Where Shadows Breathe: Privacy and Openness in an Urban Indian Home| Shayona Consultants

Nestled within a quiet cuboid of screens is a story of light, privacy, and shifting shadows that weave intimacy and openness into everyday living. On a compact east-facing corner plot in Ahmedabad, the home negotiates the city’s bustle, traffic, and harsh southeast sun, transforming urban constraints into a sanctuary for a family of five. The defining feature is a projecting volume wrapped in intricate screens that extends at the first floor. This is more than an aesthetic choice: it shields interiors from glare, filters views, and creates shaded spill-out zones that expand the living experience. The screens act as mediators, […]