Boathouse

Boathouse
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Architectonica Procreate
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Published in 2023
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Contents
Project Details......................................................................................................................... 9
Site Context........................................................................................................................... 10
Basement Floor..................................................................................................................... 12
Home Office........................................................................................................................... 14
Splash Pool............................................................................................................................ 16
Ground Floor..........................................................................................................................20
Entryway.................................................................................................................................24
Front Elevation......................................................................................................................26
Entrance Lobby.....................................................................................................................30
Living Room........................................................................................................................... 32
Kitchen.................................................................................................................................... 38
Rear Elevation.......................................................................................................................40
Guest Bedroom.....................................................................................................................42
Staircase & Passage............................................................................................................46
First Floor................................................................................................................................ 52
Master Bedroom................................................................................................................... 56
Axonometric View................................................................................................................62
Section CC’..............................................................................................................................66
Section AA’............................................................................................................................. 70
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................. 75
Material Palette.................................................................................................................... 76
Product Specifications........................................................................................................ 78
Unique Material Applications �� 79
Documentation Credits...................................................................................................... 79
* Drawings for reference on this page.

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Foreword
By prioritizing the preservation of
the natural landscape and leveraging
materials for their sustainability and
efficiency, Boathouse seamlessly
integrates into its surroundings. The
deliberate decision to work with the
existing topography and employ eco-
conscious materials such as recycled
wood and strategic zoning not only
minimizes environmental impact
but also maximizes functionality and
cost-effectiveness.
Additionally, the incorporation of
green elements like earth-covered
roofs showcases a thoughtful
approach to energy conservation and
harmonious coexistence with nature,
demonstrating how meticulous
design can holistically intertwine with
ecological responsibility.
Yamini Patil
Project Details
Location Shilaj, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Firm Architectonica Procreate
Project Team Poonam Jolly

Varsha Sujith
Sanjay Rabari
Plot Area 6,867 sq. ft.
Built-Up Area 3,300 sq. ft.
Project Budget Rs 4,000 - 5,000 per sq. ft.
Project Start Date May 2013
Project End Date March 2020
Number of Floors Basement + G+1
Number of Car Parks 2
Number of Bedrooms 3
Vastu Compliant Yes
Structural Consultant Rathi Consortium
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Boathouse
Site Context
Nestled on the edge of a quaint gated community on the outskirts of Ahmedabad sits a humble
abode - the Boathouse. With rough concrete textured walls holding large wooden windows and lots
of greenery around, the house is hard to miss. The society is currently scantily developed which
gave the architect the freedom to design and provide maximum openings. It also allowed her to
make maximum use of the sunlight and the wind coming in respectively.
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Basement Floor
The site of the Boathouse had a natural slope of almost 4mtrs between the front and the rear of
the plot. This gave the architect an opportunity to come up with a basement as well as a splash
pool. She carved out a basement that later on became her den where she created her home
office and the required services adjacent to it. The splash pool has fountains and lots of greenery
around for anyone to sit and enjoy.
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Home Office
The home office is a quiet and peaceful space for the architect and her staff members to work in
solitude. A long wooden desk surrounded by windows that overlook the lush greenery outside
provide the users with just the right amount of pleasure. The office opens into a verandah that
overlooks a splash pool where one can sit and enjoy a quiet evening cup of tea.
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Splash Pool
The initial idea that the architect had was to have a full size swimming pool in the backyard, but
since space was limited the architect when on to design a splash pool where nature and humans
can both enjoy the space. The splash pool has nature living inside it in the form of fish, moss and
plants but it can also be enjoyed by humans since these natural organisms keep the water clean.
A set of water fountains keeps the water moving and also allowing natural ventilation.
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Ground Floor
The Boathouse is divided into 2 bays. One has all the living spaces while the other has all the
services. The ground floor too is divided into these bays. The living bay has a large living room
with a balcony that overlooks the splash pool below and a guest bedroom while the service bay
has the kitchen, powder room and the toilets and bathrooms for the guest bedroom.
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Entryway
The architect wanted visitors to circumnavigate the building before actually entering the house.
Hence she provided the entry on the side. A pathway leads one towards a long ramp that takes one
to the entrance foyer. Because the entryway is at a height and projects out, it almost feels as if you
are amidst the surrounding trees. A couple of benches are provided here for more comfort. A large
9ft wooden door welcomes one into the house.
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Entrance Lobby
As one enters the house, a wide entrance lobby welcomes one inside. To provide privacy to the living
room, an almost transparent partition is provided between the lobby and the living room. Waste
wooden batons from the shuttering for concrete have been clad on the wall of the lobby and a bright
yellow terrazzo adorns the floor here.
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Living Room
A large living room is provided in the living bay of boathouse. The living room opens out to a balcony
that overlooks the splash pool below. The living room has 2 types of seating, one inspired from the
french Mah Jong style modular sofas and the other is a fixed seating. All beams in the house have
been inverted which gave the architect a chance to convert the hollow spaces into liveable spaces
as well as into fixed furniture pieces. A long linear window provides framed views of the greenery
around and brings in beautiful evening light.
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Kitchen
The kitchen in the service bay was designed in a distinct way where the platform is placed in the
center of the room instead of being attached to a wall. This island platform has ample storage below
and one end of the platform forms the dining table for anyone to sit and enjoy hot food off the stove.
A separate sink counter is provided in an additional cantilevered space for better functionality. Large
french doors open up into the rear garden providing the user with views of the lush greenery all the
time.
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Guest Bedroom
The guest bedroom on the ground floor is sunken due to the presence of inverted beams here as
well. Large french windows open up towards the front of the house thus keeping the occupant aware
of the happenings around the house. The louvers in the french windows also provides the adequate
privacy that the occupant requires. Terrazzo flooring from the living room continues here as well.
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Staircase & Passage

