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VASTU HOUSE
by Thomas Parambil Architects

made with love in India

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Project Location : Gokulam, Mysore, Karnataka

Architectural Firm : Thomas Parambil Architects

Principal Architect : Thomas Parambil

Project Team : Tanvi Maru

Plot Area : 4,900 sq. ft.

Plot Dimensions : 70’ x 70’
Built-up Area : 6,145 sq. ft.
No. of Bedrooms :4
No. of Cars :2
Timeline : Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
Project Cost : INR 4,000-5,000 per sq. ft.
Vastu Compliance : Yes

“Our approach of designing this tranquil abode consisted of juxtaposing modernism

with a bit of contemporality.”
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Introduction
The site is located in the prestigious neighborhood of Gokulam
in Mysore. The entire structure has been crafted to be Vastu
compliant, as per the client’s request. Maintaining the square
plan, carefully constructing a facade with even projections,
retaining absolute visual appeal, were some of the challenges
that were faced by the architects while constructing the house.
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P B N'

C01 C02 C03 C04

Y7

UTILITY
WARDROBE
8'-0" X 5'-8"
8'-0" X 7'-4"

C C'
PB-ST
STORE
PB-B
8'-0" X 5'-8"

WASH
8'-0" X 4'-0"
C05
KITCHEN TOILET
14'-0" X 19'-0" 8'-0" X 8'-0"
PARENTS' BEDROOM
PB-RC
19'-8" X 19'-0"
BASELINE-1
PB-CU

Y6
C06 C07 C08 C09
UP

COURTYARD
9'-10" X 9'-0"

C10
POOJA DINING AREA
D-CU

A A'
Y5 8'-0" X 6'-2" 15'-8" X 14'-10"
D-T

POWDER TOILET
8'-6" X 5'-4" 5'-0" X 5'-4"
D-C
C14 C15 C11 C12 C13
Y4

Y3
L
L-S1

D' D
LIVING ROOM
28'-4" X 11'-2"

WATER BODY L-CT

8'-0" X 9'-4"

L-C2
M
L-C1
C16 C17 C18 C19
Y2

GARAGE VARENDAH FOYER JACK FRUIT TREE

18'-0" X 19'-8" 8'-8" X 9'-8" 9'-10" X 9'-8"

Q Q'
(EXISTING )

C20 C21

Y1

M'
BASELINE-2

VEHICULAR ENTRY PEDESTRIAN ENTRY

18'-0" WIDE 5' WIDE

X1
L' X2 X3
P'
X4 X5
B' N
X6 X7 X8 X9

ROAD

Ground Floor Plan Planning of Spaces

The spatial planning of the house revolves around the
brahmasthal or the central courtyard, as per the Vastu
Purush Mandala. The double-height courtyard space
between the two levels establishes a sense of coherence.
Around the courtyard are the functional spaces - living,
dining, kitchen, parents’ bedroom, and other utility spaces.

Architects PRJ. REF Drawing Title

160011-XXX
NOTES INFORMATION ISSUE REV DESCRIPTION DATE

THIS DRAWING IS THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF THOMAS PARAMBIL

ARCHITECTS,BANGALORE. AND SHALL NOT BE RE-PRODUCED OR USED ON G.F.C_R4 Client P-1001
MR. PRASHANTH DEVOJI RAO GROUND FLOOR PLAN
THE SITE OTHER THAN THE ONE SPECIFIED FOR WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION
AND MUST NOT BE RETAINED, COPIED, USED WITHOUT AUTHORITY.

DO NOT SCALE THE DRAWING. FOLLOW ONLY WRITTEN DIMENSIONS.

DISCREPANCY OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ARCHITECTS'

NOTICE AND WORKS HAVE TO BE EXECUTED ONLY AFTER NECESSARY
CLARIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE ARCHITECTS OR, BY ENGINEERS Project Scale
APPROVED FOR SUCH SPECIFIC TASKS BY.HE ARCHITECTS.
1/8" = 1'0"
THIS DRAWING SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER RELEVANT Designed Drawn Reviewed Date
ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS TJ TJ TJ 21.11.2018
AND ALL RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE SPECIFICATION.
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Dining Area
A wooden ceiling with a transition of varying heights is
the highlight of the dining room, which is given a break
from the rest of the house, with a yellow metal screen
and plenty of plants.
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The Courtyard and the Skylight

The courtyard provides an experience of being nestled
with nature, along with numerous green plants. The
star feature of the courtyard would be the patterned
skylight, which invites ample natural light. It puts on a
show of patterned shadows on the wall, dictated by
the movement of the sun, making it a zestful addition
to the house.
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P B N

C01 C02 C03 C04

Y7

WARDROBE
6'-0" X 5'-2" WARDROBE
8'-0" X 7'-4"

