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Chiguru Residence: Architecture for Compact Urban Plots

byInari AtelierTakes projects across Karnataka & CoimbatoreStarts from₹200 per sq. ft. (Built-up Area)View full gallery

On a tight 30' x 45' site in Bengaluru, we balanced modern form with nature. This project walk-through shows how we iterated on the facade design to maximise space and light.

This was my second design proposal for the "Chiguru" residence facade. It explores a different material combination, with a darker concrete texture and a modified screen design, showcasing the iterative process of arriving at the final architectural look.

This was the first design proposal I created for the "Chiguru" residence. It features a lighter, all-white facade with wooden louvered windows and prominent planters, establishing the modern and green aesthetic for the home.

About Project: The Chiguru Residence

We did not land on this design in one go. The images here highlight our iterative process for the Chiguru residence: one proposal experiments with a light, airy aesthetic featuring wooden louvers and greenery, while the other explores a bolder, concrete-heavy texture. For a 30' x 45' plot, we find that testing these material combinations early is essential to ensure the home feels open rather than closed off.

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Takes projects across Karnataka & CoimbatoreStarts from ₹200 per sq. ft. (Built-up Area)

We are Inari Atelier, a Bengaluru-based design team. We believe architecture is less about massive gestures and more about the way a space feels when you walk in. Our team focuses on making compact urban sites feel open, airy, and comfortable.

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