--- title: "Sustainable Architecture & Interior Design in Bengaluru | Design Kacheri" description: "Explore sustainable architecture and interior design by Design Kacheri. From adaptive reuse warehouses to earthy homes, we create spaces that last." canonical: https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse/featured last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Sustainable Architecture & Earthy Interior Design Projects Tribe Verified · Award-winning sustainable industrial design in Chennai. By [Design Kacheri](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri) · Visit Design Studio in Vasanth Nagar; Projects across Bengaluru & Karnataka · ₹1,400 per square foot (estimate) Part of [Renovation & Adaptive Reuse](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse/gallery) We craft spaces that tell a story through brick, mud, and natural light. Explore our approach to adaptive reuse and sustainable home design in Bengaluru. ## Photos and videos - ![For our Earthen Spirit project, we designed this open terrace to be a hub of activity. The sloping roof features traditional Mangalore tiles with glass inserts, a design that scatters natural light across the floor in shifting patterns. This approach creates a bright, dynamic atmosphere that changes throughout the day, connecting the indoor space with the rhythm of the sun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04d982d6-7633-4189-8f5d-aca0c386b35b) - ![This is the completed exterior of the Earthen Spirit project, a warehouse we repurposed into a modern co-living space called Zolo Java. We added new balconies and a striking multi-layered roof structure, blending the building's industrial past with a fresh, residential feel. The final design stands as a testament to how adaptive reuse can revitalize urban structures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1778804c-7aae-4293-988a-523405d42cce) - ![In our EESHA residence project, we used Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) for the walls. These unburnt mud bricks provide excellent thermal insulation and are a core part of our sustainable building practice. The doorway shown here features a repurposed frame salvaged from a demolished home, giving a new life to old materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/caa19f96-1293-4baf-979e-e62b382fb1ea) - ![This is the cafeteria area within the Earthen Spirit co-living space, located on the open terrace. We used simple wooden furniture and patterned cement tiles to create a welcoming community area. The glass wall provides a clear view of the new double-height staircase, making the entire space feel connected and expansive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4dd55dd8-d37b-4b2a-ab60-b7f4a8bc9ccb) - ![This aerial view shows the scale of our sustainable design for the Fanuc India factory in Chennai. We integrated large arrays of solar panels on the rooftops to maximize energy efficiency. The layout also includes green spaces and courtyards, demonstrating how industrial architecture can coexist with and benefit from bioclimatic design principles.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf2ad8d0-bd0c-4499-a06a-df5ca1316dba) - ![This photo captures a key moment during the renovation of the Earthen Spirit warehouse. Our team is installing the new steel framework for the sloping roof over the existing brick structure. This image shows the structural engineering and careful construction required to add new architectural layers to an old building.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9f3d2e6-fea6-463f-ac80-9d7ef6e9bec6) ## About Featured In our 'Earthen Spirit' project, we did not simply renovate; we repurposed an obsolete warehouse into a vibrant co-living space. By retaining the skeleton and replacing standard roofing with Mangalore tiles and glass inserts, we manipulated light to create a dynamic atmosphere. This is how we work—we focus on adaptive reuse to reduce material waste while ensuring the final space feels entirely new, not just refurbished. ### Our Approach to Space We believe old buildings are stories waiting for a fresh chapter, not problems to be erased. Our work blends the soul of a place with modern requirements, ensuring our projects feel both new and familiar. We are obsessed with materials that feel warm and grounded, like brick, mud, and oxide, which is why you will see us using techniques like filler slab construction to reduce concrete usage. ### Adaptive Reuse and Sustainability Sustainability is not a buzzword for us, it is a design principle. When we look at a warehouse, we see the potential for a home or office. By using steel frameworks for mezzanine levels and preserving existing trusses, we can expand volume without the environmental cost of new, heavy construction. For residential projects like EESHA, we push this further by using Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) for load-bearing walls. These unburnt mud bricks provide natural thermal insulation, keeping homes cool naturally. We also frequently repurpose timber from demolished homes for door and window frames, ensuring that every detail has a history. ### Industrial Design Our work extends to industrial spaces where we prove that factories can coexist with bioclimatic design. Our award-winning work for the Fanuc India factory in Chennai demonstrates how integrating solar arrays and green courtyards can turn an industrial facility into an environmentally conscious structure. Whether it is a home by the farm or an urban office, we aim to build spaces that allow the light to change throughout the day, creating a serene environment that truly feels like home. ## About Design Kacheri We are Nidhish and Chaitra, the duo behind Design Kacheri. We don't believe in erasing history, so we look for ways to give old buildings a new chapter. Whether we are building a home from mud and brick or transforming a factory shell, we create spaces that carry the vibe of the people living in them. [See all of Design Kacheri's services](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri) ## More from Renovation & Adaptive Reuse by Design Kacheri - [Project Spotlight: From Warehouse to Vibrant Co-Living](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse/project-spotlight-from-warehouse-to-vibrant-co-living) - [Our Philosophy: Sustainable Materials & Methods](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse/our-philosophy-sustainable-materials-methods) - [Large-Scale Industrial Renovation](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse/large-scale-industrial-renovation) ## More services by Design Kacheri - [Interior Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/interior-architecture-design) - [Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/residential-architecture) ## Similar work from other experts - [Our Featured Sustainable Designs & Projects](https://mytribe.in/tropic_responses/interior-design-build/featured) by Tropic Responses · Interior Design & Build · Projects across Bengaluru; Studio in Arekere - [Sustainable Architecture and Natural Home Designs](https://mytribe.in/praangana/natural-building-consulting/featured) by Praangana · Natural Building Consulting · Consults at studio in Mysuru; Travels to Bengaluru & Karnataka - [Sustainable and Soulful Homes: Our Featured Design Projects](https://mytribe.in/masonsinkarchitecture/interior-design-renovation/featured) by Masons Ink · Interior Design & Renovation · Projects across Bengaluru & Kochi; Visit Studio in Ashok Nagar - [Our Signature Architectural Projects](https://mytribe.in/studio.bhoomi/sustainable-architectural-design/featured) by Studio Bhoomi · Sustainable Architectural Design · Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Design Studio in Narayana Nagar - [Featured Architectural Projects and Design Work](https://mytribe.in/firmterra_bangalore/residential-architecture/featured) by Firm Terra Architects · Residential Architecture · Projects across Bengaluru; Visit studio in Jayamahal - [Featured Architectural Projects and Design Work](https://mytribe.in/mistryarchitects/architectural-design/featured) by Mistry Architects · Architectural Design · Takes architectural projects across India; Visit Design Studio in Indiranagar ## Guides - [Home renovation](https://mytribe.in/guides/home-renovation-contractors-in-bengaluru): What a flat or a bathroom costs per sq ft, who to hire, how much advance to pay and what your association will ask. ₹1,100 to ₹2,500 a sq ft of the area redone at one firm, materials in. ## Book To book Design Kacheri, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Renovation%20%26%20Adaptive%20Reuse%20by%20Design%20Kacheri.) 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