Audumbara, an exploration of natural building materials with vernacular design techniques. This East facing residence is built on a 1,500 sft plot at Akshayanagar, Bangalore. When our clients, Mr. Krishna Katepalli & Srividhya, told us they were looking to build a traditional & eco-friendly home for their two kids & parents, we enthusiastically int...
Architecture firm
Tropic Responses
Location
Bengaluru, India
Photography
AB Photography
Principal architect
Sanjay Jain
Design team
Elakkiya, Hatim, Anoushka, Shruti, Siddharthi, Kave & Sanjay
Interior design
Tropic Responses
Structural engineer
Varenya Consultants
Visualization
Tropic Responses
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
CSEB, Kota stone, Jaisalmer stone, MS, Teakwood, Rattan, Oxide, Cement printed tiles
Client
Mr & Mrs Srividhya Krishna Katepalli
Typology
Residential › House
RP Architects: Aadhi residence is location in the very hot and dry climatic region of Tamil Nadu. The site is located next to an old house of the client’s parents. There are few farmlands and lots of trees – neem and tamarind trees, surrounding the site area.
Project name
Aadhi Residence
Architecture firm
RP Architects
Location
Andoorani, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, India
Photography
Aswin Yegappan SP, Ramya Prasad
Principal architect
Ramya Prasad
Interior design
RP Architects
Civil engineer
GnanaArul, Jothivilla constructions
Structural engineer
Arun Kumar, AJ constructions
Environmental & MEP
RP Architects
Supervision
RP Architects
Visualization
RP Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
GnanaArul, Jothivilla constructions
Material
Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks (CSEB), Rammed Earth walls, Mud plaster, Oxide walls and flooring, Natural stone flooring, Reclaimed
Client
Thiruvettai Athithiyan S
Typology
Residential › House
It is a residence located in a coastal community of Tithal, Gujarat, India. House 05 is designed in a manner of what we term it as a “regional modernism”. It is designed as a breath of fresh air amongst the jungle of indiscriminate modern boxes. to bring some nostalgia of the past with modern materials and design strategies of sustainability.
Architecture firm
MP Design Workshop
Location
Valsad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Nilkanth Bharucha, Noaidwin Sttudio
Principal architect
Mahendra Parekh, Alisha Patel & Parth Patel
Built area
199.3 m² / 2145 ft²
Landscape
Neemaee - Parita Jani , Urvish Bhatt
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood
Typology
Residential › House
The JK Glass Residence, a virtuous creation by Space Race Architects, unfolds as a luxurious and judiciously designed five-bedroom haven nestled in Punjab. It serves as a testimony to the design prowess of its architect, skillfully challenging traditional norms by seamlessly combining elegance and functionality. Inspired by the architectural allure...
Project name
JK Glass House
Architecture firm
Space Race Architects
Location
Jalandhar, Pubjab, India
Photography
Ravi Kanade. Video Credits: Aditya
Principal architect
Thakur Udayveer Singh
Design team
Ritika Singh, Lovejeet, Arshpreet
Collaborators
Specialist Manufacturers: Jaquar, Grohe, Souk, Aluk, Hettich, Pergo, Asian paints, D Décor. Content Credits: Komal Choksi
Interior design
Space Race Architects
Typology
Residential › House
Perched on the rugged and undulating landscape of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (India), this 4160 sqft plot houses 'Nesta', a Vastu-compliant five-story apartment. Crafted by Studio Hiraya, 'Nesta' stands out in the neighbourhood with its understated elegance, presenting a unique vision of contemporary apartment living. It offers residents the best of...
Architecture firm
Studio HIRAYA
Location
BNR Hills, Hyderabad, India
Principal architect
Vineeth Gangula, Sneha Gattu
Built area
3,400 ft² / per floor
Interior design
Studio HIRAYA
Structural engineer
RE Associates
Landscape
Vaishnavi Reddy
Lighting
Beta LED Lighting
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Material
RCC, Red brick masonry
Typology
Residential › Apartments
SANJAY PURI ARCHITECTS present the Nokha Village Community Centre, located in the desert region of Nokha in Rajasthan, India. The sweeping curvilinear volume rises up from the northeastern corner, looping around the site and rising up on the northwest corner to create a north facing open courtyard.
Project name
Nokha Village Community Centre
Architecture firm
Sanjay Puri Architects
Location
Mulwas , Silwa, Nokha, Bikaner, 334803, Rajasthan, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Principal architect
Sanjay Puri
Design team
Omkar Rane, Madhavi Belsare, Arjun Gupta
Interior design
Sanjay Puri Architects
Completion year
February 2024
Structural engineer
Vijaytech Consultants Pvt. Ltd
Landscape
Sanjay Puri Architects
Construction
Jagram Suthar
Typology
Cultural › Community Center
Experience the perfect blend of tranquility and modern luxury with "Tropical Retreat", a residential project designed to create a retreat of tropical appeal amidst the bustling urban landscape. This architectural marvel showcases a double-tapered roof, captivating rotating louvers.
Project name
Tropical Retreat
Architecture firm
Interspazio Design Consultants
Location
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Kemy Dhanjal
Design team
Kemy Dhanjal, Ritesh Gaba
Interior design
Kemy Dhanjal
Structural engineer
Bhupinder Singh
Environmental & MEP
S2 Construction
Landscape
Vipul Maheshwari
Lighting
Lights And Beyond
Material
marble, concrete, glass, wood, stone, steel
Typology
Residential › House
As an integral part of the rural fabric, Tribhuvana is Himanshu Patel’s d6thD design studio workspace located in a village called Khanderaopura near Ahmedabad, Gujarat. For Himanshu, creating vernacular spaces is a timeless endeavor. The design not only nurtures the creative process but also invites a renewed connection with nature and tradition. T...
Architecture firm
d6thD design studio
Location
Khanderaopura Village, Gujarat, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Himanshu Patel
Collaborators
Shivangi Buch
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Commercial › Office
