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Cube House: Modern Architecture for Compact City Plots

byID+AS ArchitectsTakes projects across Bengaluru; Visit office in JP Nagar 7th PhaseStarts from₹180 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

How we transformed a standard 35'x40' site into a light-filled home by staggering volumes and maximizing vertical space.

The front elevation of the Cube House. The design uses clean white planes, travertine cladding, and carefully placed windows to create a modern and inviting facade on a compact city plot.

The entrance to the Cube House opens to a small internal courtyard with a single tree under a skylight. This acts as a buffer, immediately introducing natural light and a sense of calm.

The heart of the Cube House is this double-height living space. Staggering the floors allowed us to create this voluminous area, which is anchored by a stone-clad wall and a floating wooden staircase.

The award-winning kitchen of the Cube House. We used a palette of dark grey and warm wood, with a large window for natural light and a geometric wooden screen that separates it from the living area.

The semi-covered terrace on the upper floor provides a private outdoor space with views of the surrounding greenery. It's an essential feature for urban living, offering a connection to the outdoors.

The formal living room features a vibrant blue sofa and a custom-designed geometric screen. This space opens onto a small patio, further enhancing the indoor-outdoor connection.

A cozy family seating area surrounded by large windows. This space is designed for informal gatherings and is flooded with natural light, making it feel open and connected to the neighborhood.

A view of the staircase and the intricately designed pooja room door. The warm wood tones and clean lines of the staircase are consistent with the home's overall material palette.

This video scrolls through an article featuring our Cube House project, showing various photos, floor plans, and design details that were highlighted in the publication.

The detailed drawings for the award-winning kitchen, showing the elevations and sections. This illustrates the level of precision and planning that goes into our interior designs.

About Award-Winning Design: The Cube House

This project shows how we handle urban density without sacrificing airiness. Instead of filling the entire floor plate, we played with verticality and staggered ceiling heights. This simple shift created a sense of volume that makes the 1,690 square feet feel expansive, ensuring natural light reaches the deepest corners of the living area.

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Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit office in JP Nagar 7th PhaseStarts from ₹180 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up Area

At ID+AS, we believe architecture is a conversation. We don't just build, we listen to the story you want your home to tell. Whether it's integrating a private courtyard or designing a kitchen that flows, we prioritize the harmony between your lifestyle and our design logic.

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