This is the Nairy Residence, a home designed for three generations on a trapezoidal corner site. The structure acts as a protective fortress at street level, while the upper levels open up, becoming porous to the surrounding light and landscape. The curved concrete roof and exposed brick volumes are a direct expression of this dual concept.

My own studio at dusk, conceived as a translucent lantern framed by a mature rain tree. The design is an honest expression of its structure, with three robust concrete portals supporting suspended galleries. It is a living example of my belief in open, evolving spaces that foster creativity.

In the Nairy Residence, I create intimate moments of connection with the outdoors. This bedroom features a deep bay window seat, a quiet perch that frames the lush greenery outside, transforming a simple window into a personal retreat and filling the space with soft, natural light.

The main staircase is a central sculptural element within the Nairy Residence. A bold, green-painted steel beam supports the structure, creating a visual contrast with the raw brick wall and drawing the eye upwards towards a circular skylight, which bathes the double-height volume in daylight.

The Slate House, my studio, is designed to coexist with its urban, natural environment. Ultra-high-performance concrete fins create a rhythmic facade, providing shade to staggered balconies that offer views of the adjacent rain trees. The building engages in a direct dialogue with the street and the sky.

This corporate office for a concrete equipment manufacturer uses patterned, form-finished concrete as its primary skin. The building's facade is a direct reflection of the client's products and technology, with deep, cantilevered planes that provide passive shading from the harsh western sun.

The Interlocking House extension features sliding folding partitions that dissolve the boundary between inside and out. The bedroom transforms from an intimate, enclosed space into a large, semi-open tropical veranda. A butterfly roof with a central spout channels rainwater into a lily pond, connecting the home to the cycles of nature.

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Architectural & Interior Design in Bengaluru

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We design homes and offices using raw materials, natural light, and open spaces, with a focus on nature integration and practical layouts.

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About Architectural & Interior Design

What Drives Us

For me, the main thing is the idea behind a building. I want every space to feel like it has a real purpose, not just something put together for the sake of looks. You’ll see a lot of concrete in my work - not polished up, just left raw and honest. I like steel for those slim, see-through connections, and wood for a bit of warmth. My goal? Make places that actually inspire you, not just shelter you.

How I Work

Material honesty: I don't cover things up. Concrete is concrete, wood is wood. You’ll see the craftsmanship, good or bad.
Light, air, volume: I design homes and offices that breathe. Big courtyards, skylights, double-height spaces. You get natural light and that open, airy vibe.
Nature is always a partner. I’ll stagger balconies so you get tree views, add water channels for coolness, and play with courtyards – like the classic totti mane (courtyard house).
I enjoy modernising tradition, especially for compact city plots.

What I Design

Homes that breathe - from multi-gen family places to quirky extensions. Sometimes the house is a fortress outside, but inside opens up like a tropical retreat. Sliding partitions, rainwater roof channels, lily ponds - it’s all possible. If you’re into courtyard house architecture or want something with that modern Indian style, you’ll probably vibe with my work.
Offices that inspire - not the usual boxy places. Think sustainable office interiors with open plans, natural light, and features that actually lower AC use. My own studio is proof - open, flexible, always evolving.

The Journey

Every project is a new adventure. We start with a core idea and let it evolve. Sometimes the process is smooth, sometimes it’s a bit mad - but that’s how you get real integrity in design. If you want nature-integrated building concepts or something that feels genuinely modern, I’m here for it.

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Funktion Design

My Story

We’re Funktion Design, Bangalore folks who like to mess around with ideas, not just buildings. Our own studio’s got floating galleries and chunky concrete bits – all open, all about letting thoughts bounce. We’re big on keeping things real: concrete as it is, steel that looks like steel, wood that feels like home. Sometimes we’ll take a courtyard house (totti mane) and twist it for city life. Awards are nice, but it’s the daily play with space that keeps us hooked. And ya, we don’t mind a good laugh when work’s done.