Curved forms and layered privacy organize Singh Residence

Singh Residence by Hdeco (Habitat Design Collective) is located in Noida, India, and explores the idea of a contemporary multi-generational home in which grandparents, parents, and children share a common domestic environment while maintaining varying degrees of privacy. The project is informed by Vastu principles (vernacular Indian architecture principles), daylight access, natural cross-ventilation, and a spatial language defined by soft, curved forms rather than rigid geometries.

The site is enclosed on three sides by neighboring properties, creating constraints for direct light and airflow while requiring compliance with local building by-laws and setback regulations. In response, the architectural strategy introduces internal courtyards, skylights, and open balconies to improve environmental performance and establish continuity between interior and exterior conditions. These elements draw daylight deep into the house and support natural ventilation throughout the spatial sequence.

The residence is organized vertically across multiple levels, each corresponding to specific domestic functions and levels of privacy. The ground floor operates as a flexible multipurpose zone accommodating parking, indoor games, and open spill-out areas capable of adapting to gatherings, celebrations, and community events. The first floor forms the social core of the house, containing the primary living spaces, kitchen and dining areas, family lounge, puja room, and the grandparents’ bedroom to ensure accessibility and daily interaction. The second floor contains the more private residential spaces, including the master bedrooms, children’s room, and guest room. Each room connects to an individual balcony, reinforcing daylight access, ventilation, and an indoor-outdoor relationship. The terrace level functions as an open recreational garden designed for family activities and informal gatherings.

all images courtesy of Hdeco (Habitat Design Collective)

Hdeco follows a climate-responsive spatial design approach

Nature and climate responsiveness play a central role in the spatial organization of the project by Studio Hdeco (Habitat Design Collective). The entrance sequence is shaped through curved balcony forms that create a sheltered porch condition, accompanied by a landscaped front garden and water body that contribute to passive cooling. Two internal courtyards introduce greenery into the center of the plan while improving air circulation and daylight penetration. Skylights positioned above the staircase and courtyard further amplify changing light conditions within the interior.

The building’s formal language is defined by continuous organic balcony edges that soften the massing of the structure while remaining within regulatory constraints. These curved elements contribute to the overall spatial flow and establish visual continuity across the facade.

Construction systems and material choices are selected to improve environmental performance, durability, and construction efficiency. Floor slabs employ filler slab construction, where earthen pots replace non-structural concrete portions within the slab system, reducing overall weight while creating exposed ceiling textures. External walls combine AAC blocks with rat-trap bond brick masonry to improve thermal insulation, acoustic performance, energy efficiency, and seismic behavior.

the multi-generational house is engulfed in lush plantation

Exposed textures and light-toned surfaces define the interior

Interior finishes prioritize durability and low maintenance. Light-toned surfaces enhance daylight reflection throughout the interiors. Flooring materials include IPS and terrazzo in shared areas, natural stone in bedrooms, and vitrified tiles in service spaces. White-painted exposed filler slab ceilings create a textured surface condition, while exposed finishes and brick tile cladding contribute to a consistent architectural material palette.

Environmental strategies are integrated throughout the residence, including evaporative cooling systems that reduce dependence on mechanical air-conditioning, rainwater harvesting systems positioned within the front landscape, and greywater recycling infrastructure used for irrigation and car washing. Solar photovoltaic panels and energy-efficient fixtures further reduce operational energy demand.

Singh Residence by Hdeco (Habitat Design Collective) positions the contemporary family residence as a climate-responsive and spatially layered environment shaped through the integration of Vastu principles, natural light, material efficiency, and collective living patterns.

a welcoming entrance features organic soft curves and natural materials

a lush green garden at the entry guides movement toward the interior

skylights improve natural ventilation and light penetration

openings create continuity between inside and outside

private green lounge spaces form around the staircase

the skylight and greenery turn circulation spaces into a relaxing area

daylit courtyard serves as a common circulation area to access different spaces

open-plan family lounge with courtyard on one side and balcony on the other

different levels connect to the kitchen via the open courtyard

daylit study room overlooks the sky and greenery outside

the living room extends to the internal private garden

project info:

name: Singh Residence
architect: Hdeco (Habitat Design Collective) | @the_hdeco

lead designers: Subhashree Nath, Gagan Yadav
location: Noida, India

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom

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