5 Bedroom Duplex on 1500 sqft Plot with Common Walls

Key Takeaways	Description
Project Overview	A case study of how ongrid.design helped Mr. Vishwakarma build a 5 bedroom duplex on 1500 sqft plot with common walls in Pune, Maharashtra.
Design Challenge	To maximize the space in a compact plot, overcome the challenges of common walls, and create a spacious and comfortable family home with a modern and elegant design.
Design Solution	A G+1 house plan with a balanced distribution of rooms and spaces, open floor plans. an internal courtyard, energy efficiency and sustainability features, and a gated community design.
Design Style	Modern and minimalist, with a white and grey color scheme, sleek lines, and geometric shapes.
Design Outcome	A stunning and functional 5 bedroom duplex that met all of Mr. Vishwakarma's needs and desires, and reflected his taste and personality. A testimony and example of how ongrid.design could help the homeowners to overcome the challenges and achieve the goals of building a dream house.

 

Introduction to the Design Challenge

Building a spacious and comfortable family home on a small plot of land can be a challenging task. Especially in urban areas, where land prices are high and space is limited, homeowners often compromise on their design preferences and settle for less than ideal solutions. However, with the help of ongrid.design, an online home design service provider, Mr. Vishwakarma was able to achieve his dream of building a 5 bedroom duplex on 1500 sqft plot with common walls in Pune, Maharashtra.

Mr. Vishwakarma wanted to build a house that could accommodate his large joint family of 10 members. He also wanted to have a modern and elegant design that would reflect his taste and personality.

He had purchased a 1500 sqft Gaumukhi plot in a gated community that offered security, privacy, and shared amenities. However, the plot's constraints made the design process more complex.

The plot was trapezoidal in shape, with a width of 25 feet and a length of 60 feet. It also had common walls on both sides, which meant that the house had to be attached to the neighbouring houses and could not have windows on the side walls. Moreover, the plot faced the north direction, which meant that it received less sunlight and ventilation.

Mr. Vishwakarma approached ongrid.design with his requirements and expectations, and was assigned a dedicated designer who worked with him throughout the project. Ongrid's online communication with Mr. Vishwakarma helped share design ideas, get feedback, and finalise the plans instantaneously.

Ongrid's advanced tools and features, such as 3D visualisation, virtual reality, and cost expectation, to create a realistic and accurate representation of the final outcome. The project architect also incorporated local insights and data, such as architectural preferences, materials, and regulations, to ensure that the design was suitable for the location and context.

The result was a stunning and functional 5 bedroom duplex that met all of Mr. Vishwakarma's needs and desires. The house had a total built-up area of 2400 sqft, with a ground floor and a first floor. The house had a contemporary and minimalist style, with a white and grey colour scheme, sleek lines, and geometric shapes. 

The house also had unique features and design elements, such as an internal courtyard, energy efficiency, and sustainability features, that enhanced the quality and value of the house. The house was also well integrated with the gated community design, and benefited from the security, privacy, and community living aspects.

In this case study, we will explore how ongrid.design helped Mr. Vishwakarma build his dream house and how the design strategies, plans, and visual elements were used to maximise the space in a compact plot, overcome the challenges of common walls, and create a beautiful and comfortable home for his family.

Maximising Space in a Compact Plot

One of the main challenges of designing a 5 bedroom duplex on a 1500 sqft plot house plan Indian style was to make the most of the available space and create a spacious and airy feel. The designer used several techniques and methods to achieve this goal, such as:

Efficient Use of 1500 sqft for a Family Home

Ongrid’s Architects ensured that the house had a balanced distribution of rooms and spaces on both floors to create a G+1 house plan, and that each room had a sufficient size and dimension to accommodate the furniture and fixtures. The designer also avoided wasting space on unnecessary or redundant elements, such as corridors, passages, or extra walls. The designer also used open floor plans and sliding doors to create a sense of continuity and flow between the rooms and spaces, and to allow for flexibility and adaptability of the usage.

Incorporating Common Walls in the Design

Another challenge of designing a 5 bedroom duplex on a 1500 sqft plot was to deal with the common walls on both sides of the plot. The common walls meant that the house had to be attached to the neighbouring houses and could not have windows on the side walls. This posed a problem for the lighting and ventilation of the house, as well as the privacy and aesthetics of the house. The designer solved this problem by using the following strategies:

• The designer oriented the house in such a way that the front and rear walls faced the east and west directions, respectively. This way, the house could receive maximum sunlight and breeze from the front and rear windows and doors, and also have a pleasant view of the surroundings.
• The designer created an internal courtyard in the centre of the house, which acted as a source of natural light and ventilation for the rooms and spaces that were adjacent to the common walls. The internal courtyard also added a touch of greenery and nature to the house, and created a focal point for the design.
• The designer used decorative elements and artworks to cover and beautify the common walls, and to create a personalised and stylish look for the house. The designer also used wall niches and shelves to create storage and display spaces on the common walls.

