The Violet is a studio space for an architect & his team, his family and friends – A platform which facilitates exchange of ideas, learning, gathering, leisure, work and living. The envelope is designed as a simple rectangular one in the planar level, echoing the shape of the site with a south entry. The building is placed linear to the east-west. This ensures minimum exposure to the harsh sun. The north of the plot abutted its neighbours and this side traps ample north light through the clerestory windows which exaggerate the linearity of the structure from inside and pour in ample diffused sunlight to the interior spaces. The linear orientation of the building in the east-west with openings flanking the width of the building (5 m) allows an ever-changing mood of natural lighting inside the space and cross air ventilation.