Mangal Veedu住宅，印度 / Aagaram Architects
Mangal Veedu是一座位于印度 Hosur Bagalur Road Sunny Vistaa Layout的静谧极简住宅。大面积白色立面不仅强化了建筑的极简气质，也有效阻挡来自西南方向的强烈日照，为室内营造出凉爽舒适的居住环境。
Mangal Veedu is a tranquil minimalist residence in the Sunny Vistaa Layout on Bagalur Road, Hosur. Its large white façade not only enhances the minimalist aesthetic but also protects the interior from intense southwest sunlight, ensuring a cool and comfortable living space.
▼住宅外观，facade of the residence
▼住宅外观局部，facade of the residence
▼住宅外观，facade of the residence
住宅采用传统建筑材料建造，并通过大尺度开口最大化引入自然光，使室内与室外之间的界限更加模糊。入口处设置了一扇温润的Vengai木门，并搭配穿孔钢网大门，在确保安全与通风的同时，也保持了与外部环境的视觉联系。
Built with conventional materials, the home maximizes natural light through expansive openings that blur indoor and outdoor boundaries. The entrance features a warm Vengai wood door, complemented by a perforated steel mesh gate that offers security and ventilation while maintaining visual connectivity to the surroundings.
▼最大化引入自然光，maximizes natural light
▼光影投射到室内墙壁上，The light and shadow are projected onto the indoor walls
▼营造出开阔通透的空间感，creating an airy feel
室内起居空间拥有极具张力的双层挑高，营造出开阔通透的空间感。南侧玻璃立面与开放式天井将自然光引入室内，照亮客厅、庭院与楼梯区域。庭院成为适合瑜伽与冥想的静谧场所：一侧采用带有自然肌理的Kappi抹灰，另一侧则使用Porotherm空心砖，以提升隔热与隔音性能。首层地面铺设防滑Kota石材，在耐久性与舒适性之间取得平衡。
Inside, the living area boasts a striking double-height ceiling, creating an airy feel. Natural light floods the space through a southern glass façade and an open-to-sky section, illuminating the living room, courtyard, and staircase. The courtyard serves as a peaceful retreat for yoga or meditation, featuring earthy Kappi plaster on one side and Porotherm blocks on the other for improved temperature regulation and sound insulation. The ground floor is finished with anti-slip Kota stone for durability and comfort.
▼厨房及餐厅空间，kitchen and dining hall
▼玻璃立面与开放式天井将自然光引入室内，
natural light floods the space through a southern glass façade
▼玻璃立面与开放式天井将自然光引入室内，
natural light floods the space through a southern glass façade
▼玻璃立面与开放式天井将自然光引入室内，natural light floods the space through a southern glass façade
▼从天花垂下的花朵状吊灯，The flower-shaped chandelier hanging from the ceiling
▼二层走廊，the upper level corridor
与庭院相邻的餐厅自然衔接U形厨房，在极简设计中融入现代功能性。厨房外侧延伸出生活阳台，并通过顶部玻璃遮棚引入充足自然光，同时有效遮挡风雨。
Adjacent to the courtyard, the dining area seamlessly flows into a U-shaped kitchen that balances minimalist design with modern functionality. A utility area extends from the kitchen to the compound wall, equipped with an overhead glass cover for ample light while protecting against the elements.
▼餐厅自然衔接U形厨房，the dining area seamlessly flows into a U-shaped kitchen
▼餐厅自然衔接U形厨房，
the dining area seamlessly flows into a U-shaped kitchen
▼与庭院相邻的餐厅，the dining area adjacent to the courtyard
▼与庭院相邻的餐厅，the dining area adjacent to the courtyard
耐用的uPVC窗框与平板胶合木门共同塑造出简洁克制的室内氛围。建筑立面中的“Zig Zag”锯齿图案结合穿孔钢网与安全格栅设计，可供攀爬植物生长，在过滤空气的同时形成自然遮阳。住宅通过策略性的大尺度开口，让阳光深入室内，而周围植物则构成天然的隐私屏障与额外隔热层。极简钢制楼梯搭配木踏步，与整体空间语言保持统一。
Durable uPVC windows and flush plywood doors enhance the minimalist interior. A unique “Zig Zag” pattern on the elevation, featuring perforated steel mesh and a safety grill, supports climbing plants that filter the air and provide shade.Large openings are strategically placed to allow sunlight to permeate the home, while surrounding plants create a natural privacy screen and additional insulation. The minimalist steel staircase, featuring wooden steps, blends seamlessly with the overall design.
▼可供攀爬植物生长的安全格栅，a safety grill, supports climbing plants
▼可供攀爬植物生长的安全格栅，a safety grill, supports climbing plants
▼立面细部，facade detail
首层东侧卧室以整面玻璃墙为亮点，在保证私密性的同时提供开阔景观视野，并通过上方露台垂落的藤蔓植物柔化光线。另一间客房则营造出安静而舒适的休憩氛围。
On the first floor, the eastern bedroom highlights a glass wall that offers panoramic views while maintaining privacy, enhanced by curtain creepers from the terrace above. Another guest bedroom offers a serene retreat.
▼营造出安静而舒适的休憩氛围，bedroom offers a serene retreat
▼营造出安静而舒适的休憩氛围，bedroom offers a serene retreat
白色与灰色构成住宅的主色调，塑造出平静柔和的空间气质。精心挑选的IKEA纸质灯具则为空间带来温暖而漫射的光线。
The home’s white and grey color palette fosters a calm atmosphere, with carefully selected IKEA paper lighting fixtures casting soft, ambient light throughout the spaces.
▼塑造出平静柔和的空间气质，fosters a calm atmosphere
▼温暖而漫射的光线，casting soft, ambient light
▼夜景，night view
▼夜景，night view
Mangal Veedu通过对简洁性、功能性与优雅气质的平衡，将极简主义设计与自然元素相融合，营造出一处现代而宁静的居所。
Mangal Veedu masterfully combines simplicity, functionality, and elegance, creating a modern, serene retreat that harmonizes minimalist design with natural elements.
▼平面图，plan
▼立面图，elevation
▼剖面图，section
Designed by (Firm’s Name): Aagaram Architects
Project Type: Residential Architecture
Project Name: Mangal Veedu
Location: Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India
Year Built: 2023
Duration of the project: 2022-2023
Plot Area: 57’x30’
Built-up Area: 1980 sft
Project Size (in sq. ft.): 1980 sft
Principal Architect: Ar. Barnala Michael
Team Design Credits (for Particular Project): Ar. PremKumar M
Photograph Courtesy: onebox photography
