Use of water bodies and landscape provides comfort in hot summer and also allow architecture to merge with the context. Design layout responds to climate as the layout of the house is liner and on the outer side buffer zone is created by landscaped terraces, while the void provides another buffer zone, so all the living spaces are protected.Īn integrated design approach is followed to maximise the comfort inside the house, with the use of landscaped terraces. All the spaces have cross ventilation and a buffer zone to reduce energy consumption. The hot air is treated by landscaped terraces, jali and cooling duct before entering into living spaces to provide indoor comfort. There is a void between the two units, which acts as a cooling duct and provides passive cooling.
On the west facade opening of spaces avoided and continuous vertical jali is given, which allow hot air to cool down before entering into the inner void. Responding to the hot and dry climate of Rajkot site planning, building orientation and landscape designed, where west facade treated specifically. This makes Belle Vue one of the well-designed landmark projects in Rajkot. Rather than monotonous apartment box look, the monolithic sculptural aesthetic of building redefines the language of vertical living by adding green in the skyline of Rajkot. Architect’s command to design facade and landscape gives the project a sensitive holistic approach, where the simplicity of design and controlled proportion creates harmony in architectural language. Respecting the immense potential of site and context, the architect designed sensitively to provide experiential living where architecture fulfils the need of an hour and allows living in harmony with nature.Īt Belle Vue, architecture and people celebrate nature with changing seasons and time along with sunrise and sunset as all the major spaces are opening out in nature. The site is treasured with the mesmerizing views of Nyari dam and surrounding agricultural farms.
The nearby area of the site is flourishing with nature, and it is a major attraction for nature lovers and bird watchers. The project site is precious and unique as it is overlooking Nyari Dam, which is a lifeline of the city as well as a dazzling picnic spot. The architect works on a project in its entirety as not just the architect, but also the interior designer, landscape designer all in a bid to create a harmonious scheme that breathes as one.
Belle Vue – the name suggests the concept of the project, where ‘Vue’ is a French word meaning ‘view’.ĭesigned by Architect Ishwar Gehi, this project focuses on the views and vista, where all the spaces expand in nature with boundless views of blue water, shades of green landscape and scenic nature. Belle Vue celebrates the blue, green and vivid colours of nature in the colourful city Rajkot, the fourth-largest city in the state of Gujarat, India.
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