C C'
TOILET
3'-4" X 6'-8"

4'-3"
TOILET C05
6'-0" X 9'-8"
TOILET
8'-0" X 8'-0"
BOY'S BEDROOM MASTER BEDROOM
17'-0" X 19'-0" 19'-8" X 19'-0"
BASELINE-1

Y6
C06 C07 C08 C09
UP
STUDY STAIRS
10'-8" X 7'-0" 3'-6" WIDE

C10

A A'
POOJA BELOW
Y5

SKYLIT COURTYARD
MEDIA ROOM (seen below ) WARDROBE
14'-4" X 19'-0" 13'10" X 5'4"
C15 C11 C12 C13
Y4

Y3

TOILET

D D'
5'6" X 11'2"

LIVING ROOM G. BED ROOM

(seen below ) 12'0" X 11'2"

C17 C18 C19

Y2

OPEN TERRACE
335 sft
DECK
7'-10" DEEP

Y1

HC01a HC01b
BASELINE-2

P' B' N'

X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9

First Floor Plan Private Spaces

A walk up the stairs leads to the bedrooms, tailor-made
to suit their occupants’ personalities. The grandmother’s
room plays host to timeless art pieces whereas the young
son’s room brings to life a beige and brown color palette.
The daughter’s room has an interesting deck-balcony
space.
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Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is one-of-a-kind, maintaining
a perfect equilibrium of green and grey, exuding
a rooted, earthy, and almost meditative calm
atmosphere. Other elements like the bed back
design, subtle green back painted glass wardrobe,
and interesting lighting designs enhance the overall
appearance of the room.
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P B N'

C03 C04
Y7

STORE/GUEST
ROOM
7'3"X8'0"

C FC03a FC03b
C'
PUMPROOM
6'0"X8'0"

TOILET
5'0"X8'0"
BASELINE-1

Y6
C08 C09

STAIRS
3'-6" WIDE
DN
FC08a C10

A A'
CUT-OUT
Y5
SKYLIGHT

Y4

Y3

D' D

Y2

Y1
BASELINE-2

P' B' N
X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 X9

Terrace Floor Plan

The terrace extends gracefully from the first
floor. The Kota stone flooring and perforated
pivot screens create a secluded spot for a
bar brimming with party potential.
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Interior Material Palette

The interiors posed the task of positioning key
elements to harmonize energy flow while staying true
to Vaastu compliance, which we accomplished with
ease. The yellow Jaisalmer natural stone flooring in
combination with white-dominated walls, perfectly
balanced with greys and blues, creates a design
ecosystem that doubles up as a repository of art.
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Section AA’
The section passes through the double-height
volumes of the pooja room, courtyard, and staircase,
with a dining area on the ground floor and a study
room on the first floor. The pooja room takes a
page out of a literal temple, with the illusion of a
pradakshina path, a roof resembling a shikhara, and a
20-inch window wall- blessing the room with the first
rays of the sun.
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Section NN’
The section passes through the living area, passage and
parent’s bedroom on the ground floor and the deck, the
daughters room, passage and master bedroom on the
first floor. The daughter’s room has an unusual balcony
space, that utilizes the slab of the ground floor roof
extension as flooring and is synonymous with a floating
balcony.
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Front Elevation
The elevation is a perfect tease of lines, putting
the extent of the site in the spotlight. It seamlessly
blends into the culture-rich streetscape. The
aesthetic facade, coupled with a strategically placed
screen creates a delightful visual balance. An idyllic
sanctuary merge with the streetscape.
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Unique Material Applications

Windows
Windows: Jindal from Glazing Box
Wall Finishes Tiles:
Tiles Nitco and Kajaria from Darla Ceramics
01 / Exposed RCC
02 / Metal Screen Lighting:
Lighting Ledwell
03 / Wooden Cladding
ceiling for the balcony 01 02 03
06 Color:
Color Berger Paints
Sanitaryware: Duravit from Darla Ceramics
Bath Fittings:
Fittings Grohe from Darla Ceramics
Furnishings: D’Decor from Darla Homes
Wallpaper: Customised from Darla Homes
Carpets and Rugs: Carpet Kingdom
Kitchen Sink: Nirali
Ply: Greenlam
Veneer: Timex
Laminates: Greenlam
Wooden Flooring Try Square
Security: Zicom
Floor Finishes Air Conditioning: Daikin
04 / Yellow Jaisalmer Stone
05 / Kota Stone flooring for Partitions
the outdoors 04 05
06 06 / Yellow Metal Partition 06
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Key Contributors
Structural
Structural: Design Academy
Furniture: Studio SFA

Photo Credits Justin Sebastian

Ceiling Finishes
07 / Wooden Cladding
08 / Skylight above the
courtyard 07 08
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