Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days agoAurva Illam House / Iki Builds
Aurva Illam redefines modern luxury through bespoke materiality, thermal autonomy, and zero-air-conditioning design rather than conventional glass-and-marble aesthetics.
The project draws inspiration from the kinetic art of Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, translating his exploration of light, rhythm, and perception into a dynamic architectural form. Wooden panels and movable brise-soleil run across the facades, allowing residents to control light and privacy while creating shifting patterns visible from the street. These mobile elements contribute both to environmental performance, through solar and ventilation regulation, and to the building's visual identity, as their movement alters the facade's appearance depending on time of day and viewing angle.