Sustainable Architectural Design & Build
Available across India
We design and build homes using local materials like earth and stone, handling everything from first sketch to final handover with our own team.
Pricing Guide
The 'Kaikale' Prefab Earthen Studio (700 sq. ft.)
Structural & Civil
- Foundation: Minimal impact stone plinth or stilt foundation suitable for uneven terrain.
- Superstructure: Prefabricated timber and mild steel skeletal frame, treated for termite and weather resistance.
- Walling: Traditional Wattle and Daub panels using woven bamboo lattice plastered with fermented mud mixture.
- Roofing: Mangalore or country tile roofing with heat-insulating under-liners on a wooden truss system.
Interiors & Finishes
- Flooring: Hand-polished red or black oxide flooring or unpolished terracotta tiles.
- Joinery: Reclaimed wood doors and windows with traditional brass hardware.
- Bathroom: Attached bathroom with rough granite counters, brass/copper finish fittings, and open-to-sky shower area.
Services & Logistics
- Electrical & Plumbing: External conduit wiring with industrial chic look and internal PVC piping connected to local bio-digester.
- Execution: Complete on-site assembly by the craftsmanship team within 7 months.
Bespoke Sustainable Villa (Rammed Earth)
Core Architecture
- Wall System: Load-bearing Rammed Earth walls (18 to 24 inches thick) using site-excavated soil, visually layered and UV stabilized.
- Stone Masonry: Locally sourced size-stone masonry for plinths, retaining walls, and feature walls.
- Roofing: Mixed roof profiles combining reinforced concrete filler slabs and sloping timber roofs with Mangalore tiles.
Handcrafted Finishes
- Flooring: Signature smooth colored oxide flooring in living areas; rough-cut local stone for semi-open areas.
- Verandahs: Deep 8ft+ verandahs with recycled timber pillars and built-in masonry seating.
- Windows: Large span pivoting doors or louvred wooden windows made from Honne or reclaimed Teak for cross-ventilation.
Utilities & Design
- Water Management: Integrated rainwater harvesting tank and greywater recycling reed-bed system design.
- Design Services: Full architectural design, structural engineering, and site supervision fees included.
Luxury Handcrafted Estate (Heritage Grade)
Master Craftsmanship
- Structure: Composite structures utilizing massive solid stone blocks and heavy-section reclaimed antique timber columns.
- Complex Earthwork: Specialized techniques including Cob walls, Adobe bricks, and stabilized mud blocks tailored to the environment.
- Joinery: Museum-quality restoration of antique doors sourced from heritage homes or bespoke fabrication using reclaimed Teak.
Premium Lifestyle
- Pools & Water Bodies: Construction of plunge pools or natural swimming ponds with chemical-free filtration.
- Flooring: Intricate inlay work combining oxide, timber decking, and handmade Athangudi tiles.
- Bathrooms: Spa-style bathrooms with open-to-sky courtyards, sunken stone bathtubs, and brass rain showers.
Landscape & Turnkey
- Landscape Integration: Rewilding the site with native trees and creating terraced edible gardens.
- Lighting & Logistics: Curated lighting design with warm ambient fixtures; covers logistics for difficult terrains and housing artisan teams.
About Sustainable Architectural Design & Build
Why We Build the Way We Do
I’m all about designing places that feel rooted - both to the land and to our traditions. For me, architecture isn’t just putting up walls. It’s about making spaces where Indian identity meets modern comfort. Since 2002, I’ve been experimenting with this idea at our studio in Magadi, where we literally build with the soil and stone under our feet.
How I Work
I offer a full Design + Build service, which is one smooth journey from the first sketch to the final handover. No bouncing between contractors. This keeps the vision tight and the process clear. I’m there through every step, whether you’re planning a private home, a villa, or a community space.
What Sets My Homes Apart
- Big windows, breezy verandas, and courtyards - perfect for tropical climate architecture.
- I love to break the boundary between inside and outside. You’ll find homes that open up to fields, gardens, or forests.
- Biophilic residential design is a big deal for me. I try to save trees and add lotus ponds or edible gardens where I can.
Material Choices
Building with the earth is my style. Rammed earth, adobe, and wattle-and-daub are techniques I use often. Local material sourcing is key - whether it’s stone from a nearby quarry or reclaimed wood. Lately, I’ve been developing prefab sustainable homes to make things quicker without losing that handmade touch.
The Team Behind Every Project
It’s never just me. Bahut saare log kaam karte hain - skilled craftsmen from all over India bring their own style and energy. Each project is a real team effort, with a mix of cultures and languages onsite.
Meet your Expert
Andagere Architects
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My Story
I'm Ajith, started Andagere Architects back in 2002, but my love for building goes way back—Hampi, Nrityagram, that old-school vibe, you know? Our studio sits out in Magadi, Bande Thota, where we live and work slow, earthy, Indian-modern style. Our crew’s a mix—city architects, local craftsmen, all hands-on. We even kicked off Samrakshan India to keep our vernacular roots alive. From Karnataka fields to Goa beaches, we build homes that just feel right.
My Work
All-in-one sustainable design - We do architecture, interiors, product design (Kailkale), and full design-build. Shanti Homes in Goa—ready-to-move, eco-friendly villas.
Earth & stone construction - Rammed earth homes, adobe, laterite stone, wattle-and-daub—buildings that breathe, using what the land gives.
Handcrafted, slow process - Nothing rushed here. We work with local artisans, crafting soulful spaces that blend old and new.
Who we build for - Nature lovers, slow-living folks, families, social projects—private homes, holiday retreats, community buildings.
