Seaside moods and sunset views: Chennai’s natural beauty from our windows
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- August 30, 2023
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Just imagine this…
It’s a beautiful dawn as you stand at a window in your apartment, looking out at the deep sapphire ocean – the majestic Bay of Bengal. The sun gently rises at the distant horizon. As you take in the beautiful scene, you’re sipping from a mug of Chennai’s best filter coffee and letting your mind roam free to find its cadence. What a difference it makes to start each morning anew by looking out at a scenic seascape and feeling the peace and renewal that Nature brings.
Another moment to cherish is when dusk arrives. You can watch it from another room in your apartment and see a wholly different spectacle. In Chennai, the sun sets not over the water but behind the cityscape. Like you, people in the homes and streets behind yours are slowing down to the mellow evening when energy ebbs. As darkness falls, innumerable little lights twinkle away from street lamps, homes and shops of all shapes and sizes…
All these perspectives of beauty, tranquillity, glorious sunrises and sunsets need not be just in your imagination. It’s an experience that can be yours to savour endlessly.
Before buying, consider these 12 important points about an apartment’s outlook or view
Is there enough natural light?
The quality of natural light in an apartment can significantly affect your mood and life energy. Natural light is not only pleasing, but it also promotes a sense of active well-being and helps regulate your sleep patterns.
Will you have soothing scenery?
What do you see when you look out of your apartment? The sights you can see can impact your quality of life. Whether it's a serene ocean or a bustling cityscape, it must be pleasing to the glance. It can offer solace and a sense of connection to the outside world.
Can you be sure of privacy?
Privacy should also be one of your prime considerations when considering any apartment. The apartment design should balance the availability of engaging visual vistas and adequate protection from unwanted eyes.
What is the apartment orientation?
The direction an apartment faces can determine the direction and amount of sunlight it receives throughout the day. There should be neither too much glare nor too little sunlight, especially in relation to changing weather.
Can outside noise be regulated?
An apartment overlooking a busy street or a commercial area might suffer too much noise pollution, affecting your peace. To mitigate this, if you can look out at a garden or a water body, you can enjoy the soothing sounds of nature.
What will the future outlook be?
Evaluating any planned developments near your apartment is essential. Future construction projects could compromise a current unobstructed eye-view.
Do the outdoors and indoors meld?
If your apartment has a French window opening onto a balcony, a terrace, or any outdoor space, this can significantly enhance your apartment’s value for you. It can extend your living space and let the outdoors and indoors merge into each other. This could be particularly beneficial in urban environments with limited open spaces.
How well can you enjoy the seasons?
When buying an apartment in Chennai, you may need to consider how your scenery around may change with the seasons. A warm summer tableau may give way to a dramatic monsoon spectacle. An apartment that offers such seasonal changing visions is like a front-row seat to Chennai's Theatre of Nature.
Is there good energy efficiency?
Apartments well-designed for energy efficiency will usually be very particular about allowing in adequate light and air. Part of the science of good architecture is that apartments must offer lower energy consumption (and bills) by reducing the need for artificial lighting, fans and ACs.
What about residents’ safety?
Proper placement of decks or balconies can be critical as a safety factor, especially in high-rise buildings. They should be positioned and designed to prevent mishaps, especially for homes with children or elderly residents.
Is there enough cross ventilation?
Architects and builders often talk of “cross ventilation”, where inlets and outlets for air are placed on opposite sides of a room. One side of the apartment that faces the direction of the prevalent wind acts as an inlet for the fresh, cooler air from outside. As the cooler air enters the room, it pushes the warmer air out through the opposite opening, creating a continuous airflow that cools the room naturally, regulates internal moisture levels and improves the overall air quality.
Is there anything of architectural interest within vision’s sweep?
Interesting architectural elements within the apartment complex or surrounding buildings will enhance the merits of your residence. A combination of traditional and modern architecture, the play of shadows and light across different structures, or an iconic landmark in the distance can all contribute to your sense of selecting a great place. Living at the cusp, where the classic and the new coexist harmoniously, would be wonderful.
