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title: "Our Architectural Process: Behind the Build with Design Kacheri"
description: "See how we use sustainable techniques like CSEB and filler slabs. Get an honest look at our construction process for eco-friendly homes in Bengaluru."
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last_updated: 2025-09-04
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# Behind the Build: Our Architectural Process

Tribe Verified · Specialists in CSEB and filler slab construction.

By [Design Kacheri](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri) · Visit Design Studio in Vasanth Nagar; Projects across Bengaluru & Karnataka · ₹2,800 ₹ per Sq. Ft. (Built-up Area) (estimate)

Part of [Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/residential-architecture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/residential-architecture/gallery)

We believe a building is more than just walls. Here, we document the raw, honest journey of construction, from the first brick laid on-site to the structural mastery of custom domes.

## Photos and videos

- ![The bare shell of Villa 14. It's always exciting to see the fundamental volumes and spaces of a project take shape before the finishes are applied. This villa is designed with high ceilings and large openings to frame the surrounding gardens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23925a75-8372-4dc7-9c78-d725c56ae58e)
- [Video: A video showing various villas under construction, capturing the raw structures and how they are positioned to frame the surrounding vistas and landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a5de150-b44f-4430-a315-57d298e94b38)
- [Video: A home in the making in the Malnad region of Karnataka. This video captures the structure rising amidst the monsoon clouds, showing the challenges and beauty of building in different climates.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/653d0351-4141-43aa-8df9-3b723ecc7f87)
- [Video: This video shows the delicate supports holding up a large cantilevered roof slab for the 'house with floating planes'. It's a glimpse into the structural challenges and solutions in my designs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/71cdf045-de68-438e-8bd4-ef0344e5a571)
- [Video: Here, my team and I are brushing up on our brick-making skills, learning both old and new techniques to create unburnt adobe bricks using natural stabilizers. It's a hands-on approach to understanding our materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/223df054-afae-45cc-83e2-0b0e4693ba6e)
- ![The incredible craftsmanship involved in constructing a Rohtak dome roof from brick. This technique allows us to create a beautiful domed ceiling while minimizing the use of concrete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9a43edb-2a7e-44da-a969-0645d52633d4)
- ![An artisan at work, carefully laying the bricks for the dome. This is a highly skilled, traditional technique that I love to incorporate in my projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6bccba06-762c-4767-9115-85b9ea93c204)
- ![The keystone bricks being placed at the center of the dome, locking the entire structure into place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdbd0c12-f005-4103-8149-ac513b332178)
- ![The wedge-shaped bricks are custom cut and arranged to form the circular pattern of the dome.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/307aca79-8a4a-4dc6-94ab-d4661883419f)
- ![The finished brick dome from below, with a central oculus that will become a skylight, flooding the space below with natural light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3244f0f1-409c-45f4-97f8-6ec0931bdd13)
- ![A close-up of the finished dome from below, showing the intricate radial pattern of the brickwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/258b6845-a65f-4aa3-9c1b-4cd9d333c483)
- ![A moment of inspection. The dust falling from the newly completed dome catches the light from the oculus above.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24822216-1828-4d18-82c6-845602a0386f)
- ![Another beautiful example of a finished brick dome with a decorative central pattern.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a68f3fa-9b0e-4c99-b6c9-68c8426d2740)
- ![The underside of a brick dome during construction, showcasing the skill and precision required.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4577475d-63d2-438b-b948-5f9207ac9c01)
- ![The oculus of the brick dome frames a view of the sky and trees, connecting the interior space with the world outside even during construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad21e827-7617-404c-8fd3-05b3fde0153c)
- ![The process of laying the central part of the brick dome.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8630639-a570-4e5e-b300-c0659e140f87)
- ![A craftsman begins laying the circular base for the brick dome.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a884aceb-26be-4f26-a039-5615e0aad267)
- ![The brick dome with its central skylight, seen from below during the construction phase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55e9bde1-9375-480f-b336-f480d4332416)
- ![Preparing the custom-cut wedge bricks for the dome construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1932888e-c7e2-4098-b23d-44982c1948ae)
- ![A close-up of the beautiful concentric circles of the finished brick dome.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12284efc-9e48-4288-b6d4-c2dc8056c7a6)
