Warehouse to Vibrant Co-Living: Sustainable Adaptive Reuse

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.

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.

The double-height staircase we introduced was a key part of the Earthen Spirit renovation. It creates a sense of openness and volume that was absent in the original warehouse. The simple black railings and suspended paper lanterns add a touch of modern design against the backdrop of the exposed roof structure.

The play of light and shadow was a central concept in our redesign. Here you can see how the sunlight filtering through the glass tiles on the roof creates a beautiful, geometric pattern on the interior walls and floor. This passive design element makes the space feel alive and constantly changing.

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.

Here is the Earthen Spirit building during the final stages of its transformation, seen at dusk. The new upper levels are illuminated from within, highlighting the new architectural form we added to the original structure. This view captures the transition from a forgotten warehouse to a beacon of the neighborhood.

This image shows the building before we began our work, when it was a simple, unused warehouse. Its location near tech parks made it a prime candidate for adaptive reuse into a co-living facility. Our renovation gave the structure a new purpose, responding to the changing needs of the city.