The space between the 2 bays has a large triple height void which houses the staircase that connects
all the floors. Passages that connect all the spaces with each other are also provided here. The
staircase is a composite of steel structure and wooden treads whereas the passage is made solely
out of steel bars to provide transparency throughout the void.
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First Floor
The first floor is majorly a private zone. It houses 2 bedroom, one in each bay. The master bedroom
is almost like a suite with a separate seating space and gardens on all three sides whereas the
other bedroom is fairly minimal with an attached bathroom and balcony.
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Master Bedroom
The master bedroom too has a sunken sleeping area as well as a sunken seating area. To maintain
the privacy of the sleeping space, a wooden partition has been provided between the two spaces.
On one side of the bedroom is a terrace lawn and on the other is a home grown garden. Both these
areas are connected to each other from the outside through a pathway that runs along the bedroom
thus making all three sides of the bedroom green. A wooden ceiling is provided here with a single
sided slope for aesthetic purposes. Since the bedroom is open on three sides, the spaces is always
full of light and ventilation.
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Axonometric View
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Conclusion
Taking on a project with limited resources significantly impacts architectural creativity, encouraging
architects to think outside the box. This innovation, founded on sustainability and concern for the
environment, is brought to life by the Boathouse project, which is located on the outskirts of the city.
The design easily fits into its surroundings by prioritizing the preservation of the natural landscape
and exploiting materials for their sustainability and efficiency.
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Material Palette
Exposed Concrete Wooden Doors Exposed Brick Wooden Louvers
Waste Wooden Partitions Granite Terrazzo Flooring Corten Steel
Waste Wooden Batons Cladding Wooden Treads Steel Pipes Fluted Glass
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Product Specifications Unique Material Applications

Roofing Wooden Roof from New York Timber Façade Exposed Concrete
Wood
Cement UltraTech
Steel
Brick Jay Jalaram Brick Works

Fabrication Steel
Cladding Aluminium from Adarsh Metal
Internal Walls Exposed Concrete
Windows & Doors Wooden from New York Timber Canvas
Wooden Batons
Glass Saint Gobain from Shree Rang Glass
Flooring IPS
Terrazzo
Hardware Hettich from Hasan Ali
False Ceiling Shera Wood
False Ceiling Shera Wood
Lighting Philips from Hiralal & Sons
Color/Paint Asian Paints from K Y Lokhandwala
Sanitaryware Hindware from Home Store
Bath Fittings Jaquar from Home Store Documentation Credits

Bath Flooring Photography Nilkanth Bharucha
IPS Flooring
Architectural Journalist Yamini Patil

Curtains Century from Manek Chowk Market
Drawings and Graphics Architectonica Procreate
Carpets and Rugs Karastan
eBook Design and Editing Yamini Patil
Kitchen Sink Hefele from Hafele Store
Kitchen Hardware Hettich from Hassan Ali Fazlali
Kitchen Surfaces Granite from Rock Studio
Kitchen Chimney IFB from Croma
Kitchen Appliances Liebherr from Croma
Air Conditioning Mitsubishi from Moonair Sales
Home Theatre Sound System Thonet and Vander from Avitux Solutions
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* Drawings for reference on this page.

Firm Architectonica Procreate

Project Team Poonam Jolly

Plot Area 6,867 sq. ft.

Built-Up Area 3,300 sq. ft.

Project Budget Rs 4,000 - 5,000 per sq. ft.

Project Start Date May 2013

Project End Date March 2020

Number of Floors Basement + G+1

Number of Car Parks 2

Vastu Compliant Yes

Structural Consultant Rathi Consortium

Staircase & Passage

Exposed Concrete Wooden Doors Exposed Brick Wooden Louvers

Waste Wooden Partitions Granite Terrazzo Flooring Corten Steel

Product Specifications Unique Material Applications

Brick Jay Jalaram Brick Works

Lighting Philips from Hiralal & Sons

Color/Paint Asian Paints from K Y Lokhandwala

Sanitaryware Hindware from Home Store

Bath Fittings Jaquar from Home Store Documentation Credits

Architectural Journalist Yamini Patil

Kitchen Hardware Hettich from Hassan Ali Fazlali

Kitchen Surfaces Granite from Rock Studio

Kitchen Chimney IFB from Croma

Kitchen Appliances Liebherr from Croma

Air Conditioning Mitsubishi from Moonair Sales

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