--- title: "residential sanctuaries: architectural homes that blur indoors and out" description: "experience residential sanctuaries where architecture meets nature. we design homes in bangalore with seamless indoor-outdoor flow, skylights, and courtyards." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/landscape-architecture/residential-sanctuaries-blurring-indoors-out last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # residential sanctuaries: blurring indoors and out Tribe Verified · architectural design excellence across bangalore since 2006. By [Ochre Architects](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects) · Projects across India; Studio in Banashankari 3rd Stage · ₹20 per sq ft of site area (estimate) Part of [Landscape Architecture](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/landscape-architecture). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/landscape-architecture/gallery) architecture is not about adding walls, but about removing boundaries. this collection explores homes designed as ecosystems, where the light, the landscape, and the living space exist as one continuous experience. ## Photos and videos - [Video: The Neethi Residence exterior is a play of solid and void, with stacked geometric forms creating a visually dynamic facade. The integration of glass and indoor greenery hints at the fluid connection between the interior and exterior spaces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43fb14ac-8da1-4997-b3eb-f5cc331bdb88) - ![In the Sandeep & Neelam residence, the dining area is designed alongside a sunlit indoor courtyard with synthetic grass. A floating marble pooja room appears to hover over this green space, creating a tranquil spiritual corner.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/326ade5d-442d-45a3-9c59-a9ef4c63ee42) - ![The indoor swimming pool at the Neeti Residence serves as a tranquil focal point for the guest level. The space is designed with clean lines, a textured stone feature wall, and direct access from the living area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d28f4971-bad9-4686-a823-84e8b36d9548) - ![The family room in the Sandeep & Neelam Agarwal residence is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass, erasing the boundary with the lush garden outside. An indoor swing adds a playful element to this light-filled, open-concept living space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c347c7c2-9edd-40ec-b7d3-877c91553584) - ![Another view of the family space, highlighting the wooden ceiling that extends towards the garden, visually connecting the indoor and outdoor areas. The layout ensures that the landscape is a constant backdrop to family life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69ea0523-5e16-40d0-abed-026f4ed9cf42) - [Video: A video tour of the Ramprasad residence, showcasing its clean lines, open-plan interiors, and large balconies. The design emphasizes a connection to the outdoors with extensive use of glass and terraced levels.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ac9da45-c5a8-4e35-8968-21e814845cf4) - [Video: Revisiting the award-winning pool design at the Tyagi residence, completed in 2006. The interplay of light and shadow from the semi-covered roof creates a dynamic atmosphere in this indoor pool area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea42209b-364e-4dfa-830c-e06158fe73cd) - ![The guest level at Neeti's residence is a bright, expansive space defined by white marble floors and feature walls. A narrow strip of green landscaping cuts through the floor, bringing an organic element into the minimalist interior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f59142cb-5f10-40e8-bd8f-b95b9d46a3a6) - ![A view from the elevator at the Neeti residence, looking across the indoor garden path towards the swimming pool. This perspective shows how we layer spaces and materials to create depth and visual interest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bfcb869c-c7dc-434c-9790-bc127a70d698) - ![A long skylight washes the wall with natural light along the corridor in the Sandeep & Neelam residence. This simple architectural feature transforms a transitional space, connecting it to the sky above.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/183b4f87-d878-461e-8d11-cb47b9832559) - ![A closer look at the cantilevered pooja room, crafted from onyx marble. The design creates a serene, floating sanctuary that is visually connected to the green courtyard and the dining space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12da3965-2aa3-4a3b-a687-31a6bddda4f6) - [Video: A video showing the exterior and interior of our studio, where lush greenery is planted right against the building's angular facade. The interior spaces are designed with multi-level voids and staircases that create a sense of openness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5abc2f2-490c-402e-9a2a-bfd3308a75a9) - [Video: This video showcases the Ramjeevan Goshala, a project that combines traditional roof forms with modern landscape planning. The design includes open pavilions, paved walkways with grass inlays, and thoughtful lighting for evening use.