- ![The edge of the brick dome's oculus against the sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8db00e5-ee1f-4ed9-977d-22fc3ac16731)
- ![A finished brick dome with an intricate floral pattern at its center.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7f38d01-e9c6-49ce-877c-a1416530c022)
- ![A glimpse of a brick wall being laid in a pattern inspired by 'Kasuti', a traditional embroidery from Karnataka. This feature wall is both an interior and exterior element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20bd286c-ac73-448f-953c-bbdc54a4f3d5)
- ![The Kasuti-inspired brick wall seen on the exterior facade during construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1cb2da94-f49b-4e94-93ca-64ad59f1e800)
- ![A close-up of the three-dimensional texture of the patterned brickwork, which creates a dynamic play of light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccb690c1-54c1-4a45-93a8-2ae8487fde7f)
- ![The feature wall under construction, with scaffolding still in place.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8767c793-2f12-4378-9e9d-b75ee408c4b0)
- ![The texture and shadow play of the Kasuti brick wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/34f50f82-b794-4f84-9335-23f30b895d64)
- ![The patterned brick facade during the construction phase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce10a51f-08d3-42c5-9f8c-3b9170f345b9)
- ![A wall being built with stabilized earth blocks. This versatile material can be used for exposed walls, for shuttering, or as cladding.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aff11fb2-e8e6-400c-a5fc-61634c5137b0)
- ![A detail of a rat-trap bond brick wall under construction, a technique that creates a cavity in the wall for better thermal insulation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e171a78c-16d5-441a-b6e7-111ae19f5040)
- ![Laying soldier courses of brick during construction, a detail that adds texture and pattern to the wall surface.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0f03273e-672d-4ed7-80b4-1dd5977a958b)
- ![A window opening within an exposed brick wall during the construction phase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f037373-8bdf-4d3d-b5ed-52560e090d51)
- ![A close-up of the bricklaying process, showing the precision required to create these detailed patterns.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e27c864c-41d9-4a19-8738-fa18623bf2b0)
- ![An overview of a site where we are using stabilized earth blocks for construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/517b19cf-c503-4adf-848a-ef1137932dcf)
- ![A window detail in an exposed brick wall under construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1630b657-fc72-41f4-93e0-84808ac46823)
- ![A view of the construction site, showing the exposed brick walls and wooden formwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/661aab82-c256-493f-bc37-4bdb1ace327c)
- ![A close-up of the bricklaying process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6da8375c-7de6-4d1a-a211-4ccf0e5bf5b1)
- ![A view of the construction site showing the different stages of brickwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c69b72f2-384e-485b-8cdb-4796a460a6db)
- ![The process of laying bricks for a wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/97d02f7c-7927-48a0-8545-212eb8bfa96e)
- ![A detail of the brick bond and corner construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4a87b2c-0abe-4fb4-878a-4dc48c6914e6)
- ![This home, nearing completion, explores building with mud in many different ways, including this textured wall panel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/607da0ce-4de6-4c67-80f9-4bfc6ef765ca)
- ![A close-up of a finished mud wall, showing its beautiful, earthy texture and color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b8af2d9-fb24-4a9c-b437-4fa9e403ba80)
- ![A view of a stairwell and skylight during construction, showing the raw wooden frames and the play of natural light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4d37ab2b-820d-46a5-84d3-d958b61531fe)
- ![My team and I on site, discussing details in a space with large glass panels and a skylight under construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f438c19-9f97-4332-a737-9c5ca9e7ae69)
- ![Looking down into a double-height space with wooden louvered windows during construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/96609b0a-9d28-4872-8fbd-f4b4f9155126)
- ![A textured mud compound wall under construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19b8518c-a411-48dd-843d-7d8ed9c3cad4)
- ![Experiments with poured earth, creating a fluted texture on the wall surface.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1bfb461-da0f-48ac-8ae2-5d28c141c93d)
- ![A close-up of the texture achieved with poured earth, showing the raw, imperfect beauty of the material.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee11b8d6-162d-42ea-9e93-1931e48f5a8e)
- ![The diagonal lines and rough texture of a poured earth wall experiment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c57a59ad-0c95-4681-9a9a-6e0a13629ebb)
- ![The formwork for a poured earth wall, with the evening sun casting a warm glow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0828c94-29f1-4eba-89ea-f64dc17f099e)
- ![A test panel of poured earth with a geometric pattern, resting against a brick wall on site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b342885-9cc7-4304-a0e6-987d78f1219d)