 

Architectural Design and Plans

The architectural design and plans of the 5 bedroom duplex on 1500 sqft plot were based on the modern and minimalist style, with a white and grey colour scheme, sleek lines, and geometric shapes. The house had a simple and elegant facade, with a flat roof, a rectangular shape, and a glass door.

The house also had a modern duplex house front elevation design, with a duplex elevation 3d effect, and a front elevation for 2 floor house that showed the contrast and harmony between the ground floor and the first floor. The house also had a car parking space in the front, and a small garden in the rear.

The house had a total built-up area of 2400 sqft, with a ground floor and a first floor. The house had a balanced distribution of rooms and spaces on both floors, and each room had a sufficient size and dimension to accommodate the furniture and fixtures.

The house also had open floor plans and sliding doors to create a sense of continuity and flow between the rooms and spaces, and to allow for flexibility and adaptability of the usage. The house also had large windows and doors to allow for maximum sunlight and breeze, and to have a pleasant view of the surroundings.

The house also had an internal courtyard in the centre of the house, which acted as a source of natural light and ventilation for the rooms and spaces that were adjacent to the common walls. The internal courtyard also added a touch of greenery and nature to the house, and created a focal point for the design.

The following sections will provide a detailed look at the architectural design and plans of the 5 bedroom duplex on a 1500 sqft plot, with the help of floor plans, 3D views, and descriptions.

G+1 House Plan Overview

The G+1 house plan overview shows the layout and distribution of the rooms and spaces on the ground floor and the first floor. The ground floor had a living area, a dining space, a kitchen, a common bathroom, a bedroom, and a staircase. The first floor had a master bedroom with an attached bathroom and a balcony, two additional bedrooms with attached bathrooms, and a family lounge.

The internal courtyard was located in the centre of the house, and was accessible from both floors. The following table shows the dimensions and areas of the rooms and spaces on both floors.

Interior Design and Aesthetics

The interior design and aesthetics of the 5 bedroom duplex on 1500 sqft plot were based on the modern and minimalist style, with a white and grey colour scheme, sleek lines, and geometric shapes. The house had a simple and elegant look, with a light and airy feel. The house also had unique features and design elements, such as false ceilings, indirect lighting, wall niches, and artworks, that enhanced the quality and value of the house.

The house also had different colour schemes and decorative elements in the bedrooms, to suit the preferences and personalities of the family members. The house also had high-quality materials and furniture that were durable, comfortable, and stylish.

The following sections will provide a detailed look at the interior design and aesthetics of the 5 bedroom duplex on a 1500 sqft plot, with the help of 3D views and descriptions.

Modern Living Area and Dining Space

The living area and the dining space were located on the ground floor, facing the east direction. They were connected by an open floor plan and a sliding door, creating a sense of continuity and flow between the spaces.

The living area and the dining space had a white and grey colour scheme, with a wooden flooring. The living area had a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV unit, and a rug. The dining space had a dining table, a dining chair set, and a chandelier.

The living area and the dining space also had large windows and a glass door that allowed for maximum sunlight and breeze, and offered a pleasant view of the front garden and the street. The living area and the dining space also had false ceilings with indirect lighting and ceiling fans. The living area and the dining space were the main social and entertainment spaces in the house, where the family members and guests could relax, interact, and enjoy.

Master Bedroom and Additional Bedrooms

The master bedroom and the additional bedrooms were located on the first floor, with different colour schemes and decorative elements. The master bedroom had a white and blue colour scheme, with a wooden flooring. The master bedroom had a king-sized bed, a wardrobe, a dressing table, a TV unit, and a study table. The master bedroom also had an attached bathroom and a balcony.

The master bedroom was the largest and most luxurious bedroom in the house, and was meant for Mr. Vishwakarma and his wife. The additional bedrooms had different colour schemes and decorative elements to suit the preferences and personalities of the family members.

The additional bedrooms had queen-sized beds, wardrobes, dressing tables, and study tables. The additional bedrooms also had attached bathrooms and large windows. The additional bedrooms were meant for Mr. Vishwakarma's parents, his brothers and their wives, and his children. The master bedroom and the additional bedrooms also had false ceilings with indirect lighting and ceiling fans. The master bedroom and the additional bedrooms were the main private and personal spaces in the house, where the family members could rest, sleep, and work.

