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Sustainable and Soulful Homes: Our Featured Design Projects

byMasons InkProjects across Bengaluru & Kochi; Visit Studio in Ashok NagarStarts from₹3,200 per sq ftView full gallery

Explore how we blend tradition, eco-friendly materials, and light-filled architecture to transform houses into breathing, soulful homes in Bengaluru.

This sunlit, Spanish-inspired courtyard is the heart of the home. We used patterned cement tiles and filled the space with plants to create a cool, comfortable, and serene spot for the whole family, including Dorai the beagle, to relax.

We believe any space, no matter how simple, has the potential to become a beautiful home. This is a look at how we transformed a blank canvas into Casa Esmeralda, a home filled with warmth, color, and curated details.

We love using natural, breathable materials like this mud and lime plaster. It not only gives the wall a beautiful, earthy texture but also helps regulate the temperature, keeping the home cool naturally. The brass sink and blue countertop add a touch of modern craft.

For us, a courtyard is the soul of the house. It brings nature, light, and air into the very center of your home. This video shares our philosophy on why we build homes around these beautiful, life-giving spaces.

This main entrance features a repurposed vintage door set against an exposed brick wall. We believe details like these add a sense of history and character, making a new house feel like a home with a story.

The dining room at Casa 503 is designed to be a warm, inviting space for family meals. The golden light from the large windows, combined with the olive green walls and classic wooden furniture, creates a perfect setting for making memories.

This is the unique texture of 'Thappi', a traditional Rajasthani lime plastering technique. We worked with master artisans to train our all-women team of masons, preserving this sustainable craft and bringing its beauty to modern homes.

We were so happy to see our pet-friendly design featured in The Hindu. It’s always a joy to create spaces where every member of the family, including the four-legged ones, feels completely at home.

About Featured

We don't just design rooms; we change how a space feels by focusing on passive climate control. From the cooling properties of traditional Kota stone floors to the light-filled magic of an internal courtyard, our work prioritizes natural comfort. We source reclaimed vintage doors and train our all-women mason teams in time-tested lime plastering techniques like Thappi, ensuring every home we build supports both the environment and our local community.

Bengaluru-based, women-led sustainable construction team. — Approved by the tribe
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Masons Ink

Projects across Bengaluru & Kochi; Visit Studio in Ashok NagarStarts from ₹3,200 per sq ft

We are Masons Ink, and we believe a home is more than just four walls—it needs to breathe. Our team is constantly on-site, hands muddy, building spaces that prioritize light, air, and the stories hidden in reclaimed materials.

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The central courtyard, or 'Thotti', of our Basavanagudi house is the breathing heart of the home. It connects the living spaces while inviting light, air, and even the rain inside, creating a constant dialogue with nature. This space features exposed laterite stone walls and traditional wooden pillars.10
This is the oculus of an ornamental brick dome we created for a meditation space. The intricate corbelled brickwork is not just structural but also sculptural, playing with light and shadow to create a serene, inspiring atmosphere.
A view of the dining hall in our Vinaya residence project. This space is defined by an arch leading to the kitchen, a high vaulted wooden ceiling, and a Lohi lime plaster accent wall, demonstrating how natural materials create warm and functional living areas.
Our design process begins with detailed drawings like this cross-section. Here, we blend Rajasthani wooden arches with Kerala-style seating, clearly mapping out the use of natural materials like burnt brick vaults and stone slabs to create a unique, culturally rich home.

Sustainable Architecture and Natural Home Designs

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PraanganaConsults at studio in Mysuru; Travels to Bengaluru & Karnataka
This is a re-interpretation of a traditional courtyard. I used a terracotta jali screen to create a semi-enclosed space that feels both private and connected to the outdoors. The way sunlight filters through the screen, casting intricate patterns that shift throughout the day, brings the space to life.8
In this penthouse, I designed a helical staircase to be more than just a way to move between floors; it's a fluid, sculptural element. Bathed in light from a large skylight, its form contrasts with the clean, linear fluted wood wall, creating a focal point that is both art and architecture.
This is the Madhura residence, designed as two homes stacked together. I used compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEB) and prominent sloping tile roofs to connect the design to the family's ancestral roots while creating a modern, functional urban home with a generous front garden.
The double-height lounge is the heart of the Siri residence. I combined a random rubble stone wall with warm wood ceilings and nature-inspired art to create a space that feels expansive yet intimate. It’s designed for family gatherings, with visual connections to the gardens and terraces on every level.