- ![A close-up of the textures created by experimenting with poured earth techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa1e15e1-a6d0-4b35-b6e2-e1047aecdad7)
- ![A close-up of a finished rammed earth wall, showing the beautiful layers of different colored earth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61d10421-17eb-4769-bca6-c9aae9fa4430)
- ![A large rammed earth wall panel during construction. This technique involves compacting layers of soil in a formwork to create a strong, monolithic wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/444a8d0e-e685-42e3-b8e2-cbb4a8f362de)
- ![The glorious texture of a rammed earth wall, seen on site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/544164ac-26c5-4d6c-bdd4-f8a736ec0e63)
- ![A detail of the stratification in a rammed earth wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22fd15e8-19a7-409f-b94f-52e420191896)
- ![The texture left by the formwork on a rammed earth panel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ea8d124-1343-4489-aea2-e420c44b5658)
- ![A close-up showing the subtle variations in color and texture between the layers of earth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a51a1077-c316-4e72-9a70-e35e32e04647)
- ![A large section of a rammed earth wall, showcasing its scale and beauty.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2eae7bc-b37a-45bb-9a8a-9afe20c327cb)
- ![The beautiful, wavy layers of a rammed earth wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6663a3d-b180-4bec-9561-7589fa82ca28)
- ![Another texture detail from a rammed earth wall panel.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5fba18e-4414-4a8b-b53b-b3f7949e4fff)
- ![Rammed earth walls are not just structural, they are works of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f0e986c3-702a-42ea-88f4-e3a94054ea0e)
- ![A filler slab ceiling using terracotta blocks, seen from below. This is an effective way to reduce the amount of concrete in a roof slab.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e78a7840-7e2a-496d-9eba-5802e0fbeb01)
- ![A view through a doorway showing a filler slab ceiling made with clay pots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a837592e-de9b-40e3-8eab-65a11ebfb839)
- ![A close-up of a filler slab using clay pots, seen from below before plastering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/944f259d-670d-490b-8560-3400317f92c5)
- ![An interior view of a load-bearing brick structure under construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/911056b8-7c13-494d-a575-a23f18830e84)
- ![A covered veranda with a filler slab roof, supported by a simple metal frame.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/904d1cc1-61b1-4e80-9ca6-5823435b1cce)
- ![A corridor in a load-bearing brick house under construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bcc29e9b-50f7-44fc-9680-639f98ec32e6)
- ![The exterior of a load-bearing brick house during the construction phase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c046dce1-b8ad-4eb3-abe3-bc5b20148f5d)
- ![A view of the construction site, showing the exposed brick walls and filler slab roof.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80fce772-fe91-489c-ba0e-f74240b3b4fc)
- ![Framing a view through a doorway during construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/696c404d-0e46-4741-ae8c-248c2ebb6a2d)
- ![The house taking shape, with its load-bearing brick walls and metal-framed porch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e59be041-5504-4ba4-a7ba-5d9c765ac067)
- ![The underside of a porch roof made with a clay pot filler slab.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43cb3bc2-a4f6-485b-985b-0b399a1148cc)
- ![A proud craftsman standing under the newly constructed filler slab roof.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e94d0ac9-bc24-4a19-8f85-17aab98304d9)
- ![The raw and honest beauty of a building in progress.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6405187c-a276-4577-9645-ef7ba7873378)
- ![A brick filler slab ceiling, an eco-friendly roofing technique.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a437ccd-f1f4-44b7-9f75-fa9d589e9220)
- ![The bare shell of a farmhouse, designed with large, open portals to frame the views of the surrounding areca farm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4f7da4e-2d3b-420f-a9e2-05cc10cd787a)
- ![The structure of the farmhouse is designed as a series of volumes and planes that play with mass and lightness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28a54aae-1254-4c59-936a-98da0583db90)
- ![The farmhouse under construction, seen from the areca drying yard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f6a2304-7672-4bae-b8f9-7e30f1af8c25)
- ![Skylights and large openings are designed to bring in ample natural light and frame views of the sky and the lush farm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa59ee50-cbb2-47e1-8ec8-809f5d4df5f7)
- ![A detail of the structural frame, combining concrete and steel, which will be clad in other materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b60efe94-5580-4c33-9c92-98de99acc383)
- ![A view from inside the farmhouse, looking out onto the fields.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1151185-ef28-4dce-886a-a4b77db0328a)
- ![The raw brick and concrete structure of the farmhouse against the sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b58b2ba-0dc6-4c38-bb24-da8c30f3c264)
