KNOW THE ARCHITECT: SANDEEP KHOSLA, INDIA
- 27 Dec 2023
- By Paras Gandhi
Architect Sandeep Khosla is a visionary designer renowned for his innovative and sustainable architectural creations. With a distinguished career spanning decade, Khosla has consistently pushed boundaries, merging functionality with aesthetic brilliance. His work reflects a commitment to excellence, garnering widespread acclaim in the realm of contemporary architecture.
Here,three notable projects by Sandeep Khosla are:
1. Kitchen and Bar:
Nestled in the historic Landmark Indian Express Building on Queens Road, Bangalore, 1Q1 Kitchen and Bar draws inspiration from its address, No.1 Queens Road, Bangalore 1. Embracing the 1930s Art Deco style, architects infused the venue with a modern interpretation, enhancing the existing architectural character. The vibrant space features 20ft high ceilings adorned with red-oxide finished vaulted arches and corrugated cement accent walls. Lofty freestanding cement arches, illuminated with integrated LED lights, create dynamic movement. Custom-designed chandeliers, Deco-inspired artworks, and a rich colour palette converge to craft an immersive environment where diverse influences coalesce seamlessly.
2.Abhikram House:
In response to Ahmedabad's scorching summers, the design of Abhikram House prioritizes climate-sensitive architecture. The house's form, strategically oriented, incorporates shading elements such as deep verandahs, horizontal pergolas, and vertical louvers, curating a cool internal ambiance. A timber-clad portico, adorned with geometric cutouts, guides entry to the northeast. Generous verandahs on the east and west flank a double-height living room, offering views of a pool court and lush greenery. A sculptural Corten steel staircase steals the show, connecting levels and leading to a bridge spanning a captivating double-height living space. Three trapezoidal roofs, clad in warm wood veneer, define the aesthetic, complemented by a soft colour palette, bespoke furniture, and curated art, creating a harmonious blend of comfort and style.
3.Khosla Associates and tsk Design Studio:
The collaborative design venture of Khosla Associates and tsk Design Studio seamlessly intertwines architectural and graphic design realms. Faced with a compact plot, the focus was on optimizing efficiency while preserving an airy ambiance. Three floors, featuring column-free plates, revolve around a central concrete lift and staircase core. Peripheral upturn beams on each level extend windows to the roof, fostering a sense of openness. A 2ft wrap-around overhang shields windows, complemented by wooden box jaali screens. Inspired by the "DashDashDot" Terrazzo tiles, these screens filter daylight, offer cross ventilation, and inject playful patterns, creating an engaging and functional workspace.
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