A contemporary protruding balcony on the 5 marla house in I-9, Islamabad, illuminated at twilight to showcase its modern architectural style.
Angled dusk view of a modern 5 marla corner house renovation in I-9, Islamabad, showcasing its concrete facade, integrated lighting, and protruding balconies.
CLIENT

A&F Homes

Project Type

Renovation

LOCATION

House 739, Street 3, Sector I-9, Islamabad

Status

2025 - Ongoing

Tags
Architecture design

A Modernist Transformation: 5 Marla Corner House, Sector I-9, Islamabad

This project is the complete architectural renovation of a 5 Marla corner residence in Sector I-9, Islamabad. The primary design objective was to reconfigure and modernize the existing structure, maximizing the corner plot’s potential for natural light and dual-aspect views through a minimalist and functional design.

This 5 marla house exterior massing is defined by a composition of interlocking cubist forms, clad in large-format, textured concrete panels. Key architectural features include deeply recessed, cantilevered window boxes framed in dark composite materials, which create sheltered balconies and enhance the sense of depth. An open-riser concrete staircase provides external circulation while acting as a strong diagonal element against the rectilinear facade.

Detailing is kept minimal to emphasize form and material. Vertical slit lighting is integrated directly into the concrete panels, accentuating the home's verticality at night. This monolithic aesthetic is softened by integrated planters on the upper levels which allow for cascading greenery.

Front facade of the renovated 5 marla house in Sector I-9, Islamabad, featuring a minimalist concrete design, an external staircase, and a prominent balcony.
Low-angle view of a modern 5 marla corner house in I-9, Islamabad, highlighting the exterior staircase and main cantilevered balcony after renovation.
Wide evening shot of the renovated 5 marla corner house in Sector I-9, Islamabad, showing its illuminated concrete facade and modern landscaping.
Front elevation of the contemporary 5 marla house in Islamabad, featuring a minimalist concrete design with its reflection visible on a wet street at dusk.