• Project Name: The Chitai Life
• Project Location: Chitai Village, Almora
• Project Type: Residential and Hospitality Architecture
• Project Completion Year: 2023
• Project Size: (10,000 sq.ft) | Built-up Area: 3,500 sq.ft
• Designed by: Studio Bardo
• Principal Designer: Ar. Kshitij Aggarwal
• Design Team: Bhaskar Bisht, Prerana Ghosh
• Website: www.studiobardo.in
• Instagram: studiobardo
The architecture responds sensitively to its context through open planning, natural light, and strong visual links to the surrounding landscape. The design embraces a contemporary mountain home style where modern comfort coexists with the simplicity and warmth of its natural environment.
The entrance creates a bold yet welcoming first impression with a black door framed by a glass enclosure. This foyer acts as a gentle transition between the outdoors and the interiors, establishing openness while introducing the home’s modern architectural language.
The dining area forms the heart of the house as a double height space connecting both floors. Placed next to the open kitchen, it encourages social interaction and togetherness. Large windows and French doors open toward the garden, filling the space with natural light and connecting it seamlessly to the outdoors.
Bay windows in the bedrooms create intimate corners for relaxation while framing expansive views of the landscape. These spaces invite residents to slow down and engage with nature through everyday moments of rest and reflection.
The solarium, designed as a glasshouse on the lower terrace, allows occupants to enjoy solar warmth during the winter months. Its transparent enclosure makes it a versatile space that can function as a reading area, workspace, or meditation zone while remaining closely connected to nature.
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