A Tribute to Stepwells | 150 Steps Up to the Sea house

Описание: The 150 Steps Up to the Sea house, designed by Matharoo Associates in Dumas, Surat, blends traditional Indian architecture with contemporary design. Inspired by ancient stepwells and the colonial-style haveli once on the site, the residence features a striking central staircase with 150 steps, connecting all spaces while offering views of the Arabian Sea. The design incorporates vaastu principles, a stone masonry base, stacked concrete tubes, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. The multi-generational home emphasizes natural light, cross ventilation, and a harmonious connection to the coastal landscape.

Credits:

Design Firm: Matharoo Associates
Design Team: Gurjit Singh Matharoo, Krishna Mistry (Project Architect), Daksh Sharma (trainee), Vinita Mhatre (trainee)
Structural engineer(s): Rushabh Consultants, Ahmedabad
Mechanical engineer(s): HVAC-Pankaj Dharkar Associates, Ahmedabad
Electrical: JIT Engineering Services Consultant, Ahmedabad
Plumbing: Bharat Chauhan Plumbing Consultants, Ahmedabad
Interior designer(s): Matharoo Associates
Landscape architect(s): VagishNaganur, Bangalore
Lead Architects: Gurjit Singh Matharoo
Photographs: Dinesh Mehta, Edmund Sumner
Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
Site Area: 5780 sq. m
Built Up Area: 380 sq. m.
Year of completion:2021