Plot 33 by playball studio redefines compact urban living through a spatially clever and climatically responsive design. Located in a tight residential neighborhood adjacent to a university campus in Rajkot, this home transforms its 10×24-meter site into a tranquil retreat that breathes with light, openness, and adaptability.

With the park to its north and dense surroundings on all other sides, the house is designed to look outward—toward light and nature. The architecture stacks functional spaces in shifting plates, forming a cascading mass that steps back as it rises, creating terraces, improving ventilation, and allowing sunlight to filter through at varying angles.

What makes Plot 33 truly distinctive is its minimal yet expressive perforated metal façade. This screen wraps the upper levels in a semi-transparent layer, offering shade and privacy while maintaining a visual connection to the outdoors. On the east and west, cavity walls absorb both the structural system and the sun’s intensity, while the southern side is anchored by a vertical circulation core.

Inside, the spaces are calm and airy. Large openings frame views of the leafy park, while internal zoning ensures a balance between private moments and family interactions. It’s a house designed to adapt—to light, to movement, to climate, and to life.

This project is a strong reflection of playball studio’s philosophy. Founded by Ronak Gangdev and Celia Fernández Duque, the practice is known for blending global design perspectives with a deep contextual sensitivity. Their work focuses on crafting spatial experiences that are elegant yet efficient, poetic yet practical.

In Plot 33, that philosophy comes alive—through its modest footprint, thoughtful volume play, and an exterior that shields, breathes, and glows. This isn’t just a house built for today—it’s a home designed to age gracefully with the city, its users, and the seasons.