1,917 sq. ft. | Compact Multi-unit House in Safdarjung, New Delhi | AKDA (Home Tour).

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On a quiet residential street in New Delhi, this monumental circular aperture sits within a square brick screen. This architectural intent defines the project as an apartment building developed by a family for private use.
The facade of this building could be seen as a response to the context or a reflection on materiality. Inspired by Louis Kahn's form-making was the act of puncturing seemingly vast brick and concrete walls with soaring geometric voids, creating dramatic shadows as the harsh Indian sun made its way through the sky.
Principal Architect Amit Khanna explains the design concept behind this residence located in Safdarjang, New Delhi.
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Cinematographer: Studio Sohaib, Studio Recall
Photo Credits: Andre J Fanthome
Photos of Louis Kahn's Works:
1. Exeter Library, New Hampshire, USA | Photography by Scott Norsworthy/ Flickr. | Source: www.yellowtrac...
2. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India | Photography by Dave Morris, Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons | Source: www.archdaily....
3. National Assembly Building, Dhaka, Bangladesh | Photography by Flickr abrinsky (CC BY-NC-SA), Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons | Source: www.yellowtrac...
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[@sumanabhattacharya2657]

The round jaali facade finally breaks the builder designed monotony cropping up almost in every colony in Delhi. I love the inner courtyard as well, a rarity in Delhi. With the facade, my only issue is the dust build up on this....how to tackle that on a regular basis.

[@thecomment9489]

which facade? the circle? maybe it can be cleaned with a long stick duster and other times it gets cleaned when its raining

[@amitjindal4841]

What we do for pigeon 🐦 and there's Nest

[@rajendertkr]

@@amitjindal4841 peagon killer drones

[@prashants4641]

It’s not needed. It will be filled by pigeon poop in a year. I had to finally install net after two years of résistance. We should always count the local issues in design.

[@knowledge_seeker_]

Being an alumni of IIMA, I fall in love with this building at the first sight. I believe, this home will have deep emotional connect with any IIMA Alumnus.

[@vimeopictures5170]

The son is from iim ahmedabad 😂😂😂

[@tulsimahanto5539]

Seems like a Washing machines from outside

[@jaisygeorgr9845]

😂

[@aaabbb-cf6xe]

well, and your name seems like a plant bro

[@aP-tf8lp]

architect would certainly feel that pain 😂😂

[@viperpo3183]

😂

[@pavithra9221]

That's why creative knowledge is important. It's so different from other house and it's beautiful. Not everyone thinks like you 😂😂

[@bazirao]

Ohh yes, such designs were the reason why i subscribed the channel.

[@TheAbhilashny]

So bloody good!! Especially the natural lighting design uffff

[@callingbell-ix5se]

Its the only top floor. All the floors below do not have natural light from top.

[@TheAbhilashny]

@@callingbell-ix5se in some floors I defintly want some privacy ;)

[@eurekacomment5719]

Loved the circular front! Wonderful! One of the best I have seen! Many houses exterior don't have balconies and are totally covered! How can you enjoy a house when the exterior is cutting off the interior from the outside?

[@aniruddhagupta4149]

Hats off!!! That was an awesome work being done!!! Awesome in all aspects.

[@HussainurRehman]

The design is simple yet so elegant. Also like the concept of separation of the area into two, allowing one side as a passage of cross ventilation and light. Only doubt is regarding the top lighting spaces in the bedroom, in summer months of Delhi will it not produce excessive heating ?

[@SPYCATESs]

Wonderful planning by the architect! and the elevation is awesome!

[@krishnar5453]

Simple (though a lot of thought has gone into making it), beautiful & elegant. Feels roomy too. Very nice.

[@poojanpatel7227]

best line i.e you have to trust your architect very well said

[@vandita3695]

I love the building. But I very much hate the fact how every building in the neighborhood look so different from each other. There is no common architectural feature and almost looks like it was made by a kid playing a city building simulator. This is very much a problem caused by the ignorance of Municipal Corporations.

[@showstoppershubs]

I think we should be thankful for this freedom ....it’s your land build whatever you like ,not like in US where you need to get a permit if you want to change the colour of your fence 😂or maintain your lawn even if you are broke and starving .

[@vandita3695]

@Neil Bajwa just looks so out of place. Imagine having a Pizza, Pav Bhaji and Hakka Noodles on the same plate, all these are delicious foods but would feel so bad together.

[@thecomment9489]

wow, nice desigining of the interiors in a two side covered plot. it brings in enough sunlight and in the inside looks very spacious as well

[@snowfox780]

Exposed brick on the exterior looks really good. I'm worried about it on the interior.

