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Sculptural Architecture: A Study in Concrete

byRenesaTakes projects across India; Visit studio in Vasant Vihar, New DelhiStarts from₹350 per sq. ft.View full gallery

Architecture is a dialogue between light and material. We shape concrete into living stories, creating homes that stand as vertical sculptures within the landscape.

An overall view of the House Around the Oblique Column, showcasing its monumental scale and the dramatic cantilevered roof. The structure is a composition of bold, intersecting geometric planes.

This view frames the interior living space from the outside, revealing the home's dual function as a gallery. The architecture creates a proscenium arch, blurring the lines between inside and out.

The defining feature of the house, the oblique column, is captured here in a play of light and shadow. Its tilt creates a dynamic tension, anchoring the entire architectural composition.

The entrance is marked by a circular void in the concrete roof, through which a tree grows. This gesture creates a powerful dialogue between the man-made structure and the natural world.

The central sculptural staircase, rendered in monolithic concrete. It is not merely for circulation but acts as a vertical sculpture connecting the different levels of the home and gallery.

The facade's rhythmic, narrow windows are set against the smooth concrete, overlooking the pool. This detail highlights the project's brutalist-inspired aesthetic and its connection to the landscape.

Close-up details of the concrete facade, showing the interplay of sharp angles, deep recesses, and smooth surfaces. These shots emphasize the building's sculptural and tactile qualities.

Close-up details of the concrete facade, showing the interplay of sharp angles, deep recesses, and smooth surfaces. These shots emphasize the building's sculptural and tactile qualities.

Close-up details of the concrete facade, showing the interplay of sharp angles, deep recesses, and smooth surfaces. These shots emphasize the building's sculptural and tactile qualities.

Close-up details of the concrete facade, showing the interplay of sharp angles, deep recesses, and smooth surfaces. These shots emphasize the building's sculptural and tactile qualities.

About Sculptural Architecture: A Study in Concrete

At the heart of this residence sits a singular, gravity-defying oblique column. It is not merely structural. It acts as an anchor for the entire composition, creating a dynamic tension that transforms the farmhouse into a monumental art gallery.

12,000 sq. ft. of concrete mastery. — Approved by the tribe
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Takes projects across India; Visit studio in Vasant Vihar, New DelhiStarts from ₹350 per sq. ft.

We are RENESA, a Delhi-based studio exploring the spark between old-world soul and new-age vibe. We do not just build walls, we craft living memories through architecture that lingers.

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