--- title: "Sculptural Concrete Residences | Modern Minimalist Design" description: "Explore our sculptural concrete residences, featuring bold, cantilevered volumes and raw material honesty. We design modern homes in Delhi NCR and across India." canonical: https://mytribe.in/matra_architects/bespoke-residential-architecture/sculptural-concrete-residences last_updated: 2025-09-25 --- # Sculptural Concrete Residences Tribe Verified · Award-winning concrete architecture in Delhi NCR 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) Residential architecture conceived as inhabitable sculptures. We explore the structural and aesthetic possibilities of raw concrete, balancing heavy mass with light through precise cantilevers and formwork. ## Photos and videos - ![The Jenga House in New Delhi, viewed from the street. The design's name comes from its stacked, cantilevered concrete forms that create a powerful sculptural presence within its urban context.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1449d3a5-fa07-4967-80b4-1248cd5c0303) - ![A daytime view of the Jenga House, showing how the raw concrete facade interacts with the natural light and surrounding foliage. The composition balances heavy mass with carefully placed openings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc412c49-1a3c-4a07-a690-08dc48e6c425) - ![An evening view of a terrace at the Jenga House. The space is framed by exposed concrete walls and wooden ceiling beams, creating an intimate outdoor room that connects directly to the interior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59537328-2e48-4e87-b99a-bf660c589fd8) - ![The warm interior light glows from a window of the Jenga House at dusk. This detail highlights the contrast between the solid concrete exterior and the life within the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3d98158-b325-4865-9fb6-25be864cc44b) - ![An interior corridor in the Jenga House, where a plank-shuttered concrete wall runs alongside a warm wooden floor. This juxtaposition of materials is a recurring theme in my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31d9f020-0f77-4bee-adaa-a43f1d1e2d75) - ![The living area of a residence, where my team is observing the quality of light through floor-to-ceiling windows. The design aims to dissolve the boundary between the interior and the garden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/322a2cf4-53c8-4c8a-b836-2ec928178a97) - ![The driveway and entrance of the Jenga House at night. Strategic lighting emphasizes the texture of the concrete and the building's geometric forms, creating a dramatic nocturnal presence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7acb711-1803-46d3-9466-b14c6fabf7aa) - ![An abstract detail of a staircase, combining wood, brass, and concrete. This composition showcases the careful attention given to material junctions and textural variety in my projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6de2f1b-b278-4ee3-946a-4585883bd3ed) - ![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) - ![The entrance gate of the Jenga House, where a slatted wooden screen provides privacy while complementing the raw concrete structure above. The design integrates landscape elements at the threshold.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc623f61-b344-4762-a932-18f48a60923f) - ![A view of The Three Mashrabiya residence, another project focused on concrete forms. Here, a large metal screen, or mashrabiya, provides privacy and filters light for the upper floors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de5906ea-1160-4f6c-99a7-b14562c1df1d) - ![The Pyramids residence seen at night. The building's unique form, with its sloping roofs and articulated volumes, is highlighted by carefully placed exterior lighting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/925d1d89-dd22-4863-8a5f-7007ca4e4f01) - ![The entrance vestibule of a residence in Delhi, featuring fair-faced concrete walls and a double-height window. The space is animated by the play of sunlight and the inclusion of large-scale wooden sculptures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca95406d-27a4-433c-812c-f99dffcde7e9) - ![The main staircase in a Delhi residence, crafted from wood and set against a backdrop of exposed concrete. The space is designed as a gallery for art, integrating it directly into the home's architecture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5f51f59-7d02-450e-b251-e57d343131d2) - ![A quiet corner in the entrance vestibule, where sculptural furniture and art are placed against the textured concrete wall. The vertical wooden screen provides a filtered view of the garden beyond.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74e9da0d-95e6-47a5-b01e-7010d3a719a7) - ![A 3D visualization of the living space in the upcoming Moradabad residence. The image shows the relationship between the spiral staircase, the mezzanine level, and the large glass openings that connect to the outdoors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/87a6a8e6-d39f-4a69-b6e2-3d1598b10273) - ![A render of the 'Tetris' house concept, focusing on the double-height dining area enclosed in glass. The design frames views of the landscape while being sheltered by the heavy concrete forms above.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d810cc85-52a2-4d00-a50c-fa5f98433e3f) - ![An alternate view of the 'Tetris' house visualization. This perspective shows the complex arrangement of stacked and projecting volumes that create a series of terraces and courtyards.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77e304bd-b088-4609-93ed-bf5027338cbf) - ![An interior render of the 'Tetris' house, looking out from a dining area defined by massive concrete walls. The space feels both monumental and intimately connected to the garden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91559061-c599-484f-a82a-6dacebe7674a) - ![A conceptual view of the 'Tetris' house, illustrating the dramatic contrast between the dark, heavy overhang of the structure and the light-filled courtyard below.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e83d903c-50c5-45a8-b752-fbd33ecbd596) - ![This visualization of the 'Tetris' house emphasizes its sculptural quality. The composition of interlocking blocks is inspired by the work of sculptor Eduardo Chillida, exploring concepts of solid and void.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adc9dae2-a846-450f-8f48-227184c195be) - ![A conceptual render for an upcoming Delhi residence, where massive, curved concrete forms appear to levitate over a garden. The design seeks to create an atmosphere that is both powerful and serene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47784d83-1a97-49bd-99a9-3f8028d4f8ce) ## About Sculptural Concrete Residences Achieving this finish requires more than a drawing. Our process relies on explicit shuttering layouts that dictate the exact pattern of tie-rod holes and plank alignment before a single bag of cement is mixed. You are not just buying a design, you are commissioning a rigorous on-site process where we supervise the casting to ensure the raw concrete texture is absolute. In our practice, exposed concrete is not merely a facade but the primary architectural narrative. We approach these residences as sculptures that interact with their urban or rural contexts. This methodology stems from a deep interest in brutalist principles, tempered by a desire for domestic warmth. The sculptural forms often involve complex structural feats, such as long-span cantilevers and floating volumes. These are enabled by careful structural integration, coordinating MEP services within concrete walls and ensuring service routing remains invisible. We prioritize board-formed or plank-shuttered concrete, which imparts a wood-grain texture to the hardened surface. This contrasts with the brass, steel, and timber elements we integrate to soften the space. Whether working in the dense urban fabric of New Delhi or on a sprawling farmhouse, our goal remains the same, integrating the logic of construction with the site's specific micro-climate. We utilize physical scale models to verify volumetric composition and solar shading, ensuring the play of light and shadow is calculated before construction begins. This is an invitation to engage in a rigorous design dialogue where the building’s footprint, materiality, and orientation are treated as inseparable components of a singular, coherent vision. ## About Matra Architects We are architects who treat a home as a conversation between the land and the material. Our practice focuses on the honesty of exposed concrete and the discipline of form, creating spaces that feel as grounded as they are expressive. 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