Modern Facade Design with Geometric Architecture
Facades that move beyond simple boxes. My approach balances structural geometry with raw materials to create exteriors that are as functional as they are distinct.
This residence in Bangalore features a facade of weathered corten steel and exposed concrete. The materials are chosen to age gracefully, while the cantilevered volumes and integrated greenery create a sense of lightness and connection to the outdoors.
For this 60x40 plot, I designed a facade with sweeping curves and projecting balconies filled with plants. The design breaks the verticality of the building, creating a softer, more organic form that stands out in its urban context.
This is a 3D render for an upcoming 63x50 residence in Bangalore. The design layers white plaster, exposed concrete, and corten steel panels with lush, cascading greenery to create a rich, textured facade.
This video shows a 3D walkthrough of an upcoming residential project. It highlights the bold, angular concrete forms and the covered carport, demonstrating how I integrate practical needs into a strong, contemporary design.
A dusk view of a 60x40 residence in Bangalore. The interplay of interior and exterior lighting reveals the home's complex geometry, with interlocking white and concrete-finished blocks creating a visually engaging composition.
This design uses a combination of grooved concrete panels and a dark wood screen to create privacy and texture. The projecting white frames define balconies and openings, adding depth to the building's front elevation.
This completed 30x40 home in Bangalore features a distinctive diagonal wrap. This design element unifies the facade and creates unique, angular window openings that give the home its character.
About this collection
A facade is not just the face of your home, it is the primary filter between your privacy and the street. When I design these geometric exteriors, the focus is on how shadows shift through the day. It is not just about the look; it is about using deep overhangs, textured screens, and specific opening orientations to keep your interior spaces cool and private, even in dense urban settings.
The facade designs you see here—using corten steel, exposed concrete, and brick jaalis—are born from specific site constraints rather than arbitrary aesthetic choices. Whether working on a compact 30x40 urban plot in Bangalore or a larger site with sloped terrain, the goal is to break the verticality typical of modern residential buildings.
Materiality and Process
I believe in using materials in their honest, raw state. The texture of exposed concrete provides mass, while corten steel evolves and patinas over time, grounding the building in its environment. Timber or brick screens offer the necessary privacy from neighboring properties without sacrificing ventilation.
The Geometry of Function
Each project goes through multiple 3D iterations where we map the wind path and solar movement. We then sculpt the massing to ensure that form follows function. We use interlocking volumes to create terraces and deep recesses. This adds visual depth, prevents the 'box' look, and provides natural shading for the building envelope.
If you are looking for a standard elevation or a trend-driven aesthetic, my process may not be a fit. If you want an exterior that responds to our climate and stands out through clean lines and structural integrity, that is the foundation of my practice.
Sandesh Architects
I am Sandesh, an architect based in Bangalore. My work focuses on spaces that feel open, light, and structurally honest. I don't follow trends; I build using raw concrete, steel, and glass to create designs that work for the people living in them.
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