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Minimalist Waterfront Home Architecture and Design

byBillimoria & AssociatesTakes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Studio in High GroundsStarts from₹350 ₹ per sq. ft.View full gallery

This project demonstrates our approach to modern architecture, where the structure recedes to highlight the natural environment and create a seamless connection between indoor spaces and the landscape.

A collage of our "Waterfront Home" project, featured in Architectural Digest. The design philosophy was to create an interior that feels like a part of the landscape, protecting from the elements while embracing the view.

This image highlights the minimalist aesthetic of the "Waterfront Home." The top photo shows the indoor water court, while the bottom photo captures the seamless transition from the living area to the lakeside through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A short video tour of the "Waterfront Home," showcasing its key features: the exterior view, the central water court with the floating staircase, the connection to the landscape, and the serene, light-filled interiors.

The floating wooden staircase in the "Waterfront Home" is a sculptural element in itself. It rises alongside a textured cork wall and overlooks the indoor water feature, blending natural materials and modern design.

About Project Spotlight: The Waterfront Home

Integrating an indoor water court requires meticulous waterproofing and ventilation planning to balance humidity, which we factor into the technical drawings from the start. We recommend considering how a central water feature interacts with your chosen flooring materials, such as our use of large-format Italian marble, to ensure the space remains practical while feeling expansive.

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Billimoria & Associates

Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Studio in High GroundsStarts from ₹350 ₹ per sq. ft.

We are Darius Billimoria and team, dedicated to crafting environments that evolve alongside your lifestyle. Our approach centers on stripping away the unnecessary to let the landscape and architecture speak for themselves.

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