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            20 September 1971
            The Amit Ambalal house by architect Bernard Kohn
             

            Ambalal family home in Ahmedabad

            1964-1971

            The house takes a form that extends in all directions, with a brick and concrete structure that seems to rise from the ground. The hierarchy of space is defined by the order of sequence between each room such as the entrance, central space, living room, exterior and bedrooms.

            Development plan

            Scéhma de Bernard Kohn sur la maison d'Amit Ambalal

            House plans

            Le plan de la maison de la famille d'Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            Plan-de-la-maison-Ambalal-R-1 de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            Plan-de-la-maison-Ambalal-Plan-R2 de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            Coupe-de-la-maison-d'Amit-Ambalal-de-l'architecte-Bernard-Kohn-1
            Plan-de-la-maison-Ambalal-Plan-Toiture de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            Model photos

            Maquette de la maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn 2

            Initial concept



            Maquette-initiale-de-la-maison-d'Amit-Ambalal-de-l'architecte-Bernard-Kohn

            Wind frequency diagram

            The reason for the masion's angle is to maximize natural ventilation. Kohn decided on the angle of the building after spending a year checking the wind direction in Ahmedabad. In India, an efficient ventilation system is essential to survive the summer heat.

            Fréquence du vent d'Ahmedabad de l'architecte Bernard Kohn pour la maison d'Amit Ambalal

            Video of the house, built in 2024

            Skylight

            On entering the house, visitors are greeted by a triple height of around 10 meters, accompanied by zenithal lighting.

            Letters exchanged with the Ambalal family

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            Meuble La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            Photos from the 1960s

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            Photos taken in 2024

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn
            La maison d'Amit Ambalal de l'architecte Bernard Kohn

            Context

            The house is located in the neighborhood called Navrangpura, which lies on the left side of the Sabarmati River. The surrounding area includes the University of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, CEPT, as well as many other houses in the area.

            Project

            Mr. Ambalal Himatal (father) and Mr. Amit Ambalal (son) wanted to replace their old bangalow with a new home that reflected their lives. After meeting several architects, they entrusted the design to Bernard Kohn, who understood the role of architecture as being the most in tune with nature and the closest to man. Throughout the design process, Kohn visited the Ambalals regularly, befriending them and understanding their lives. As an artist, Amit Ambalal needed exhibition walls in his home. So Kohn designed the ground floor to be very high, with zenithal lighting to highlight the works of art. In addition, the diagonal walls, reminiscent of a pyramid, serve to block light in summer and let it in abundantly in winter. The house was once red with exposed bricks, but has been renovated and painted in white plaster.

            Program

            Private home

            Technical Data Sheet

            Client: Ambalal family
            Surface: 3,000 m²
            Design: 1964
            Delivery: 1971
            Architect: Bernard Kohn

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