BRICK BY BRICK

Taking cues from rural homes in Karnataka, this bungalow in Bangalore uses a modern semantic to give it a unique shape and form

- SHRUTI MYSORE VEDAVYAS

Putting the fun in functional is this 2,900 sq ft home in Bangalore called Hombale. Through the built space, its materiality and spatial vocabulary we defined the meaning of home for its inhabitants. The clients hail from suburbs of Karnataka, and wanted to integrate traditional and modern elements. The unique architectural narrative conveys the warmth and connectivity inherent in the vernacular structures of Karnataka, creating a retreat that embodies the essence of a village house.

The central courtyard, a nod to traditional village homes, provides a communal gathering area. Rooms are strategically placed around this central hub, ensuring privacy in an urban setting, while also fostering family unity, echoing the social fabric of rural communities. Further, a seamless flow between private and communal areas is created by the design of this multi-story dwelling.