Savita Vadi - an exquisite Chettinad-style house nestled in a farmland near Vadodara is a timeless fusion of heritage and simple living. Stepping into this abode, one gets transported to the captivating world of Chettinad architecture, a treasure trove of intricate craftsmanship and cultural opulence.
At first glance, one is welcomed into the house through a decorated verandah that leads them right into the central open-to-sky courtyard. Every room opens up into this courtyard keeping the aura of the house lively throughout the day. The Chettinad style, renowned for its proportions, intricately carved woodwork, and vibrant colors, comes alive in every corner of this residence.
0:00 Introduction 1:04 Client Requirement 1:36 Introducing The Client
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What makes this project stand out is the way the design respects two cultures and brings out the best of both in this house. Savita Vadi is both inward-looking as well as outward-looking suiting the purpose of every member of the house and their choices.
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A client had a great connection with Tamil Nadu.
So when we started building this concept,
we actually thought we would like to stick to the Chettinad style itself.
Hi, I'm Vijay.
And I'm Vaishali.
We are from Crest Architects and Interior Designer Surat.
Today, we are at Savitavadi,
which is a Chettinad style farmhouse,
but which is located near Vadodara, Gujarat.
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The plot size is around 1.3 acres,
which is around 58,000 square feet.
But he said, I want a very small house,
because the family is of only six persons.
He wanted to follow the Vastu also.
So he said they want three bedrooms,
one drawing room,
one kitchen,
and family space,
and two balconies.
Everything should be well connected
with outside surrounding greeneries.
And one very nice, small puja room.
That was his requirement.
I'm Yogesh Trivedi.
We are a traditional and religious family,
with deep sensitivities on cultural aspects.
This house actually represents our own cultural sensitivities.
And it's about family relations.
So, I'm sure you experienced that.
Our plot size is around 58,000 square feet.
And from that we have used
around 2,700 square feet of floor plate.
And total there are around 200 very well-grown mango trees.
Chittinad houses are mainly designed as per Vastu.
So here we have tried to locate the building
in the southwest corner of the house.
As one approaches from the gate,
there's a lush green central space,
which is almost hiding the building.
As one travels further,
you can actually see the building starts revealing.
When you approach the porch,
it is called Mugappu in South India.
When one entrance comes here,
there is a car porch created
with a pitched roof and a gable in.
And a wide veranda is provided
for relaxation as well as socializing.
There are stone columns brought from the Tamil Nadu.
And they are used as a structural member.
And we have provided nice stone benches,
creating a welcoming entrance.
We are standing at the main entrance veranda.
We are at the house where
a lot of detailing has been done,
right from the entrance.
We have a earthy color palette.
And we have a brick-cladded wall,
which again gives a warm welcome.
As one enters,
there is a detailed carved wooden door,
which has intricate details like this.
And the wooden panels and jallies
have been carved out in such a manner
that it enhances the characteristics
of the Chettinad house.
In the whole house,
mainly we have used two kinds of columns.
One is a wooden column,
which we have used inside.
And all the periphery outside columns
are granite columns,
which we have procured from the old house
from Tamil Nadu.
And these stone columns are called Naga columns.
And they are made out of granite.
And this column has four different parts.
One is the stone base.
Another is this column.
Third is Kamalkatti.
And the fourth part is Pothiyal.
It is into four different parts.
And this brass ring is enhancing
the joint between the wood and stone.
And these all four joints are pin joints.
When you enter the house,
there is an entrance foyer,
which has two raised platforms
where one can sit and relax
and welcome the visitors.
Burmese wooden columns are located
around the courtyard,
which is again enhancing
the characteristics of the building.
When we approach the courtyard,
there is a Dakshina Murthi,
which is on a Jaisalmer stone platform.
When you see Dakshina Murthi,
the vibes of the house
is a very positive vibes of the house.
And the backdrop of that Dakshina Murthi
is a stone Jali,
which allows the privacy
to the dining behind.
At the same time,
it does not stop the view
of the lush green background
of the backyard also.
The rooms are planned around the courtyard.
So we have tried to place the Pooja room
into the North-East corner.
Again, the kitchen is also placed
in the South-East corner of the house
and the service has been taken
in the South-East corner of the pool.
We have a South-West corner
with a master bedroom
and the living areas
and the common areas are planned
with the hierarchy of the privacy.
As one comes up,
we land up in the family sitting area,
which is again a wide open window is provided
so that one can have a beautiful view outside
and the families can enjoy
the inside courtyard look
and the outside surrounding.
We have just two bedrooms,
which are located in the two corners
and there are two huge balconies
which are provided in the front,
which are semi-covered balconies
with Jhula and the lush green greenery
around the site.
The most important thing
which we learned from this project
is one should enjoy the process.
The final outcome of this project
is the feel.
In Gujarati, it is said
that everyone can build a building,
but when you enter the building
and the feeling that the building gives you
that is very important.
The positive vibration that we have got
from this project
and even today,
when a person enters the Savita Wadi,
the first thing he says is that
it is very peaceful here.
The peaceful and positive vibrations
that we have got
are the result of the whole process
that we have done with our client
and the positive vibes
that we have got
are the end result.
