--- title: "Modern Sculptural Architecture and Exposed Concrete Designs" description: "Explore our architectural approach to sculptural homes, exposed concrete residences, and modern villas in Delhi and across India. We focus on material honesty." canonical: https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/bespoke-residential-architecture/featured last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # Modern Sculptural Architecture and Exposed Concrete Designs Tribe Verified · Award-winning practice based in New Delhi. By [Matra Architects](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects) · Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi · ₹1,100 ₹ per sq. ft. (Built-up Area) (estimate) Part of [Bespoke Residential Architecture](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/bespoke-residential-architecture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/bespoke-residential-architecture/gallery) Our approach prioritizes sculptural forms, material honesty, and the interplay of light and space. We treat each residence as an inhabitable sculpture. ## Photos and videos - ![This is the Jenga House, a residence I designed in New Delhi. The structure is an assembly of stacked and shifted concrete volumes, creating a dynamic facade with recessed balconies and deep overhangs that sculpt light and shadow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/378904d2-e7ad-43c8-bafe-096a1cd40b60) - ![A digital visualization of an upcoming residence in Moradabad. This interior view highlights a key feature: a sculptural spiral staircase that acts as a central organizing element within a double-height living space, all rendered in exposed concrete.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd093e07-a264-4d42-932f-bc6ac3b3912b) - ![The Rhizome House, a farmhouse project completed in 2016. Here, a cantilevered volume clad in wooden shingles projects out from the main structure, framing a view of the landscape and demonstrating a blend of heavy concrete and lighter materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9fbe4860-1707-45fd-af6d-6656f9913eb3) - [Video: This video presents a 3D visualization for a conceptual pavilion on the banks of the Yamuna river. The design uses a series of concrete arches and a perforated roof to create a modern interpretation of historical Mughal architecture, focusing on reflections and patterned light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/008ba4fa-6f92-4f91-b59a-abe16040165d) - ![A photograph taken during the construction of a villa in Moradabad. This image captures the raw power of the cantilevered concrete form and the forest of rebar, illustrating the brutalist honesty of the structure before it is fully enclosed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57f5c752-d2f5-43d6-ad2d-f988fb03091f) - ![A detail of the staircase within the Jenga House. This image shows the precise combination of materials, with thin steel balusters set against a board-formed concrete wall, reflecting my focus on craftsmanship and material texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/352ecedc-79cb-4ea3-aa6d-9a8f1a643383) - ![A 3D render exploring the 'Tetris' concept for an upcoming residence in Delhi. The design is an agglomeration of interlocking concrete blocks, creating a complex interplay of solid and void, interior and exterior spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6085bb4a-69d8-4720-9ce3-e813b3695165) - ![This lightweight steel and glass pavilion sits beside a pool in Delhi. The design prioritizes transparency and a connection to the garden, using a perforated jaali roof to filter sunlight and create a gentle, shaded atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca582b73-7402-4eb9-a234-a0adb26a03b6) ## About Featured A defining characteristic of our work is the deliberate control over concrete surfaces. We do not hide the process, instead we design custom shuttering layouts that dictate the exact pattern of tie-rod holes and plank textures. This ensures that the structural logic is visible in every finish, turning raw material into a refined, tactile element of the living space. We view architecture as a search for values that mirror the site. We avoid transient trends in favor of timeless forms. Whether working with exposed concrete in a dense urban Delhi plot or timber-laced stone in a rural setting, our intent remains constant: to integrate the logic of construction with the poetry of space. The Jenga House in New Delhi exemplifies this, using stacked concrete volumes to manage light and shadow. Similarly, our ongoing work in Moradabad pushes the limits of cantilevered structures, creating interiors that float above the landscape. We believe a building should respond to its context, not impose upon it. We employ tools like physical scale models to verify volumetric composition before we break ground. By meticulously planning MEP routing and fenestration within our concrete envelopes, we achieve a seamless aesthetic. From the board-formed concrete of our villas to the lightweight steel of our garden pavilions, our practice is dedicated to the idea that buildings should be quiet, honest, and enduring. We spend significant time on-site, refining these details with the masons and engineers to ensure the physical reality aligns with our conceptual rigor. ## About Matra Architects We are a practice driven by a deep inquiry into how material and form shape our daily lives. My team and I work directly on-site to ensure the built reality matches the intellectual rigor of our initial concepts. 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