--- title: "Sustainable Architecture and Design Features by Design Kacheri" description: "Explore the sustainable architecture and thoughtful interior design of Design Kacheri. See our featured residential projects in Bengaluru and our unique design approach." canonical: https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/interior-architecture-design/press-publications last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Design Kacheri in the Press Tribe Verified · Featured in The Architect's Diary By [Design Kacheri](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri) · Visit Design Studio in Vasanth Nagar; Projects across Bengaluru & Karnataka · ₹350 per square foot (estimate) Part of [Interior Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/interior-architecture-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/interior-architecture-design/gallery) A look at the projects we have crafted, as recognized by the architectural community and design journals. ## Photos and videos - ![As featured in The Architect's Diary, this image of the Madhura house captures the serene moment when light filters through the jali screen, illuminating the courtyard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48135ce7-ee1a-4129-ad80-d328c436e203) - ![A feature image from The Architect's Diary showing the exterior and terrace of the Madhura house, highlighting its unique blend of earthy materials and modern forms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3340eba0-3405-4aa4-a9e1-f3612db3bcc8) - ![The Architect's Diary featured this shot of the music room in the Madhura house, noting its warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for reflection and connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5fed4e26-e857-43c3-838f-d329941b07dd) - ![A space for gatherings, meets and music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fdca2576-cfed-4813-a0b2-6e8717c1487e) - ![The living room opens to the garden with Tulasi brindavan as the focal point. Yellow Jaisalmer floor, the terracotta wall and vault roof makes this space warm. The oxide wall with leaf imprints is designed as an extension of the outdoor landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/44675b81-368c-432b-8d8c-1d8b73bd7667) - ![This image, featured in the publication, showcases the rich terracotta-hued living space, filled with traditional Indian instruments and decor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5608067f-7337-4aae-8709-4b69de140382) - ![A detail shot from the feature, focusing on the combination of the terracotta brick wall and the artistic yellow oxide wall with leaf imprints.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0a37eda-1153-415f-93b6-1096c61c9f94) - ![This view from the living room to the garden was highlighted in The Architect's Diary for its seamless indoor-outdoor connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3ce225f-c5c4-41f3-b894-d1106d4b894c) - ![The staircase of the Madhura house, as featured in The Architect's Diary, praised for its harmonious blend of tradition and modernity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fa80eed-e91a-4ecb-8e29-e68f5ed5a2d9) - ![A featured shot of the sunlit bedroom in the Madhura house, where the warmth of the brick walls creates a cozy and peaceful retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a082a71-b3bd-45e5-a38e-1e1c292b9d51) - ![The publication highlighted this image of the grandma's room, celebrating its earthy textures and serene, homecoming narrative.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/146844b5-6ac4-473b-a605-52309165e6f7) - ![This quiet, sunlit corner with its built-in seating was featured as an example of the thoughtful, human-centric details in the Madhura house.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e970fa05-10c2-43e8-a742-b2e405e74ea2) ## About Press & Publications The images here are from the Madhura House, a project featured in The Architect's Diary. People often ask how we balance raw materials like terracotta and mud bricks with the demands of a dense urban plot, but for us, the success of this home lies in how the spaces breathe—from the skylights to the jagali sit-outs—ensuring the architecture supports the life lived within. When we design a home, we look for a narrative. In the Madhura house, that narrative was about homecoming. We used Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) and vaulted ceilings to reduce the reliance on concrete, a choice that lowers the carbon footprint while keeping the interiors naturally cool. In Bengaluru's climate, these materials behave differently than standard brick and mortar. They act as thermal mass, keeping the home comfortable throughout the day. Our approach to architecture is bioclimatic. We design for how light moves, where the wind flows, and how a family interacts with their environment. Whether it is a traditional Tulasi brindavan or a sculptural staircase, every element has a purpose. We believe in honest construction, where materials like oxide, Jaisalmer stone, and wood are left in their natural state to age gracefully. If you look closely at these photos, you will notice the leaf imprints on the walls and the intentional use of filler slabs, techniques we use to maintain a sustainable and rooted aesthetic. Our work is a collaboration, and seeing it recognized in journals is an invitation for us to share these design processes with more people. ## About Design Kacheri We are Nidhish and Chaitra, the duo behind Design Kacheri. We do not just design buildings; we craft homes that feel like they have grown out of the earth itself, whether it is a modern penthouse or a traditional mud house. 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