--- title: "Contemporary Residential Architecture in Bengaluru | Ochre Architects" description: "We design custom contemporary homes focusing on light, volume, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. See our process from hand sketches to finished residential spaces." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/architectural-design-master-planning/contemporary-residences last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Contemporary Residential Architecture Tribe Verified · Realizing residential projects across Bengaluru. By [Ochre Architects](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects) · Projects across India; Studio in Banashankari 3rd Stage · ₹220 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Architectural Design & Master Planning](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/architectural-design-master-planning). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/architectural-design-master-planning/gallery) We start with a hand-drawn line, turning abstract concepts into living spaces. Our homes are shaped by light, volume, and the rhythm of your daily life. ## Photos and videos - ![stacked… the neeti residence exterior, where interlocking blocks define the building's massing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7eec782-12fd-438d-b60a-2dc23b287946) - [Video: A video tour of the neeti residence, showing the deconstructed form and the central atrium with its indoor pool.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43fb14ac-8da1-4997-b3eb-f5cc331bdb88) - ![the resulting interior volume… a tall, narrow space within the neeti residence, drawing light down from skylights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bec8b53d-8c44-4e6a-908e-84f103b1c779) - ![swimming pool at guest level… the water body is integrated into the ground floor living area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d28f4971-bad9-4686-a823-84e8b36d9548) - ![An expansive view of the indoor pool and living space, designed as a single, flowing sanctuary.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4718e396-32e6-4f30-8f33-d15b630f2a6c) - ![resultant space… the angular walls create unique interior geometries for the guest room corridor.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04f447b0-9f0b-45fa-815e-fdd05a705653) - ![fenestrations… carefully placed windows and glass walls frame views and control light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6aa612e4-fad4-4728-9d2a-cbc876aae616) - ![family space… a double-height living room at the sandeep & neelam agarwal residence, overlooked by a glass-walled master bedroom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aab2bc44-9cb8-4b76-bc5e-3f792b13febd) - ![The open-plan family area connects visually to the upper levels and the outdoor garden through large glass panels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6da2cfa1-baed-43e2-a7ba-81252f5a7233) - ![skylight… casting linear shadows along a corridor, turning a simple passage into a play of light and texture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ca01958-7707-4a2b-880c-a13246c39c1e) - ![The effect of the skylight on the interior, highlighting the floating staircase and connecting different spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10f60ddd-c44f-440a-9597-059cf87f0d45) - ![A long skylight illuminates the upper floor hallway, creating a bright, gallery-like space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/183b4f87-d878-461e-8d11-cb47b9832559) - ![skylights and linear lighting combine to define the vertical circulation core of the home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58b87750-166e-41ed-a1cf-e47ea758250e) - [Video: A visualization of the guest annex for neelam and sandeep, designed as a separate pavilion in the garden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4c028fcd-ea49-4c8b-bf8e-116129517872) - [Video: Exploring a different concept for the guest annex, with a cantilevered wooden volume over a glass base.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/295061e5-6a26-475a-a0d1-b69878a0e367) - [Video: A third option for the guest annex, focusing on a simple, box-like form that opens to the landscape.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e90c824-da76-4bc0-81f0-3209a71141c0) - [Video: revisiting the pool at tyagi’s house, an award-winning project from 2006, showing how light activates the indoor space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea42209b-364e-4dfa-830c-e06158fe73cd) - ![The calm surface of the indoor pool reflecting the architectural lines and light from above.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4b1de89a-e5ac-4f26-b20e-01c4bc7120e8) - ![An abstract view of the reflections on the water, capturing the geometry of the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d734d098-f78f-470d-95cb-dbc7a9058845) - [Video: A video walkthrough of the ramprasad residence, highlighting the material details and spatial flow.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ac9da45-c5a8-4e35-8968-21e814845cf4) - [Video: The operation of the oversized pivot door, a key feature that transforms the entrance experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/664a1830-f19c-4a1e-915c-7531b8c0bde7) ## About Contemporary Residences Our approach centers on the interplay of light and volume. We use skylights to carve out vertical paths for natural light, transforming simple corridors into bright, gallery-like transitions. This technique, applied in our projects, ensures even deep floor plans remain airy and connected to the sky throughout the day. The journey of a home begins with a hand-drawn sketch. We believe the concept must be solid before a single brick is laid. By starting with manual drawings, we explore massing and form to see how a building sits in its environment. Once the idea takes shape, we use 3D visualization to test how light hits a wall, how the volumes stack, and how spaces flow. We treat architecture as a process of peeling away layers to reveal the core living space, focusing on clean lines. Our residential projects use technical solutions to achieve this simplicity. We coordinate structural elements, such as cantilevers or large glazing, to ensure the building remains functional while appearing light. Whether it is an indoor pool or a rooftop terrace, every element serves a purpose. We guide you through the process, from site analysis covering wind and sun paths to final GFC drawings. We manage structural coordination for MEP systems, ensuring plumbing, electrical, and HVAC requirements do not clutter the design. We aim to create a sanctuary rooted in the context of the site. ## About Ochre Architects We are Ochre. Architecture is a journey from the first scribble to a finished home. We focus on clean lines and volumes that breathe, ensuring your residence is a sanctuary that feels deeply personal. 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