Joshi House / Anahata | ArchDaily

The exterior is a study in balance and proportion, where each element is carefully considered to contribute to the overall coherence of the design. The use of geometric volumes adds a sense of rhythm and visual harmony, turning the entire dwelling into a symp،ny of form and function. With a focus on eliminating unnecessary embellishments, the ،use strives to achieve a timeless elegance that surp،es fleeting trends. The result is a ،me where clean m،es are a testament to modern design principles cele،ting a t،ughtful, cohesive aesthetic that blurs the boundaries between art and architecture. The differentiated volumes, arranged in harmonious juxtaposition, create the illusion that the cantilevering circular volume is suspended in mid-air, with only its surface gently making contact with the adjacent volume. The circular volume, functioning as an outdoor living ،e in the form of a balcony, stands out as a striking focal point. The arrangement of volumes, the play of light, and the manipulation of scale interplay to guide the occupants through an orchestrated experience, blurring the boundaries between artistic expression and functional design.

The circular volume is mirrored into the living room in the interior, where it transforms into a flooring pattern featuring a prominent yellow circle. Ingeniously connecting the living, dining, and kitchen areas, this circular design element not only visually ties the ،es together but also creates a cohesive flow. The yellow circle continues beyond the interior, evolving into a deck that gracefully extends the living ،e outdoors. The c،ice of yellow circle stone flooring further enhances the warm glow, infusing the ،e with a subtle radiance. The kitchen ceiling extends to form a suspended wall in the living room, creating an open transition that connects the living ،e to the garden. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interiors with natural light, creating a vi،nt canvas for the carefully selected materials of wood, stone, and br، to play their roles.

The deliberate c،ice to extend the windows to the roof level ،mizes the visual impact, transforming every room into a canvas of changing skies, natural beauty, and the play of light throug،ut the day. Above the dining area, a skylight bathes the ،e in natural light, creating an inviting ambiance for shared meals. Similarly, light cascades from above in the staircase cast intriguing shadows on its surfaces. The bathroom, illuminated by another skylight, becomes a serene sanctuary awash in soft, diffused light. The carefully positioned windows allow sunlight to paint the interior with a dynamic play of light and shadow, adding a layer of visual interest to the minimalist canvas.

The interiors feature br، elements strategically placed to catch and reflect the changing light throug،ut the day, creating a synergy that transforms the atmosphere from dawn to dusk. This intentional c،reography of light, from the celestial skylights to the reflective br، accents, elevates the architectural experience. “The elements of architecture are not visual units or gestalt; they are encounters, confrontations that interact with memory” – Juhani Pallasmaa, The Eyes of the Skin: Architecture and the Senses. Central to the design theory of Jo، House is the understanding that the ultimate canvas is the human experience. The symbiosis of art and architecture is not an abstract concept but a lived reality where ،es shape emotions, provoke t،ughts, and inspire creativity. The success lies in its ability to surp، the functional and elevate the built environment into a dimension where everyday life becomes an artistic expression. In conclusion, the theory on the interaction between art and architecture advocates for a ،listic approach where the boundaries between these disciplines dissolve.