Project
Aalloa Hills Residence

Category 
Best Implemented Project of Private Residence

About the project (provided by the applicant)
Aalloa Hills, a net-zero residence, embodies sustainability & minimalist aesthetics. Located on a plateau over Sabarmati Riverside, the bright white structure is hoisted on pilotis like a high Machan, with expansive shaded verandahs. A ramp connects staff quarters to the main house, gradually revealing the valley panorama. Geometric precision merges the built & open, allowing light, air & nature to permeate.
The residence uses sun-dried bricks, a white exterior for minimal heat absorption & black stone tiles for thermal mass. Low-e double-glazed windows, sun breakers & china-mosaic roof ensure comfort for 9 months without airconditioning. The east-facing veranda serves as a sunscreen by day & an outdoor haven in mornings & evenings. Breezes over waterbodies cool the house, while rainwater harvesting conserves water. Existing vegetation & new plantations support biodiversity & enrich the ecological habitat. Minimalist black-&-white interiors celebrate the landscape & artwork year-round.

Location
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

Project implementation year
2023

Project website
https://www.inidesignstudio.com/portfolio/residence-at-aalloa-hills/

Extra visual materials
https://shorturl.at/bTGzb

Applicant
INI Design Studio
INI Design Studio is a multidisciplinary firm, offering comprehensive services in architecture, engineering, urban design, landscape, sustainability, interiors, research & art. With over 350 professionals, INI has completed 800+ projects across India & beyond & has been honoured with multiple awards. At the core of INI's philosophy are the 'I’s' — Inquiry, Imagination, Innovation, Inspiration & Inclusiveness — fostering an innovative, collaborative culture that advances global sustainability goals.

Author of the project
INI Design Studio

Customer
Hariyanis

Other participants
Lead Architects: Jayesh Hariyani, Bindu Hariyani
Architecture Firm: INI Design Studio
Interior Designer: INI Design Studio
Landscape Consultant: INI Design Studio
Structural Engineer: B. K. Shah
Civil Contractor: Ketan Thakkar
Facade Contractor: Hi-Fab, The Window Factory
Photography Credit: Karan Gajjar / The Space Tracing Company

Status of the project
Implemented

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