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byPraanganaConsults at studio in Mysuru; Travels to Bengaluru & KarnatakaStarts from₹120 Per Sq. Ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

Experience our natural building philosophy firsthand. We host open house events across Karnataka where you can walk through our completed projects, feel the lime walls, and learn about the owner-builder process.

An invitation to our open house for the 'Jagali House' in Harlur. We were excited to share the multiple alternative building systems used in this project, including cloister domes, various natural plasters, and unique flooring types.

The official announcement for our Harlur Jagali House open day. These events are a wonderful opportunity for aspiring homeowners, architects, and students to engage with sustainable architecture in a real-world setting.

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It is one thing to see a photo, but you only truly understand our courtyard houses, or 'totti mane', when you stand in the center and feel the natural cross-breeze. Our open house events let you walk through these spaces, touch the cooling Araish plaster, and see how we integrate reclaimed materials into a modern, sustainable structure.

Open house events hosted across Karnataka. — Approved by the tribe
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Consults at studio in Mysuru; Travels to Bengaluru & KarnatakaStarts from ₹120 Per Sq. Ft. of Built-up Area

We are Praangana, a group of architects who believe houses should evolve from nature rather than being forcefully built. We open our doors to share our process because we want you to experience the coolness of lime and the soul of mud walls for yourself.

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