Organised around a triple-height courtyard that functions as the spatial and climatic core of the house, exposed structural materiality juxtaposes handcrafted detailing. Vertical volume, filtered light and tactile surfaces connect the house across multiple levels.The arrival sequence introduces this language through exposed brickwork, Kota stone flooring and carved wooden elements that frame the entrance threshold. Integrating inherited objects like brass artefacts, handcrafted furniture, custom-crafted elements and ritual spaces directly into the architectural sequence, the house roots traditional references in contemporary […]