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Our Studio: A Living Laboratory in Bangalore

byFunktion DesignTakes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Studio in SanjayanagaraStarts from₹300 per sq. ft. of floor areaView full gallery

We treat our studio as a design manifesto—an open space where raw concrete, steel, and light converge to define our architectural practice.

This video shows the journey of the Slate House from ideation to outcome. It begins with a digital render of the concept and transitions to photographs of the completed building, demonstrating how the core idea was translated into a physical, functional structure.

The Slate House seen from the street, showing the layering of its facade. The design uses post-tensioned slabs to achieve column-free interior spaces, while the exterior is articulated with ultra-high-performance concrete fins that provide shade and visual rhythm.

The building's design actively engages with the large rain tree on the site. The structure is set back, and the staggered balconies are positioned to offer different views of the tree, making it a central part of the architectural experience.

The staggered balconies create opportunities for informal interaction and provide employees with a direct connection to the outdoors. The vertical concrete fins offer privacy and solar shading without obstructing the views of the surrounding trees.

A view from one of the staggered balconies, looking along the facade. The interplay of light and shadow created by the overhead screen and vertical fins creates a dynamic and comfortable semi-outdoor space, extending the usable area of the office.

A detail shot looking up at the concrete fins against the backdrop of a rain tree. This image captures the essence of the design: the juxtaposition of heavy, man-made material with the organic form of nature.

A worm's-eye view of the facade's concrete fins. This perspective emphasizes their slender profile and the rhythmic pattern they create, showcasing the technical precision of the ultra-high-performance concrete fabrication.

The studio's interior is organized as a series of "levitating" galleries suspended from the main concrete portals. This night view from below highlights the transparency and layered complexity of the structure, which glows like a lantern.

A close-up of the tapered concrete portals, which are left in their raw, form-finished state to express the craftsmanship of their construction. Despite their large scale, subtle changes in the cross-section make them appear elegant and lightweight.

The external staircase is a transparent, suspended structure held by a 6-meter cantilevered raw concrete roof. This design choice keeps the circulation visible and light, expressing the structural forces at play.

About Our Studio: A Living Laboratory

Building our own studio taught us how to integrate mechanical services—plumbing and electrical lines—directly into exposed concrete, a design choice that requires extreme precision during the pour. When we design for you, we apply this same rigor, ensuring your project’s technical needs are hidden within the structure rather than cluttering your interior finishes.

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Funktion Design

Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Studio in SanjayanagaraStarts from ₹300 per sq. ft. of floor area

We’re Funktion Design, a team of Bangalore architects who treat design as a serious, daily experiment. This studio is our laboratory, where we constantly test how raw concrete and recycled materials can transform a standard workspace into an inspiring environment.

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