Indoor Courtyards and Green Sanctuaries

Designing for the Tropics

Our approach in Bengaluru is simple: connect the indoors with the local climate. We do not believe in creating gardens that require constant artificial maintenance. Instead, we use tropical species like Monsteras, Areca Palms, and Fiddle-Leaf Figs that thrive in our local conditions.

The Anatomy of a Green Sanctuary

We approach every project by looking at how light and water move through your home. Here is how we transform standard spaces:

• Staircase Atriums: We turn transitional areas into living features by integrating built-in masonry planters at the base of the stairs, creating a vertical garden effect.
• Skylight Courtyards: By installing skylights, we flood the core of your house with sunlight. We add louvers to sculpt this light, creating shifting shadow patterns throughout the day.
• Seamless Transitions: We use large sliding glass doors and consistent flooring materials to remove the barrier between your living room and balcony, effectively turning your garden into an extension of your home.

The Practical Reality

Landscaping is as much about civil work as it is about botany. When we design a courtyard, we include:

• Waterproofing: A 3-layer system with geotextile lining to prevent any indoor leakage.
• Structural Load Management: On rooftops, we use lightweight soil mixes like vermiculite to keep the garden lush without putting stress on the slab.
• Drainage: Every planter, whether metal-fabricated or masonry-built, includes proper drainage cells to prevent water stagnation and root rot.

We love working with raw, honest materials—exposed brick, stone, and wood—to frame these green spaces. If you have an unused corner or a terrace that feels like a slab of concrete, we would love to help you reimagine it.