Residence 91 Shows Patterned Brick Façade

Located in Panchkula, India, Residence 91 by Charged Voids is an inward-looking six-bedroom house with patterned brickwork informed by local construction practices. The home features an improvised rat-trap bond, serving both thermal insulation and noise reduction purposes. Owing to the bustling location, this Chandigarh residence is designed with carefully planned recesses that ensure privacy. The design is described as a humble, meditative sanctuary, housing a nine-member family spanning three generations.

Striking modern brick building with unique balcony design and lush greenery.

Interior-facing design with patterned brick

Charged Voids designed Residence 91 as a multigenerational house in Chandigarh, India, featuring an inward-looking architecture with patterned brick walls. This seven-bedroom house is structured around a central courtyard, allowing the common areas of each floor to extend directly into this space. This design choice reinvigorates the traditional veranda, evoking fond memories for the owner of celebrating life in the courtyard, known locally as “aangan”.
Minimalist living room with wooden slat partitions, modern furniture, and views of greenery.
The house’s exterior openings are strategically placed, especially on the upper floors, to achieve a sense of visual and acoustic isolation. These openings did not leave the views to chance. The windows on the second floor have been designed to align with the top of the tree line around the house, while other openings in the cuboidal structure frame the nearby Gurudwara and the distant hills. The larger openings face north, while the smaller ones face south.
Modern open-plan interior with brick accents, large windows, and a dog wandering the space.

Dynamic spaces and interactions in the courtyard

The first floor of the house includes public spaces such as the living and dining areas, a double-height kitchen with a light well, a separate spice kitchen and a bedroom for the elderly parents. The second floor has bedrooms for the younger couple and their child, as well as a living room and a family kitchen. The second floor has three bedrooms, each with its own outdoor leisure space, while the basement is dedicated to meetings, with a living room, an entertainment area and a guest bedroom.
A modern kitchen and dining area with exposed brick walls, wooden furniture, and a concrete floor.
The central courtyard becomes a submerged patio in the basement, incorporating volumetric changes in height to interact with the interior spaces on the upper floors. On the first floor, it transforms into a semi-covered veranda with a water feature extending from the living room. On the second and third floors, it leads to an outdoor Jacuzzi and covered terraces and gardens. These expansions on each floor create dynamic transitional spaces that allow for more effective interactions between the older and younger generations.
Brick facade with wooden lattice screens leading to an open interior space.

Local materials and thermal insulation

Charged Voids emphasized regional building practices, using composite RCC and locally available bricks for the house. The exposed brickwork employs a makeshift rat-trap bond to create cavity walls that ensure thermal insulation and minimize traffic noise. This traditional brick bond is modified by repositioning singular brick units, resulting in rhythmic patterns on the facades.
Cozy bedroom with large windows, wood furniture, and vibrant patterned carpet.

The use of controlled openings in the surroundings and liberal interior open spaces allows the residence to experience the versatility of the courtyard and the dynamic relationship between the occupants and the outdoors. The interior character of the project aims to catalyze family relationships with an exterior that stands out discreetly in its surroundings.
Spacious modern bedroom with concrete ceiling, wooden closet, and vibrant furnishings.
A modern bathroom with bold red and blue tiled walls, a large mirror, and a black vessel sink.
The image depicts a modern architectural design featuring expansive glass walls, a balcony, and a lush, green landscape visible from the interior.
Striking brick facade contrasts with lush, verdant greenery surrounding the patio.
Contemporary brick building with geometric window patterns, expansive glass walls, and lush landscaping.
A modern brick building with large windows and balconies surrounded by trees and a crosswalk.

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- by Matt Watts

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