Chuti Residence

Site Strategy & Context

The building is set back 30 feet from the road, creating a deliberate transition zone from the public street to the private home. Rather than clearing the site, the entry path is angled to preserve existing mature trees, allowing nature to dictate the circulation.

A distinctive boundary wall features circular "Jali" (perforated) blocks, offering a geometric contrast to the rectilinear form of the main structure. This permeable barrier provides security while maintaining visual connectivity with the vibrant neighborhood context.

Spatial Zoning & Volume

The internal layout is defined by a strategic play on levels rather than walls.

• The Plinth Strategy: The formal Living Room is sunken at +1’0", while the Dining and private zones are elevated to +2’0". This gravity-based zoning creates a psychological separation between public and private spaces without obstructing sightlines.

• Volume Expansion: The lowered floor level in the living area increases the vertical volume, creating a sense of grandeur and aiding in heat stratification.

• The "South Deck": A generous south-facing veranda with wide steps acts as a transition space, inviting the outdoors in and capturing the prevailing southern breeze.

Service Core & Functionality

Understanding the rural culinary tradition was central to the design. The service core is engineered as a linear workflow: Outdoor Kitchen (Wood-fired) $\rightarrow$ Pantry/Store (Buffer) $\rightarrow$ Main Indoor Kitchen.

This "Air-Lock" strategy prevents smoke ingress while maintaining a seamless flow of supplies. Even utility spaces, such as the store room, are designed with full-sized windows and ventilation, ensuring every square foot of the residence is livable.

Materiality & Fenestration

The material palette is chosen for durability and graceful aging in the humid Jashore climate.

• Facade: Exposed "Auto Brick" sealed with silicon water-repellent provides a maintenance-free, breathable skin that resists moss and weathering.

• Custom Fenestration: To solve the conflict between durability and ventilation, the project utilizes custom-fabricated aluminum windows with a wood-grain finish. Unlike standard sliding windows which block 50% of the opening, these are designed as Swing Windows, utilizing sliding profiles adapted with hinges to allow 100% cross-ventilation.

• Interiors: The interior uses high-gloss white surfaces and tiles to act as light reflectors, ensuring the house requires zero artificial lighting during the day.

Future Expansion

The structure is designed for vertical expansion. The external staircase is placed on the open terrace, preserving the low-profile horizontal lines of the ground floor while creating a "Resort-like" access to the future upper levels.