Architectural Exteriors & Facades
Your home's facade is its first impression. We design exteriors that blend structure with natural elements, creating a lasting architectural statement for your property.
An elevation is a reflection of the house from the inside out. This design is a testament to sophistication, with its complex interplay of volumes, wood cladding, and large glass windows.
A proposed design for the VN Vista luxury apartment building in Nagarbhavi. Our focus was on creating well-designed homes with ample light and ventilation, expressed through a modern and elegant facade.
The proposed day-view elevation for VN Vista premium apartments in Bangalore. The design features a clean material palette of white, grey, and wood, with spacious balconies for each unit.
The proposed night-view elevation for VN Vista apartments. We believe luxury is found in the comfort of well-lit and well-ventilated homes, and the lighting design here highlights the building's key architectural features.
A closer view of the VN Vista facade, showing the layering of materials and the integration of greenery on the rooftop and balconies.
Another angle of the VN Vista apartment building, showcasing its clean lines and modern aesthetic.
A detailed crop of the VN Vista elevation at dusk, highlighting the warm interior lighting seen from the outside.
About this collection
An elevation is more than a street-facing wall; it is the boundary where your private sanctuary meets the world. We focus on the layering of materials like Italian marble cladding, natural stone, and vertical greenery to ensure the facade evolves beautifully from day to night. When we design these elevations, we account for local climate conditions to maintain durability while keeping the aesthetic sharp and modern.
Our approach to exteriors centers on the interplay of volumes and the strategic use of material palettes. For residential projects, we often utilize a combination of wood, brick, and high-grade glass to create depth. For apartment buildings, like our VN Vista project in Nagarbhavi, we prioritize functional beauty, integrating rooftop pergolas and specialized lighting to ensure the building looks as intentional at dusk as it does in the bright afternoon sun.
Our Design Philosophy
- Material Integrity: We avoid generic finishes. Whether it is marble, stone, or exposed brickwork, we select materials that age gracefully and retain their character over time.
- Climate Responsive: A beautiful facade must also be practical. We design deep balconies and overhangs to provide shade, reducing heat gain while maintaining ventilation.
- Light and Shadow: Our facade designs use recessed lighting and structural projections to cast shadows, adding a dynamic quality to the building's exterior throughout the day.
We provide end-to-end architectural design, including site analysis, floor plans, and technical documentation for MEP services, ensuring the exterior vision is fully realized during the construction phase.
Archemist Architects
We are Divya and Yogesh. We started Archemist Architects to turn bare plots into spaces that breathe. For us, a facade is the soul of the home, and we love playing with light and texture to make that first impression count.
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