--- title: "Cube House: Modern Residential Architecture in Bangalore" description: "Explore the Cube House, an award-winning residential design in Bangalore. See how we use natural light and smart planning to maximize compact urban plots." canonical: https://mytribe.in/idas.architects/architectural-design/award-winning-design-the-cube-house last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Cube House: Modern Architecture for Compact City Plots Tribe Verified · Award-winning Bangalore residential design By [ID+AS Architects](https://mytribe.in/idas.architects) · Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit office in JP Nagar 7th Phase · ₹180 per sq. ft. (estimate) Part of [Architectural Design](https://mytribe.in/idas.architects/architectural-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/idas.architects/architectural-design/gallery) How we transformed a standard 35'x40' site into a light-filled home by staggering volumes and maximizing vertical space. ## Photos and videos - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3aebbda7-25d5-4d84-b211-e391d563d328) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8613e0e-4b51-4746-b2b1-a0ca56fb952d) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73dcf444-176e-42ef-9991-1c9185895dea) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d28252e5-af55-44fe-845f-a61faf291bca) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9d21cea-d1a3-4b7b-aa6d-d3a4b1e2c9c4) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f472ca6-27d9-4e69-bd03-336e75eb48c6) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8ec6245-1639-457f-b601-5dd7d56acab9) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12993c6a-7825-4072-9ee2-b22976fd84d9) - [Video: 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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e06808c-8d79-4052-ad3f-fcbecafb7ba9) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11d3adf3-0bb1-413a-8a16-a4676cd4e876) - ![A sectional drawing of the kitchen, detailing the handleless profiles and integrated lighting. These technical details are key to achieving a clean, minimalist aesthetic.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1224f05-b530-4d46-866b-374ab727a8ac) - ![The layout plans for the kitchen, showing the functional U-shaped design and its relationship to the dining area. Efficient space planning is critical in a compact home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/806b9893-9d61-423c-aff2-c24bd9e238e6) - ![An alternate angle of the Cube House exterior, showing the interplay of stacked volumes and the cantilevered terrace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8cb4d5f6-f9d8-4e7a-9f4f-565a992ac322) - ![The entrance foyer, where a small courtyard with a bonsai tree greets visitors, setting a tone of tranquility from the moment you step inside.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10a8e790-2863-456a-a482-889e6eafc141) - ![My profile as the principal architect, featured alongside the Cube House project in The Architect's Diary.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46a47fdb-e163-4a7f-873f-cf2cbfe1e9b7) ## 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. The core challenge with the Cube House was the site constraints. In a dense Bangalore neighborhood, we had to balance privacy with the need for light and ventilation. Our solution was to treat the house as a composition of stacked cubes, creating a range of clear heights from 9 to 15 feet. We introduced a central courtyard as a buffer. This isn't just an aesthetic choice, but a functional one that acts as the home's lungs, pulling fresh air in and filtering harsh sunlight through a skylight. Inside, the kitchen remains a focal point. We designed it with a U-shaped layout to maximize efficiency on a compact footprint, using a palette of dark grey and warm wood. This kitchen design received the GEEVEES 2022 People's Choice Award, which reflects our belief that functional, well-planned spaces can be as visually striking as they are practical. We maintained a consistent material language throughout: travertine cladding, exposed stone, and warm wood tones. These choices ground the modern geometric form in natural textures, preventing the space from feeling cold. Every window and staircase was positioned not just for looks, but to maintain visual connections between the dining area, the courtyard, and the terrace. ## About ID+AS Architects 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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