Designed by VSG Studio
At first glance, Noah’s Ark reads as a quiet, assured presence within its Raipur setting, an architecture that resists spectacle in favour of longevity. Designed by VSG Studio, the 6,500 sq. ft. residence emerges from a brief rooted in clarity: to create a home that feels warm, timeless, and deeply liveable without tipping into austerity. The result is a house that speaks softly, allowing proportion, material honesty, and personal memory to do the heavy lifting. Rather than chasing trends, the design is grounded in restraint, an approach that gives the home its enduring character.
The architectural narrative begins with the L-shaped plan, a decisive move that opens the house toward the north and east, inviting in generous daylight while shielding interiors from Raipur’s harsher sun. This orientation is not merely climatic but experiential. As one moves through the home, spaces unfold with intuitive ease – living areas flowing into gardens, terraces stepping back to create moments of pause and prospect. Each level enjoys visual continuity with the landscape, ensuring that greenery remains a constant companion. The house feels porous yet protected, open without ever feeling exposed.
Materiality is handled with similar discipline. The exterior palette – exposed brick, white plaster, and raw concrete, is deliberately limited, allowing form and shadow to animate the façade. Patterned brickwork appears selectively, lending depth and texture while responding to changing light across the day. Inside, the language softens but remains cohesive. Polished Kota stone flooring runs throughout the home, creating a seamless visual base. Carefully placed inserts of yellow Jaisalmer stone, rough Kota, and white marble introduce gentle variation. One of the most evocative moments is a sunlit corner of the living room, finished entirely in yellow Jaisalmer stone, a quiet reading nook that captures warmth both literal and emotional.
The bedrooms are conceived as deeply personal retreats, where calmness is shaped through proportion, material restraint, and natural light rather than overt design gestures. Each room follows the home’s larger architectural philosophy – quiet, grounded, and intuitive, using soft daylight, muted finishes, and uncluttered spatial planning to create a sense of ease. Openings are carefully positioned to frame greenery and sky, allowing the outside to gently filter in without compromising privacy. Furnishings remain understated, with select wooden pieces and personal objects introducing warmth and familiarity. The result are the bedrooms that feel restful yet rooted, offering comfort that is timeless rather than trend-driven – spaces designed to unwind, reflect, and quietly belong to their occupants.
What ultimately elevates Noah’s Ark is its sense of lived-in authenticity. Existing wooden furniture, carried forward from the clients’ earlier home, sits comfortably alongside the new architecture. Travel souvenirs and personal artefacts are thoughtfully placed, adding layers of memory that temper the home’s clean lines. These elements do not feel curated for effect; instead, they ground the house in the rhythms of its inhabitants’ lives. In doing so, Noah’s Ark achieves a rare balance, contemporary yet familiar, minimal yet generous – a home designed not just to be admired, but to age gracefully alongside those who live within it.
Fact File
Project Name: Noah’s Ark
Design Studio: VSG Studio
Website: www.vsgstudio.in
Project Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Built-up Area: 6,500 sq. ft.
Site Area: 7,100 sq. ft.
Lead Architects: Garima Patel, Pramesh Savalia
Photography: Manish Malli