[@srinivasbengalurumysuru]

Specially if we have kids more worry😂

[@nabajitroy589]

@@srinivasbengalurumysuru kids are coming any day😁😁

[@e431215]

Natural light is always a challenge for this builder's floor kind of concept. The top floor is blessed with Skylight in bedrooms, not sure how it is in below?

[@tusharbhagat27]

Carving such a beautiful out-the-tight space and allowing everyone to get the natural light and view is mind-blowing. My excitement level is increasing and desire to watch more video .... thank u

[@hooyashoo]

Natural light design is awesome.

[@dusanvuckovic17]

watching these videos has made me realise two things. 1) Indian architecture is on point. 2) We need Grand Designs India.

[@tejeshdohare]

We would like to see more videos for small plot size.. as per modern era, people don't have big spaces. Therefore small space with modern design along with courtyard and more natural light would be appreciated

[@palabinash]

Very nice house for the 1st time I can see the face of a house.

[@madhav2104]

I feel so good about my house just by watching this video. I mean the first floor balcony literally has a view of electric wires right in front of it. Even after spending crores of rupees you are getting such congested houses with a view of electrical wires and a building like 20 feet away from you I mean Jesus Christ this is a waste on money in MY OPINION.

[@jsriramthilak]

Beautiful Design and very much suitable for present day joint families👏👏👏

[@nehabajaj771]

what a phenomenal building!

[@asimvyas9623]

Good compact design house

[@VR-tw3ek]

this kind of interiors i love most

[@gauravsinghbedi6536]

VERY BEAUTIFUL HOME...THANK YOU

[@tribidmaji]

Unique design.. love it.

[@tmohitm02]

Is this jaali , earthquake resistant/safe 🤔🤔 ? Delhi gets high intensity earthquakes . 🙏🏼

[@amitkhanna9240]

Yes, the screen is mounted on a stainless steel tension ring and supported at the bottom and top levels with 4” stainless steel channels fastened to the beams

[@bmulik7762]

Thief friendly house , loved the design though !!!

[@VR-tw3ek]

I loved this house so much that it must be 10th time seeing this video

[@ajinkyaruthe2779]

11:23 which clients dont get😅🤣

[@jassi123jassi]

wow, you guys have nailed it .. another beauty on buildofy...congratulations team

[@royds88]

excellent house, loved every element of the design inspire of the constraints.

[@akshaykalasapur8681]

Beautiful minimalist house

[@jyotidutta898]

Ancient interior sir

[@himanshusolanki3799]

0:20 circular opening
4:30 Courtyard stairs

[@galaxymada2]

V v v well done and beautiful house

[@sriharipriyakc9635]

Excellent work.... in a compact space.... expecting more homes in such small plot areas...

[@thecomment9489]

1,965 sq ft plot is not exactly as small space at least in delhi

[@channeldosti]

Now, this is some design!!!!!

[@jatinatha2828]

Very nicely designed.. 🧡

[@Aashirwad_]

Unique design...I loved it👍

[@aashishjaisinghani1427]

This is soo beautiful 😍

[@anasmemon1124]

Extremely beautiful ❤️

[@Sanjay-hd4xm]

Can u guys show creative commercial building ideas with home at top floor?

[@sriharshaananthoju8671]

I'm just worried about the security of courtyard houses

[@lokeshkumar577]

What about durability of outer brick wall structure....can it last for 10-20 years ...without any damages bcoz day by day due to weather conditions in india bricks convert into soil again...

[@sumitsinghchoudhary5223]

I also agree with that

[@jaisygeorgr9845]

Cashew nuts warnishes can be used in some houses with exposed bricks or laterite structures

[@ashutoshkapoor]

amit and ankita seem t know their stuff really well

[@sidlawyer]

This is what I want the architects to do.. something different

[@udaykoundinye333]

This is Perfect Design. I love it. 👌👌

[@shankarbhosale8406]

Very nice ❤

[@the_madgun]

Very beautiful

[@sidlawyer]

I have my house in delhi being constructed. It's 18'9" front. Can any one of you architects make good facade.
I can get you in return is a professionally shot video shot by my company ( marketing company), a nice bottle of single malt and dher saara pyar.

[@amitkhanna9240]

Ardbeg? Sure

[@rajeshvadher8359]

Awesome 👌👌👍

[@Faizan-al-Islam-bin-Furqan]

Master design 💕

[@Shortadda2560]

Superb 👌👌

[@sadaf.s.a]

What if it rains 😳 does the water come down from courtyard into the house? Sorry if ive missed the answer to this

[@gamingbeast6918]

Nice

[@nehakulkarni7580]

The top floor gets light from skylight and courtyard…. What about the other 2 floors??