Unique Features and Design Elements

The 5 bedroom duplex on a 1500 sqft plot had some unique features and design elements that made it stand out from the other houses in the gated community. These features and elements added value and quality to the house, and also reflected the creativity and innovation of ongrid.design. Some of these features and elements were:

Internal Courtyard for Natural Light

The internal courtyard was one of the most distinctive and attractive features of the house. It was located in the centre of the house, and was accessible from both floors. It had a square shape, with a dimension of 10 x 10 feet.

It had a skylight on the roof that allowed for natural light to enter the house. It also had a water fountain and a planter in the middle, that created a soothing sound and a touch of greenery. It also had seating arrangements and decorative items around the edges, which made it a cosy and inviting space.

The internal courtyard acted as a source of natural light and ventilation for the rooms and spaces that were adjacent to the common walls. It also added a focal point and a visual interest to the design. It also created a sense of connection and interaction between the family members on both floors. The internal courtyard was a unique and innovative solution to the challenge of common walls, and also a beautiful and functional feature of the house.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Features

The 5 bedroom duplex on 1500 sqft plot also had some energy efficiency and sustainability features that made it a green and eco-friendly house. These features reduced the energy consumption and the carbon footprint of the house, and also saved the operating costs and the maintenance costs of the house. Some of these features were:

• The house had a solar panel system on the roof that generated renewable and clean energy for the house. The solar panel system also had a battery backup and a grid connection that ensured a reliable and uninterrupted power supply for the house.
• The house had a rainwater harvesting system on the roof that collected and stored the rainwater for the house. The rainwater harvesting system also had a filtration and purification system, that made the rainwater safe and usable for the house. 
• The house had a thermal insulation system on the walls and the roof, that prevented the heat loss and the heat gain of the house. The thermal insulation system also improved the comfort and performance of the house, and reduced the need for artificial heating and cooling of the house. 

 

The Impact of a Gated Community Design

The gated community also had a common wall house plan, that reduced the visibility and exposure of the houses to the outside world, and increased the isolation and protection of the houses from the noise and pollution. The gated community design also had some disadvantages for the security and privacy of the homeowners, such as:

• The gated community design created a dependency and vulnerability for the homeowners, as they had to rely on the common facilities and services of the community, such as the water supply, the electricity supply, the waste management, and the maintenance. If any of these facilities or services failed or malfunctioned, it could affect the quality and comfort of the homeowners, and also cause inconvenience and hassle for them.
• The gated community design also created a lack of diversity and individuality for the homeowners, as they had to follow a uniform and standard design and layout for their houses, and could not have individual and customised features and elements. This could limit the creativity and expression of the homeowners, and also make their houses boring and monotonous.

Community Living and Shared Amenities

Another advantage of the gated community design was that it offered a high level of community living and shared amenities for the homeowners. The gated community had a common area and a clubhouse that provided various facilities and activities for the homeowners, such as a swimming pool, a gym, a playground, a library, a cafe, and a hall.

The gated community also had regular events and programs that encouraged the interaction and participation of the homeowners, such as a festival celebration, a cultural show, a sports tournament, and a social service. The gated community also had a resident welfare association and a management committee that represented the interests and needs of the homeowners, and also resolved the issues and conflicts among them. The gated community design also had some disadvantages for the community living and shared amenities of the homeowners, such as:

• The gated community design created a sense of detachment and alienation for the homeowners, as they had to live in a closed and exclusive community, and could not have open and inclusive relations with the neighbouring and surrounding communities. This could limit the exposure and awareness of the homeowners, and also create a bias and prejudice among them.
• The gated community design also created a possibility of conflict and disagreement for the homeowners, as they had to share the common facilities and services of the community, and also follow the rules and regulations of the community. This could cause friction and resentment among the homeowners, and also lead to disputes and complaints among them.

 

Building Your Dream House

The 5 bedroom duplex on 1500 sqft plot was a successful and satisfying project for Mr. Vishwakarma and his family, as they were able to build their dream house on a small plot of land, with the help of ongrid.design.

The 5 bedroom duplex on 1500 sqft plot was a testimony and example of how ongrid.design could help homeowners to overcome challenges and achieve the goals of building a spacious and comfortable family home on a small plot of land, with a modern and elegant design, and a green and eco-friendly approach. The 5-bedroom duplex on 1500 sqft plot was also a reflection and expression of the needs and desires of Mr. Vishwakarma and his family, and how ongrid.design could help them to realise and fulfil their dream house.