- ![A detail of the structural corner where steel beams meet the concrete frame.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50b859cd-218e-4a6e-8e61-52a58d6128b0)
- ![An interior space during construction, with light filtering in from large openings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26e4f833-7e32-4740-b8cd-ce4f5d6da425)
- ![A perfectly framed view of the areca palm plantation from within the house.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edcbe415-b213-4302-8551-12408e932e7b)
- ![The strong lines of the roof slabs create a dynamic composition against the sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fa7cfc76-77e1-4db1-a69d-c0e5b3e08cfa)
- ![The play of light and shadow within the raw structure of the farmhouse.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f378268d-1ba5-461c-80c5-634785d70670)
- ![The farmhouse structure seen from a distance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d65401c-1ebe-446b-8fd9-8e66774b995d)
- ![An interior view showing how the structure frames the landscape outside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13896afa-408c-4a14-9f28-699677672a04)
- ![The farmhouse under construction, showing its scale and form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c590317-b0ad-4baf-8e73-0b49da39ea3e)
- ![Another framed view of the areca drying yard from inside the house.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc73f608-18e5-4f34-a5e5-0fe93d573f85)
- ![The powerful forms of the concrete structure before the finishing touches are added.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3130a192-72e4-41e6-ae52-3c48d4e8e47c)
- ![Looking up through the skylights at the sky and palm trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31ee51db-4116-4399-9f93-1dd115ae622d)
- ![A view from inside the raw structure, looking out at the dense palm grove.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4193b112-b28a-4514-a6cb-422529ad0d14)
- ![An interior space defined by raw brick walls, framing a view of the farm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c7e1344-9e7c-4d2c-a0e1-b63b613899e9)
- ![The 'house with floating planes' under construction, showing a large window opening that will frame the green view.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8734dc4d-efda-4e15-94e1-0974eecb05a2)
- ![Looking up through a courtyard opening to the sky in the 'house with floating planes'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4933b43d-03d8-40d3-a1f8-83d13c0ef79b)
- ![The interior of the house during construction, showing the multi-level spaces and skylights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1a4710e-dbba-46d9-a94e-077e645bc686)
- ![A wooden frame for a puja room or a similar feature being mocked up on site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a54d2624-df71-4779-8bb2-df21c960483c)
- ![A circular opening for a skylight, with a ladder reaching up to the sky.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b79ef551-0a36-4ad5-b573-16ad66174405)
- ![The simple beauty of light casting shadows on a raw brick wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87420540-80b2-41ca-ae69-a6b9583e757d)
- ![The double-height courtyard space during construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fca09d5-911e-453a-b0ce-3293c5841fb3)
- ![Large window frames being installed on site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2edf50f4-bb8d-4b25-89aa-4bdb85cd0a56)
- ![A tall window in a stairwell, bringing light deep into the house.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c6942633-150f-437c-b36e-29e723f4fb7a)
- ![The play of light from a tall window on the raw brick walls of a staircase.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/83e2439e-f332-4b5c-8c90-1edc588f5453)
- ![A view up through the central courtyard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9809187e-a6fc-4e95-aa56-ce556b0b1902)
- ![The raw interior of the 'house with floating planes'.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca82f736-fb8d-4fb7-acb5-24b3b5fd36b3)
- ![The exterior of the house under construction, showing its cantilevered forms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75a70d17-a058-417a-a7ed-ff217c89c8e7)
- ![The front view of the house, with its prominent floating planes and openings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f83bcf96-f57c-486e-8e70-6e3e4a3003e2)
- ![A framed opening on the ground floor during construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2a70151-938a-4328-ac97-d65da6dc7a21)
- ![A detail of a wooden frame being installed within a brick opening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e3b10938-0d48-4a94-b4eb-25d98ffd8dd7)
- ![A contemporary home under construction, with screen walls being installed for privacy and sun shading.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4aefc43-1e5f-4e7a-a2ef-e58dd12a271d)
- ![A detail of the louvered screen walls seen through the trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8418a87c-25f1-4e83-acc7-2f48efc62de7)
- ![The house seen from a distance during construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/284f5e59-ad40-434d-95b4-6308585c9ee6)
- ![The entrance area of the contemporary home under construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cab69a08-0270-462f-a0f9-d6a0855ae2cd)
