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Dream Home Designs & Constructions, jamia chowk nowgam srinagar, jammu & kashmir, Srinagar (2026)

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Jamia Chowk Nowgam Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

17/03/2026

PROJECT: Aegis House
A Contemporary Winter Dwelling in Kashmir Valley

Concept

Traditional winter houses rely on pitched tin roofs for snow shedding. Aegis House rethinks this approach by introducing a protective concrete frame that acts as a climatic shield, allowing the inner house to remain spatially (free) and expressive.

The idea is simple:
a house within a protective envelope — like a child within a mother’s arms.

Form & Massing
A grounded two-storey volume wrapped by a sloping concrete frame
Frame replaces the conventional pitched roof while managing snow and rain
Deep overhangs create buffer zones and semi-covered outdoor spaces
Spatial Idea
Inner volume: warm, transparent, human-scaled living spaces
Outer frame: strong, monolithic shell responding to climate
Clear contrast between lightness (glass/wood) and mass (concrete/stone)
Materials
Exposed concrete (frame + protection)
Local stone & brick (thermal mass)
Timber interiors (warmth)
High-performance glazing (views + insulation)
Climatic Response
Sloped frame handles snow load without traditional roofs
Thermal mass stabilizes indoor temperature
Transitional spaces act as microclimatic buffers
Statement
Aegis House reinterprets winter architecture—moving beyond conventional pitched roofs toward a more expressive, functional, and context-driven form, while remaining deeply rooted in the climate of Kashmir Valley.

25/09/2025

Residential project - The Bhat Manor- Sangam, Anantnag, j&K...
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09/09/2025

A 3BHK outhouse design for an online design-based global company (Decorilla) for their clients mostly from American cities- Requirement was 3 Bedrooms with attached washrooms, kitchen , dining, living, store, laundry, parking and a small pool

08/09/2025

This residence is rooted in the philosophy of “truth to materials and climate”. Every design decision emerges from the belief that architecture should grow out of its context — socially, environmentally, and materially. Rather than masking or imitating, the house celebrates the originality of locally available resources: exposed brick, stone from surrounding Kashmiri mountains, and timber details.
The design leans on the principles of minimal modern architecture while remaining deeply climatic responsive. In Kashmir’s harsh winters, architecture is not just shelter but survival — hence, every window, balcony, and wall was designed to optimize sun exposure, reduce energy loss, and anchor warmth. The stone chimney, rising as a spine of the house, is not just a functional heating element but a continuation of the plinth, grounding the structure in its context and traditions.

The house symbolizes a dialogue between tradition and modernity — where inherited techniques meet contemporary needs, creating a dwelling that is timeless yet forward-looking.
This residence in Sethar, Sangam (J&K) is more than a house — it’s a reflection of Kashmiri identity woven into modern living.

Plinth area: 1143 sq. ft.
Design concept: Exposed originality of materials, climatic responsiveness, and spatial harmony.
Materials: Local brick, mountain stone, and crafted finishes that narrate the story of their origin.

The plan is deliberately climate-conscious:
Most-used spaces align with the winter sun for natural warmth & minimize heat loss.
North-facing lobby and stair shaft .
A stone chimney, extending from plinth to roof, becomes both an aesthetic anchor and functional heart.

Spatial organization balances intimacy with openness:

Ground floor: Guest room, bedroom with ensuite, hamaam-dining-living seamlessly connected to kitchen, store, and laundry.

First floor: Master suite with lounge, guest room, prayer/study, and flexible living.

Attic: 800 sft function hall, embracing Kashmiri culture of gatherings and extended family living.

07/09/2025

This residence is rooted in the philosophy of “truth to materials and climate”. Every design decision emerges from the belief that architecture should grow out of its context — socially, environmentally, and materially. Rather than masking or imitating, the house celebrates the originality of locally available resources: exposed brick, stone from surrounding Kashmiri mountains, and timber details.
The design leans on the principles of minimal modern architecture while remaining deeply climatic responsive. In Kashmir’s harsh winters, architecture is not just shelter but survival — hence, every window, balcony, and wall was designed to optimize sun exposure, reduce energy loss, and anchor warmth. The stone chimney, rising as a spine of the house, is not just a functional heating element but a continuation of the plinth, grounding the structure in its context and traditions.

The house symbolizes a dialogue between tradition and modernity — where inherited techniques meet contemporary needs, creating a dwelling that is timeless yet forward-looking.
This residence in Sethar, Sangam (J&K) is more than a house — it’s a reflection of Kashmiri identity woven into modern living.

Plinth area: 1143 sq. ft.
Design concept: Exposed originality of materials, climatic responsiveness, and spatial harmony.
Materials: Local brick, mountain stone, and crafted finishes that narrate the story of their origin.

The plan is deliberately climate-conscious:
Most-used spaces align with the winter sun for natural warmth & minimize heat loss.
North-facing lobby and stair shaft .
A stone chimney, extending from plinth to roof, becomes both an aesthetic anchor and functional heart.

Spatial organization balances intimacy with openness:

Ground floor: Guest room, bedroom with ensuite, hamaam-dining-living seamlessly connected to kitchen, store, and laundry.

First floor: Master suite with lounge, guest room, prayer/study, and flexible living.

Attic: 800 sft function hall, embracing Kashmiri culture of gatherings and extended family living.

29/08/2025

A glimpse from some of the projects and renders ..

27/08/2025

designsdreamhome
A renovation project for roof cm facade renovation and redesigning, with minimal changes as disturbing the existing setting of a space can cause lots of damage in economic as well as aesthetic ways.

25/08/2025

designsdreamhome
A project just for design of a roof for contemporary architecture of a house site was at khull kulgam, j&k

06/07/2025

A kitchen interior design site at kulgam, j&k. Design concept is minimal modern interior design with soothing colors borrowed from nature showing respect to nature's color combination and providing a realistic natural connection of interior exterior and user.

03/07/2025

Note:- we don't recommend those kinds of residential house designs in kashmir, for topographical and climatic reasons. (A very bad example of housing design strategy - was designed due to client interventions and choices which were made by client due to bad influences from designs created by some engineers and so-called designers of valley- So far we've tried our best to make him agreed on certain important aspects like opening ratios in some place of house and window designs of rooms)
A 1033 Sft Residential house project, design completed and construction under process. As an architectural point of view keeping climatic and other conditions in mind this design is a disaster and very bad architectural and engineering practice. This design is just a fancy piece of work so when we start planning and designing a project especially in Kashmir as a context some important aspects should be taken in consideration.
1)- Seismic history and zone of valley.
2)- Harsh winters therfore planning openings , building envelope, roofing, orientation, floor heights, space usability, housing typology should be done accordingly with keeping kashmir in context.
3)- Adapting passive design strategies for best comfort zone of users.
4)- Landscape of complex is very much important we should go from garden to house not house to garden, as house and garden together could be a "genius loci" of the space which can be found by a good architectural and critical thinking.
5)- A designer shouldn't do "zeitgeist worship" during design process always think out of box.
A final suggestion and request for the citizens of valley who are planning for any kind of project or construction always listen to your Architect as he is a professional asset and can do best thing if cooperated by the client.

30/06/2025

840 Sft residential project , site at srinagar. Site area was just 2100 sft , the house was smartly and thoughtfully crafted from scratch. House includes 3 bedrooms, 2 guest rooms, 3 washrooms, kitchen lobby and separate stair shaft connecting all floors, and floors of house can be used as separate flats. Design strategy was to create "A seamless blend of comfort, aesthetics, and functionality—designed to not just look beautiful, but to feel like home."

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