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6675fbed-e11d-49e5-b801-240f7744bf26) ## About Residential Sanctuaries: Blurring Indoors & Out the defining element in these residences is the precise management of light and volume. by utilizing skylights and internal courtyards rather than standard windows, we draw the natural landscape into the core of the house, ensuring that the boundary between the living room and the garden remains fluid. a home should not be a static box. our approach to residential design involves a study of how a building can terrace and peel. this allows us to embed greenery into multiple levels of a structure, creating a private ecosystem that feels removed from the density of the city. when we plan a layout, we focus on the section—the vertical connection between floors. an internal pool or a floating pooja room, for instance, acts as a visual anchor. these elements are not decorative; they are spatial strategies to provide cross-ventilation and diffused natural light throughout the day. we rely on a palette of honest materials. travertine, flamed granite, and weather-treated wood are selected for their tactile quality and their ability to age gracefully in the climate. by reducing the visible superstructure, we allow the play of shadow and light to define the space. whether you are looking for a complete residential master plan or an intervention in an existing home, our goal is to create a structure that functions as a quiet sanctuary. this is architecture as a long-term dialogue between the built form and the natural environment. ## About Ochre Architects we are ochre architects. for us, every home begins as a sketch, exploring how geometry can define a space. we focus on the relationship between structure, light, and the quiet moments of daily life. [See all of Ochre Architects's services](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects) ## More from Landscape Architecture by Ochre Architects - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/landscape-architecture/featured) - [Public & Commercial Spaces](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/landscape-architecture/public-commercial-spaces) - [Design Explorations: From Concept to Form](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/landscape-architecture/design-explorations-from-concept-to-form) ## More services by Ochre Architects - [Bespoke Furniture & Fixture Design](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/bespoke-furniture-fixture-design) - [Architectural Design & Master Planning](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/architectural-design-master-planning) - [Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/ochrearchitects/interior-design) ## Similar work from other experts - [Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Spaces in Bengaluru](https://mytribe.in/designkacheri/residential-architecture/seamless-indoor-outdoor-spaces) by Design Kacheri · Residential Architecture · Visit Design Studio in Vasanth Nagar; Projects across Bengaluru & Karnataka - [The Art of Indoor-Outdoor Living](https://mytribe.in/technoarchitecture_rajesh/full-service-residential-interior-design/the-art-of-indoor-outdoor-living) by Techno Architecture · Full-Service Residential Interior Design · Projects across Karnataka; Visit Design Studio in Basavanagudi - [Homes Designed as Living Ecosystems](https://mytribe.in/the_purple_ink_studio/landscape-architecture/homes-as-ecosystems-residences-integrated-with-nature) by The Purple Ink Studio · Landscape Architecture · Studio in Vasanth Nagar; Landscape projects in Bengaluru, Goa & Coastal Karnataka - [Residential Sanctuaries: Architecture Integrated with Landscape](https://mytribe.in/ausarchitecture/master-planning-landscape-design/residential-sanctuaries) by AUS Architecture · Master Planning & Landscape Design · Based in Indiranagar; Projects across Bengaluru & Kerala - [Residential Design: Blurring Indoors & Outdoors](https://mytribe.in/studiomotley/master-planning-site-design/residential-design-blurring-indoors-outdoors) by Studio Motley · Master Planning & Site Design · Based in Koramangala; Projects across Bengaluru - [Spaces That Breathe: Blending Indoors and Nature](https://mytribe.in/studio.bhoomi/sustainable-architectural-design/spaces-that-breathe-blending-indoors-and-nature) by Studio Bhoomi · Sustainable Architectural Design · Takes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Design Studio in Narayana Nagar ## Book To book Ochre Architects, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=hello%2C%20i%20have%20been%20looking%20at%20your%20residential%20sanctuaries%20work%20and%20would%20like%20to%20discuss%20a%20potential%20project.)