- ![A worker on site, with the louvered screens in the background.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67c78640-0725-473b-b295-6a016baea764)
- ![The screen walls create a layered facade for this modern home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a3c386b-827f-4dd4-ab63-d71578587637)
- ![The house under construction, with scaffolding still covering parts of the facade.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ada9fb1-2200-48ad-825d-16520502cf11)
- ![The play of light and shadow through the newly installed louvered screens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55e028a4-d9d9-46fc-94bc-6c2eaf9c30a2)
- ![The house seen from across an empty plot, showing its context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16e6ad20-e9c0-4b86-9bd0-c74992df0a2f)
- ![Light filtering through the metal screens creates interesting patterns on the walls.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d6e664e8-b4fb-4780-823d-3c6826ff9127)
- ![A view from a terrace under construction, looking out at the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64472021-48c6-4080-b6fc-b12d31bd1fb1)
- ![The geometric patterns created by light filtering through a metal pergola.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1065759a-26b7-4000-b2b7-164c91d761e1)
- ![Another abstract shot of light and shadow patterns from a screen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6f39198-74b9-4fc0-9f48-5b4dcd4b19db)
- ![A park-facing home for an NRI client under construction, with workers applying finishes to the facade.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1208b4f0-1fd1-4ba2-a58d-855ad16469fe)
- ![The house seen from the park, with its facade of concrete and wood-clad balconies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a4fa7ca-7a19-4a3f-975b-bb41991b1f30)
- ![A corner view of the house, showing the relationship between the solid volumes and the open balconies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d4312b6a-2a8b-432d-9eca-288826423e48)
- ![The house nestled amongst the trees of the adjacent park.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/234ca22b-7398-4754-889f-e25797e0e593)
- ![A front view of the house during the finishing stages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce204d7b-4dab-47e9-8786-1151d30587c3)
- ![The house seen from the garden, with its raw concrete finish yet to be painted.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/994204df-81b3-4b3f-8c1a-8e9e6e8dbb73)
- ![Another view of the house from the park, showing its contemporary form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b15a5e5-ad99-4ab8-b0f8-0b2f87b211ed)
- ![A detail of the facade with its wooden louvered railings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f2429d9-4f45-4fa1-9059-91a54c0c5d69)
- ![The house under construction, with its strong geometric forms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9771bdc-8af2-4ab7-b737-56e017173f39)
- ![The bare shell of Villa 14, framed by lush green trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d04d8d6-78a2-448b-b9b2-b2e854f91d8e)
- ![A close-up of the villa's structure, showing the texture of the concrete blocks and the cantilevered slabs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84f88beb-d8a5-4d8c-9b95-db0f90a62a5a)
- ![A view from inside the bare shell, framing the green canopy of trees outside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3180e0e9-f101-46f0-888d-04ac6dbfef42)
- ![The team and clients walking through the expansive, raw interior space of Villa 14.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78c13187-edc0-40f8-acea-e9ed3758bbec)
- ![An interior view of the villa during the construction phase, with large window openings already defining the connection to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f58c510c-b1d8-4535-b8e0-3f7ba3bd8113)
- ![Textures and finishes being tested and applied on site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e4edaa1-9d5e-4310-9bc6-c55935610134)
- ![A metal louvered screen next to a textured concrete wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d93e16c-04e2-4442-8eda-9e1d9e9de46f)
- ![The contrast between natural trees and a textured concrete wall.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c09266ee-bb3d-4ace-bc69-025aeb484fdc)
- ![A custom metal structure for planters and screens under construction.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bb04b0de-438c-452a-932d-344e77e4de0b)
- ![A view of a house under construction, protected by yellow tarps.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27df04f5-5840-49ed-934d-c5b270b22528)
- ![The beautiful texture of a grooved concrete wall against the soft form of a tree.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6aff8ac7-3410-474f-9377-27bd56cb63b0)
- ![A detail of a metal screen and planter box being fabricated.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03cee5ee-48e9-4444-9e0e-4b3fa1c847c2)
- ![A wide shot of a construction site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e69ae04-42f4-4595-853b-a39a3361e63c)
- ![A worker on scaffolding, installing a patterned ceiling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f57c854b-dc58-465e-89cd-6a6fa0e93b47)
- ![A close-up of a textured wall finish.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0a22e9fe-771f-4dcb-974e-bf084514b72b)
- ![An existing tree preserved on the construction site.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0a6faef-6cec-41cd-bd08-5abc4f02c149)

