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title: Second Chapter Home
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# Second Chapter Home

## Project details

					## second chapter home

							
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					## project Description

					*The Second Chapter Home* is a renovation and vertical extension of an existing ground + one-storey residence, with a new second floor added to create a cohesive multi-level home. An internal steel-and-wood staircase connects the first and second floors through a cut in the existing slab, while the ground floor functions as the owner’s office. The new living spaces are designed in a contemporary South Indian style, with teak tones and rattan accents. An extended balcony with a sloped roof enhances the upper level, and a terrace-mounted solar structure makes the home net-zero, complemented by a terracotta-roofed car park at the front.

					## LOCATION

					Virugambakkam, Chennai

					## SERVICES

					Construction, Architecture, Interior design

					## size

					7,500 sqft

					## STATUS

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										Completed in Apr 2025

					## Solution

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										Sustainable Retrofit Strategy Incorporates a solar-powered terrace, shaded balconies, and climate-responsive additions to enhance performance and longevity.

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										Contemporary Vernacular Expression Blends modern planning with South Indian elements using teak tones, rattan, and sloped roofs.

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										Seamless Vertical Extension Integrates a new floor with the existing structure through a strategic slab cut and internal staircase—creating a unified home across levels.

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