Every home has its own set of demands, shaped by the lot it occupies and the needs of the people who live there. Designed by Charged Voids, Residence 568 in India was thoughtfully conceived to accommodate a large, multi-generational family of nine. Situated on a busy street with a school nearby, the house needed to reconcile the desire for privacy with the benefit of daylight, natural ventilation and visual connection to greenery. The design resolves this by bringing the outdoors inside through a central atrium and courtyard, which function as the heart of the home and the organizing element for circulation, light and social interaction.
The glazed courtyard does more than admit daylight: its geometry and openness allow for efficient cross-ventilation and establish clear spatial relationships between public and private zones. On the ground floor the primary public areas are arranged—living, dining and kitchen—organized around the courtyard so each space benefits from daylight and views of greenery. The first floor houses two master bedrooms for the adults, positioned to overlook the public areas and the central atrium, while the second floor contains the children’s bedrooms. A practical and respectful addition is a dedicated service wing for domestic staff on the second level, which has a separate access from the rear yard via a spiral staircase, allowing both privacy and efficient circulation.
The architectural language extends to the exterior where a custom perforated metal sheet shapes the front façade. This metallic screen filters daylight, enhances privacy and helps buffer noise from the street, while still allowing visual connection to the exterior. Internally, passive strategies—such as the central atrium that promotes stack ventilation, shaded openings and a water feature within the courtyard—reduce dependence on mechanical systems and create a calm, temperate interior environment. Together these elements make the house an energy-conscious, comfortable and verdant family home.
On the roof and terraces, planted gardens introduce another layer of greenery and microclimate control. Terrace gardens not only add visual softness and thermal insulation but also extend private outdoor space for family members across levels. The property includes a flexible parking zone with a movable roof concept designed to accommodate four cars easily, demonstrating how practical needs were integrated into a cohesive architectural solution. Inside, adaptable furnishings and a responsive layout ensure the house can evolve with the family’s changing needs.
Photography by Javier Callejas captures the interplay of light, material and greenery that defines Residence 568. The result is a contemporary multi-generational home that blends classic Indian sensibilities with modern aesthetics—a residence that prioritizes privacy, natural light, ventilation and an intimate relationship with landscape while addressing the practical requirements of a busy urban lot.
