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byInt-HabBased in JP Nagar; Designing spaces across South IndiaStarts from₹150 per sq. ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

Designing a home in the city requires more than just square footage. We focus on how your space breathes, balancing the need for privacy with the necessity of natural light and ventilation in tight urban plots.

'Wilasa' is an opulent villa where the landscape is as important as the house itself. The ample foreground with its manicured lawn provides a serene setting for the built form, whose facade is a play of solids and voids.

The facade of the 'Wilasa' villa uses a clean, minimalist palette with plaster finishes and vertical wooden slats. The design carefully balances solid surfaces to shield from harsh sun while providing expansive glass balconies.

This walkthrough of the 'Wilasa' villa showcases its luxurious and minimalist design. The built form occupies half the site, leaving the other half for extensive landscape design, creating a private oasis in an urban setting.

This family space in the 'Wilasa' villa features a raw concrete panel wall and a wooden ceiling, adding texture and warmth. Large glass doors open onto a wide balcony, blurring the line between inside and out.

The terrace of the 'Wilasa' villa is designed as a retreat. The roof structure with multiple skylights allows for beautiful light play throughout the day, making this nook a perfect spot for unwinding.

The facade of 'Wilasa' is minimalistic, using plaster with horizontal grooves and vertical wooden slats for a modern look. The landscaped pathway leads the eye towards the home, enhancing its grand entrance.

Another view of the 'Wilasa' villa, where the minimalist facade with its clean lines and material contrast is complemented by the lush green lawn. The design creates a harmonious balance between modern architecture and nature.

The 'Chirantana' residence is designed in harmony with its surroundings. The bold grey and orange facade stands out, yet the presence of mature trees on the site was considered to frame the view of the home.

The bold facade design of the 'Chirantana' project makes it a standout in its neighborhood. The strong geometry and the striking grey and orange color palette amplify the contemporary form of this compact home.

About Modern Urban Residences

In urban settings, we prioritize what we call 'built vs unbuilt' spaces. Rather than maximizing the footprint, we design facades with a deliberate play of solids and voids—like the deep grooves and wooden louvers used in the Wilasa villa—to shield your interiors from harsh sun while keeping them airy and connected to the outdoors.

Architects for custom residences across Bengaluru. — Approved by the tribe
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Int-Hab

Based in JP Nagar; Designing spaces across South IndiaStarts from ₹150 per sq. ft. of Built-up Area

At Int-Hab, my team and I believe your home should work for you, not the other way around. We design residences that blend modern minimalism with the local climate, ensuring that every room feels open, bright, and genuinely yours.

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