The Hinge by

THE HINGE

With a built up area of over 45,000 sq ft, The Hinge is a mansion combining two of four villas commissioned to ‪@studioessteam‬. This has been designed for the family of Mr. Arjanbhai Dholakia of SRK Exports, one of the global leaders in Diamond industry. This project houses independent villas for his two sons - Mr. Ishver Dholakia and Mr. Akshay Dholakia, and is a part of a larger residential campus.

The villa is thoughtfully planned to cater to the distinct needs of two families while presenting a unified architectural form. It is essentially two homes combined into one expansive structure, connected by a central rotunda that serves as a grand living space. Each of the two homes has eight bedrooms, living and family rooms, as well as elaborate kitchen and dining areas. The design ensures privacy for both families while promoting communal living through shared spaces.

This interesting villa was designed and constructed in a record time of 15 months. It endeavours to capture the the grandeur of an American Neo-Classical Villa as well as elegant and functional Modern living.

For more information on the project, check out the presentation on website https://www.essteam.in/projects-1/the...

Architects: ‪‪@studioessteam‬

Video Credits: ‪‪@2feetdistance‬
Director: Rahul Nair

Cinematography
Shaily Nandu
Dhwanil Mukhatyar
Moon Bohra
Dhaval Harsora

Editor
Daksh Mistry

Location Sound
Harsh Kantharia

Drone
Vijay Mungara

00:00 Intro 🎵
00:12 Client-Centric Design Philosophy 🏛️
00:29 Embracing Modernity with Classic Aspirations 🌉
01:07 The Concept of Dual Living Spaces 🏠
01:36 Creating a Ceremonial Space: The Rotunda 🎉
02:30 A House with Two Fronts for Community Engagement 🌳
03:36 Architectural Scale: 45,000 ft of Innovation 🏗️
04:06 Navigating Time Challenges in Design ⏳
05:10 Design Drivers: Nature and Community 🌊
06:19 Material Choices for Durability and Aesthetics 🪨
07:59 Visualization through 3D Simulations 🖥️
08:40 The Evolution of Architectural Expression 🌟
09:07 Client Satisfaction: The Ultimate Reward 😊