## About Behind the Build: Our Process

A home's character starts long before the paint dries. We actively involve our clients in the construction process, from choosing the right mix for our earth bricks to observing the precision needed for a filler slab roof. When you build with us, you don’t just get a set of drawings; you see the structural evolution of your space, understanding exactly why we choose load-bearing CSEB walls over standard concrete columns for your specific site.

When we start a project, we move away from the typical RCC frame model. Our construction philosophy centers on structural honesty. You will see us using Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB) for load-bearing walls, which significantly reduces the need for concrete columns and cement plastering. It creates a thermal mass that keeps your home naturally cooler in the Bengaluru heat.

Our floor slabs are often not the standard solid concrete pours. We employ filler slab technology, integrating inverted clay pots or hollow clay blocks into the slab design. This reduces the dead weight of the roof and lowers the concrete volume, while leaving a beautiful, textured pattern on your ceiling.

For those seeking something more sculptural, we experiment with brick dome construction, such as the Rohtak dome technique. This is not just an aesthetic choice; it is a way to create grand, vaulted ceilings without the environmental cost of a massive concrete slab. It requires a high level of on-site craftsmanship, as our team spends days with masons to get the radius and keystone placement perfect.

We believe that if you can see how your house is built, you understand it better. We keep our site operations transparent and document these structural stages because we want our clients to know what is behind their walls. Whether it is sourcing vintage doors for reuse or adjusting a brick jali on-site to catch the afternoon light, our process is fluid and adaptive. We work with the landscape, not against it, ensuring your home feels grounded and responsive to the environment from the moment construction begins.

## About Design Kacheri

We are Nidhish and Chaitra, the team behind Design Kacheri. We don’t just hand over a finished project; we want you to be part of the messy, rewarding process of watching a space take shape. Let's build your home with intent.

[See all of Design Kacheri's services](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri)

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## More services by Design Kacheri

- [Interior Architecture & Design](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/interior-architecture-design)
- [Renovation & Adaptive Reuse](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/renovation-adaptive-reuse)

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