--- title: "A House Reborn: Award-Nominated Urban Renovation in Whitefield" description: "Explore our urban renovation of a 60-year-old Whitefield home. See how we combined minimalist architecture, open volumes, and sustainable design to transform this space." canonical: https://mytribe.in/architecture4a/residential-architecture-design/a-house-reborn-award-nominated-urban-renovation last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # A House Reborn: Urban Renovation in Whitefield Tribe Verified · ArchDaily Building of the Year Nominee By [Studio 4A](https://mytribe.in/architecture4a) · Visit Studio in Narayanapura; Projects across Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Kodagu & Karnataka · ₹280 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up Area (estimate) Part of [Residential Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/architecture4a/residential-architecture-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/architecture4a/residential-architecture-design/gallery) A 60-year-old Whitefield property transformed. We retained the original foundation while reimagining the interiors with minimalist, light-filled volumes and reclaimed materials. ## Photos and videos - ![The entrance to 'A House Reborn' is marked by a long driveway framed by a creeper-laden pergola. This green corridor creates a peaceful transition from the city into the private sanctuary of the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/36657668-c3ae-4d84-86fc-6ab516005930) - ![The exterior of the renovated house, showing the interplay of open verandas and solid white walls. The design creates a strong connection to the garden, with large openings that blur the boundary between inside and out.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70886529-2380-49dc-9ba1-e228fcfd2a82) - ![A view of the home's exterior, where clean white geometric forms interact with the lush garden. The design includes shaded outdoor living spaces that are integrated with the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de47d2ee-fe8c-43c6-accd-044d133b0bff) - ![The open-plan living and dining area is designed as one continuous space. A double-height window in the living room and large openings in the dining area ensure the home is filled with light and connected to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4ef684c-3d09-4015-9e80-af8a3fd95c48) - ![The living room is defined by a double-height, hand-painted mural depicting local foliage. This artistic feature brings the essence of the garden indoors, complemented by spherical pendant lights and comfortable, modern furniture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/460faf53-54d6-48bb-83d4-0a2f1aac5739) - ![Another view of the living area, where a rocking chair sits before the large foliage mural. This corner is designed as a quiet space for reflection, connecting with the home's artistic and natural themes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c70b68d-ccd5-4f41-bd0f-af540d458bbd) - ![Looking from the dining area into the living room, this view highlights the open, flowing nature of the ground floor. The mural acts as a stunning backdrop, unifying the different zones of the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6399b459-74f1-4f51-9465-ef0c0cd5f671) - ![The dining area is situated next to a courtyard, with large windows that let in natural light. The material palette is a mix of patterned heritage floor tiles and a modern marble-topped dining table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e293055-4ae0-45a5-bc3c-782b165f72f3) - ![A view into the bright and airy dining room. The space is framed by a doorway, creating a sense of procession and highlighting the clean, minimalist interior design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9eac3f21-3241-468e-907f-3d668abb0ce8) - ![We created this cozy reading corner with a built-in wooden window seat. The butterfly chair and large windows, filtered by sheer curtains, make it a perfect spot to relax with a book in the afternoon sun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91107cfc-9409-447a-8bc3-356f0b211734) - ![A quiet nook in a hallway, featuring a modern chair and a large window with a geometric grille. This space demonstrates our belief that even transitional areas can be designed as moments of pause and beauty.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e1c12b2-ee3c-40fd-bfcd-8b6a14aecad2) - ![The upper-level corridor and skylit bridge. We used paneled walls and a wooden ceiling to add texture and detail, while the bridge connects the private areas of the home across the double-height living space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19579052-1a2a-4be0-b557-cb02fe750b89) - ![The skylit bridge connecting the two wings of the upper floor. The wooden flooring and simple railings are illuminated from above, creating a bright and uplifting passageway.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5072d8f3-2243-492d-aec4-b1da41cdb98d) - ![A view of the skylit bridge through sliding paneled doors. This design allows the upstairs area to be opened up or closed off, providing flexibility and privacy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d48955c3-6871-4288-9c3b-b16ef04f9355) - ![A small, intimate seating area featuring a traditional puja niche carved from wood. This space blends modern design with cultural elements, using dark marble flooring and warm lighting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0af0e14f-0c9a-4ceb-9eaa-0107a28ccd18) - ![Detail of the paneled door and puja niche. The design combines rich wood paneling, a custom mural, and dark marble flooring, showcasing a blend of textures and materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e32d0a12-13c1-4521-bf48-ea50304a2372) - ![A close-up of the living room, showing the hand-painted mural next to the custom wooden media unit. A large indoor plant further enhances the connection to nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c44e3018-cfb4-4bc2-b8ef-bb0468fcb2e0) - ![Sunlight streams through the large windows of the staircase, creating patterns of light and shadow. The design ensures that every part of the house, including circulation spaces, feels bright and connected to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be87170d-4c9b-495e-a2c1-26ec30331fd3) ## About A House Reborn: Award-Nominated Urban Renovation Renovating a 60-year-old home requires a delicate balance between structural integrity and modern spatial needs. For this Whitefield project, we focused on dismantling the rigid, compartmentalized layout of the original build to create a continuous, open-plan ground floor. By introducing double-height ceilings and strategic skylights, we pulled natural light into the building's core, connecting the dining and living zones to the surrounding garden. Designing for an existing footprint brings unique challenges, particularly when the goal is to modernize without losing the building's soul. We kept the original foundation, which provided a sturdy base, but we reworked the internal flow to better suit contemporary living. ### Materiality and Texture We selected materials that bridge the gap between the old and the new. Dark Kota stone flooring provides a grounded, cool contrast to the warm, white-walled living areas. To introduce warmth, we incorporated reclaimed wood for ceiling treatments and shelving, while heritage-patterned floor tiles in the dining area offer a subtle nod to the home's past. ### Light as a Structural Element The central challenge was the lack of natural light. Our solution involved carving out a skylit bridge on the upper level. This architectural intervention does more than just move people between wings; it acts as a light well, funneling sunlight deep into the heart of the house. ### Artistic Integration We collaborated on a large-scale mural for the living room, depicting local foliage to visually bridge the indoors with the garden outside. This, combined with the double-height window in the living area, creates an experience where the landscape feels like a permanent guest in the home. This project stands as proof that renovation, when approached with a focus on structural adaptation and material honesty, can produce a home that feels entirely new without erasing its history. ## About Studio 4A We are Studio 4A, an architecture and design practice based in Bangalore. We focus on modern, minimalist spaces that prioritize natural light, local materials, and sensible structural renovations. Our approach is about finding character in the existing architecture and enhancing it, rather than starting from scratch. 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