Our Architectural Journey

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Design KacheriVisit Design Studio in Vasanth Nagar; Projects across Bengaluru & Karnataka
This is the Vidyut Kapoor Residence in Bangalore, a prime example of our modern architectural style using exposed brick. The design emphasizes clean geometric lines and the interplay of solid and void, creating a dynamic facade that interacts with natural light throughout the day.8
The interior of the Vidyut Kapoor Residence reveals a double-height living space, a signature element in our designs. This feature, combined with expansive glass doors and exposed brick walls, creates an airy, light-filled home that seamlessly connects to the surrounding green space.
We also undertake large-scale projects like this estate house in Thrissur for Mr. Alex. The design balances a grand scale with traditional architectural forms, including sloping tiled roofs and deep verandas, creating a stately yet welcoming family home.
An internal courtyard in the Nivriti residence in Jakkur, Bangalore, serves as a private green oasis. We often incorporate such courtyards to improve natural light and ventilation, fostering a tranquil connection with nature within the home's footprint.

Featured Architectural Projects and Design Work

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Firm Terra ArchitectsProjects across Bengaluru; Visit studio in Jayamahal
We design homes as interconnected stories, not just rooms. This view of a residence shows our use of organic geometry and natural materials like wood and stone to create a space that flows across multiple levels, always feeling open and connected.8
Our architecture embraces the environment around it. The exterior of this home integrates natural stone, wood paneling, and abundant greenery, allowing the structure to blend seamlessly with its surroundings and become a living part of the landscape.
We believe buildings can talk, especially through the interplay of light and form. Here, sunlight streams through carefully placed openings, interacting with the home's organic, flowing structure to create a dynamic and ever-changing atmosphere.
Craftsmanship and material honesty are at the heart of our work. This brick dome is a feature of our 'True Ceiling' series, showcasing a radial pattern of bricks that is not only visually striking but also a functional element of our sustainable design approach.

Our Signature Architectural Projects

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Studio BhoomiTakes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Design Studio in Narayana Nagar
This is Audumbara, a home that truly represents my design philosophy. We used compressed earth blocks made on-site, a vaulted roof, and traditional patterned tiles to create a space that is both sustainable and soulful. The swing room, bathed in sunlight, is a perfect example of how I design spaces for quiet joy.10
In the living room of Villa 17, I used wooden arches to create a sense of flow and connection between the living, dining, and kitchen areas. This approach to open-plan living creates a space that feels both expansive and intimate, perfect for family life.
This project shows how I love to play with color to reflect a client's personality. By combining a custom blush sofa with bold teal kitchen cabinetry and polished concrete floors, we created an apartment that is modern, vibrant, and full of character.

Our Featured Sustainable Designs & Projects

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Tropic ResponsesProjects across Bengaluru; Studio in Arekere
This is the heart of a home we designed, where natural light, earthy materials, and open spaces come together. We used exposed brick and Kota stone flooring to create a warm, honest feel, while the floating wooden staircase and traditional swing add a sense of lightness and play.8
For this urban home in Bangalore, we contrasted a clean white facade with the raw texture of rat-trap bond brickwork. The circular window and spiral staircase are not just design elements; they are invitations to explore the different levels and how light moves through the space.
We believe in finding beauty in the details. This is a close-up of a custom jaali wall, where we used angled mud blocks and glass inserts to create a beautiful pattern that plays with light and privacy, casting unique shadows throughout the day.
Light is one of our most important materials. Here, a custom-designed geometric skylight casts dramatic patterns across an exposed brick wall, transforming the space and creating a living artwork that changes with the sun.

Sustainable Architecture Designed for Mindful Living

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Studio AlayaVisit Studio in Yelahanka; Projects across Bengaluru & Pan-India

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