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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. VILLA AMANZI in Phuket, Thailand by Original VisionMarch 18th, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Original Vision Nestled in a cascading, west facing ravine with a dramatic slab of rock defining the northern edge and a stunning outlook over the azure blue of the Andaman Sea to the south, our commission; to do this demanding but ultimately spectacular site justice, was both daunting and exciting.  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography
 Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography The defining elements are the rock and the view. They dominate at every juncture. They resonate on first approach, through the migration from public to private space, in the living and in the family areas, in the gardens, in the bedrooms; and they continue to command respect down the tropical jungle steps that arrive at a secluded rock platform, flanked by the same seam that welcomed you 60metres above. Constant reference to these elements instills a feeling of solidity that contrasts with the openness of the house, reinforcing the dynamism and vibrancy that pays homage to the magic of the location.  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography The home grows out from the rock; the bedroom element rests between it and the wing that strikes the perpendicular, rising vertically from the slope. This composition defines the open living and dining space that is simply a transition between two garden areas. It is intimate but open and the uninterrupted clear span creates a bridge under which the conventions defining indoor space disappear.  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography On the lowest level, two further ensuite bedrooms are complimented by a private spa with outdoor massage sala. The large, multi-function games and theatre room gains a unique cavern like ambiance where the rock crashes into the space, and guides one back outside and down jungle steps that lead to the ocean.  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography Cantilevered over a massage sala, the swimming pool completes the composition. It is the focal point that draws the eye to the view and instills a calmness that provides balance with the energy of the architecture.  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography  Image Courtesy © Marc Gerritsen + Helicam Asia Aerial Photography  Image Courtesy © Original Vision  Image Courtesy © Original Vision  Image Courtesy © Original Vision
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