[@arindamdutta9371]

🤣

[@thecomment9489]

all three floors has the same design, the whole plot was divided into two halved along the length.

[@siddharthpathak356]

Beautiful

[@chinmayghule8272]

Those stairs without siderails are extremely dangerous, especially for kids, old people, or drunk people. I don't understand why somebody would create something like this. This is just death-seeking behavior.

[@vinayr5060]

Beautiful...!!!

[@muralidharav346]

super

[@user-hw7pp4pe8q]

Best❤

[@vishnubabu6149]

What is the total cost for build this house.

[@Rozmarravlog]

It is looking like washing machine😁

[@MukundanRangarajan]

Can some one help me understand this project better. A residential project like this would require at least 5ft of setbacks on all side doesn't it ?. How is it possible to construct this with zero setback, or am I missing something interms of rules and regulations. Or is there any kind of loophole that I should know about. Would help me a lot if someone can chime in. Thank you
Thank you

[@jinraz3744]

Would be better if you showed inside of the house properly

[@musicallyYours-uw9ju]

215 square gaj is not small or compact. I have seen spacious houses built in 80 sq gaj /guz

[@anisharya4419]

Greetings !
I noticed some white spots on the front wall of the rooftop - i believe that appears to be seepage.
Please advise how to avoid the seepage.

[@kunallll_07]

I want to see 1000sqft 25×40 house

[@SRIMANARCH]

th-cam.com/video/buNKoB3xAbM/w-d-xo.html

[@ashishsontakke4040]

Overall how much it costs?

[@harmless1947]

PLEASE HINDI MEIN VIDEOS BANAYIYE. JUNTA KO ARCHITECTURE/ ARCHITECT SAMAJH AANA JYADA ZAROORI HAI. DHANYAWAD. JAI HIND.

[@ssk8644]

so how can we contact the architect or planner or enggineer . if we want to give project or home or commercial space to construct

[@amitkhanna9240]

Please email us at [e-mail] for further details

[@udaykoundinye333]

Is this design suitable for 1200 sq.ft house ? If we create 3 floor with lift.

[@ramesh71mdu]

very carful

[@web3wiki]

I wonder what would be the cost estimate for this project

[@yogameditation3097]

Mere ghar ka kam chalu hai abhi cotyard hause hai but mere home front elevation ka desin me bahut hi confhujan hai to kya bildo fhy meri help kar sakta hai kya mera farme hause hai total arrya 60000 aur buildup arrya 32000sq fit hai

[@studioz1763]

Why are elevators needed in every house?

[@jillhbaudhaan]

Does Ar. stand for architect??

[@asishdesina7818]

MAY I KNOW WHAT IS THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION??

[@pinaakacademy5649]

Plzz...har video k baad uska price jaroor bataye

[@jyotidutta898]

My plot is 18*60 north face corner.i want airy and sunlight 2BHK ground floor,2wide Bedroom in 1st floor.can you make unique design for me? Sir

[@VR-tw3ek]

i toh loved it

[@prashantmore121]

Staircase are too risky for kids and old-age people, even prone to slippery when they are wet. Otherwise beautiful design

[@dont_talk2me]

Koi nhi tu mat chadiyo

[@ramesh71mdu]

2 inch kota stone is not suitable for steps put iron bar below the stone

[@wilfredwiz]

Projects coming from archdaily to buildofy

[@rahulshankar8]

how is the FSI done for this project?

[@motovlog7779]

how much does it cost to build this house in india?

[@mohammadkhanyusufzai1568]

10/10

[@devivinod]

does US have good architects ........india in every state has such good local house building ......in US its so monotonous .I would like architects in i dia yo be more local preserve the local craftsmanship and sustainable buildings

[@fironila5527]

Are you doing turnkey projects in Kerala ?

[@amitkhanna9240]

Not yet, but would love to get in touch - Please email us at [e-mail] for further details

[@vishuverma5666]

Please dont use the name of master louis I khan for this circle😅 circular arch doesn't mean that u achieve the thinking of louis i khan, please gain ur knowledge then use their master concepts.

[@iamjustfantastic]

Total cost of the house

[@gauravpatil6038]

What is the price of construction per sq ft

[@neerajrawat7819]

Beautiful house 😍
How can i contact to you?

[@amitkhanna9240]

Please email us at [e-mail]

[@sayedbabarmahmood5808]

Sir kya 20#61mai elevation sahi se ban sakta h

[@binayamajhi1661]

Price?

[@ruchikaruchika9519]

Sir muje bhut mushkil ho rhi hai aek room me rehane ke liye 🙏🙏🙏 please half mi

[@addy_foxer6475]

any buildofy premium member here?

[@user-te7eu9of6l]

The kitchen is small