Residential Architecture
Available across Bengaluru
We design and manage eco-friendly homes using alternative materials like earth blocks and salvaged wood, handling everything from first sketch to final styling.
Pricing Guide
Sustainable Earth Block Home
Structural & Architectural Core
- Foundation & Structure: Load-bearing wall construction using high-strength Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) or wire-cut bricks instead of standard RCC columns.
- Roofing System: Filler Slab technology integrating hollow clay blocks or inverted clay pots to reduce concrete usage. No false ceiling included to maintain exposed aesthetic.
- Ceiling Heights: Standard clear height of 10 feet featuring exposed patterns from the filler material.
Flooring & Wall Finishes
- Flooring: Hand-troweled colored IPS (Oxide) flooring in Red, Yellow, or Green, or rough-finished natural stones like Sira/Kota.
- Wall Treatments: Exposed masonry exteriors requiring no plaster; internal walls finished with mud-based lime plaster or breathable eco-paints.
Doors, Windows & Fabrications
- Joinery: Sourcing, refurbishing, and installation of antique timber doors, window frames, and cast-iron grills from heritage homes.
- Ventilation: Custom brick-jali perforated screens integrated directly into the masonry work.
Services & Utilities
- Electrical: Exposed conduit wiring for an industrial look or concealed wiring within block cavities.
- Plumbing: CPVC/UPVC piping with mid-range sanitaryware.
- Green Features: Construction of rainwater harvesting sump and bio-climatic planning.
Modern RCC Urban Residence
Structural & Spatial Design
- Construction Type: Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) framed structure allowing for wider spans and future vertical expansion.
- Spatial Volume: Includes double-height living spaces or internal skylit courtyards to maximize light.
- Facade: Features terracotta Jali screens for privacy, composite timber cladding, or geometric exposed concrete elements.
Premium Finishes
- Flooring: Large slab Granite (Lappato/Leather finish), Jaisalmer stone, or large-format vitrified tiles (4x2 ft). Master bedrooms include laminated wooden flooring.
- Staircase: Folded plate RCC staircase or floating treads with Mild Steel (MS) railings and wood handrails.
Joinery & Fenestration
- Windows: Custom Honne/Teak wood frames or high-end UPVC systems (wood finish) with clear float glass.
- Doors: Solid teak wood main door with custom handles; internal rooms feature veneer-finished flush doors.
Interior & Fabrication
- Fixed Woodwork: Semi-modular kitchen framework using BWP Plywood, masonry shelves, and basic wardrobe niches.
- Metal Work: Laser-cut Corten steel or MS fabrication for main gates and balcony railings.
- Lighting: Provisions for architectural lighting including LED strip coves and track lights.
High-End Bespoke Villa
Architectural Grandeur
- Structure: Advanced engineering featuring large cantilevered balconies, floating roofs, and steel-composite columns for column-free spaces.
- Water Features: Civil construction and waterproofing for infinity pools or koi ponds integrated into the deck (filtration equipment extra).
- Circulation: Sculptural feature staircases, including Helical (spiral) steel stairs or cantilevered stone steps with glass railings.
Luxury Material Palette
- Flooring: Premium Italian Marble (laid and mirror polished) for public areas; heavy-duty engineered hardwood flooring for private zones.
- Glazing: Floor-to-ceiling slim-profile Aluminium system windows (Schuco/Tostem equivalent) for panoramic views.
- Bathrooms: Spa-like bathrooms with skylights, rain showers, glass enclosures, and premium sanitary fittings (Grohe/Kohler/Toto Artize).
Custom Design Elements
- Signage & Gates: Bespoke Corten steel entrance portals with integrated signage and automated gate systems.
- Styling: Minimalist themes using specialized lime plasters, texture paints, and wood cladding.
- Landscape Integration: Intensive landscape civil work including retaining walls and terrace garden waterproofing layers.
About Residential Architecture
What Drives Our Designs
I’m not just designing buildings, I’m building stories. Every home I work on has its own vibe – you’ll feel it when you touch raw mud blocks or walk across cool oxide floors. I get a kick out of how light changes a space from sunrise to sunset. Whether it’s a modern penthouse or a farmhouse out in the sticks, I want it to feel honest, tied to its spot, and full of personality.
Earthy, Eco-Friendly Spaces
Most of my heart is in eco-friendly home design. I go for alternative methods that cut down concrete - think CSEB (compressed earth blocks) for walls, filler slabs with terracotta, and using old wood or grills wherever I can. Natural building materials like Jaisalmer stone or an oxide finish give a home its own character. Sometimes, I’ll salvage an old door and just let it be the star.
Clean, Modern Homes
Minimalist doesn’t mean boring. I love clean lines, floating stairs that almost look like they’re from an art gallery, and all-white interiors made warmer with wood. Sometimes I’ll throw in a corten steel facade or a louvered screen for privacy and that extra bit of drama.
Urban Plots & Farmhouses
In cities like Bangalore, I go vertical – internal courtyards and terrace gardens bring in that much-needed nature. For farmhouses, it’s all about big verandas and a proper jagali (raised platform) to soak in the landscape.
How I Work
I handle everything from those first sketches to the final styling. One point of contact, no faff. I’m all about seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces, working around trees, and letting skylights or brick jalis (screens) play with sunlight in cool ways.
Meet your Expert
Design Kacheri
79 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We’re Design Kacheri, led by Nidhish and Chaitra. We’re kinda obsessed with two things: earthy homes made with mud, brick, and old doors, and those crisp, minimalist penthouses that feel super calm. Bengaluru keeps us on our toes! For us, it’s all about homes that just feel right, whether it’s a jagali (sunny deck) or a sculptural staircase. Spaces should carry the vibe of the people living in them.
My Work
Full Architecture & Interior Design - We handle everything from concept to completion, including custom design products.
Earthy and Minimal Styles - We love mud house architecture and minimalist penthouse interiors, switching between warm and crisp looks.
Sustainable Building - We use filler slab construction, repurpose vintage doors, and focus on eco-friendly materials.
Client-Centric Design - We design for people, making cozy spots like jagali decks and tulsikatte, always collaborating.
