Punjab Kotie

New Construction

Client: Singh Family

Year: 2011

Status:

Single Family

In a common practice among immigrants, the construction of single-family residences in their countries of origin is prevalent. Notably, 90% of new residential constructions in Punjab villages are financially supported from overseas. Proposing a conceptual design to five brothers and their families, residing in Toronto, London, and New York, the objective was to develop a net-zero, multi-generational vacation home built to western standards. The aim was to create a space that is not only comfortable and sustainable but also appealing to the second and third generations, encouraging them to connect with and preserve their cultural roots. With a project start date yet to be determined, initial efforts included minor renovation work to restore existing structures to livable conditions.

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[ CHALLENGE ]

Coordination: Sign-off among five brothers and their families proved difficult due to time zones, varied financial contributions, and differing design visions.

Design: Aligning Indian architectural aesthetics with Western standards was time-consuming and complex.

Limited Technology: Remote project management was not feasible, given the early stage of smartphone adoption at the time and limited internet access in rural Punjab.

Local Sourcing: Navigating the availability of building materials and local trades knowledge in the region impacted schedule and milestones

[ SCOPE ]

Program: 4000 Sq. Ft., 4 Bed, 4 Bathroom Single Family

Design: Design architect - Munly Brown Studios in NY, local architect to produce permit set.

Net Zero: 6kw Solar Array, Solar Hot water heating, geothermal heat pumps, dual pane windows, and Low VOC Paint