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Residential Sanctuaries: Crafting Personal Living Spaces

bySDM ArchitectsTakes projects across India; Visit office in Bandra West, MumbaiStarts from₹2,500 per sq. ft. of carpet areaView full gallery

We design homes that go beyond mere aesthetics, focusing on how light, ventilation, and natural materials can create a space that feels uniquely yours. Every project is built to frame the landscape it occupies.

This concept for a lake house in Lonavala features an open dining pavilion that merges with the landscape. The angled wooden roof structure is designed to provide shelter while allowing for natural cross-ventilation and unobstructed panoramic views of the water.

About Residential Sanctuaries

When we approach a home, we start with the breeze and the light path rather than the walls. In projects like our Pavna lake house, we implemented angled wooden roof structures to form expansive, open dining pavilions. This allows for unobstructed panoramic views and natural cross-ventilation, ensuring the residence remains thermally comfortable throughout the year.

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Takes projects across India; Visit office in Bandra West, MumbaiStarts from ₹2,500 per sq. ft. of carpet area

We’re SDM Architects. We believe a home should change how you see the world, not just provide a place to live. Our team works through constant dialogue, testing structural models until we find the perfect balance between the building and the landscape it calls home.

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The exterior of the Magnolia Residence, a duplex penthouse in Bangalore. The design features a pitched roof and extensive balconies, creating a house-like feel in the sky with ample space for outdoor living.21
The rooftop terrace of the Magnolia Residence is a private oasis above the city. It features pigmented cement flooring, lush planters, and a raised deck for enjoying the panoramic views.
This is a render of our Sanctuary Residence project in Nandi Hills. The design uses simple, linear masses and deep roof overhangs to create a modern home that is both elegant and responsive to the climate.
The street view of the Sanctuary Residence shows a composition of clean lines and natural materials, with a low wall providing privacy while hinting at the serene spaces within.

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Treelight DesignTakes projects across India; Visit Architecture Studio at Indiranagar, Bengaluru
The living areas in the 'Solid Void Solid' house are designed as open, fluid spaces that connect directly to surrounding gardens. We used large glass panels and a neutral color palette to enhance the sense of spaciousness and draw the verdant landscape into the home's interior.25
The living areas in the 'Solid Void Solid' house are designed as open, fluid spaces that connect directly to surrounding gardens. We used large glass panels and a neutral color palette to enhance the sense of spaciousness and draw the verdant landscape into the home's interior.
The dining space in the 'Solid Void Solid' house, positioned to overlook a landscaped court. This strategic placement ensures that daily activities are always connected to the outdoors, reinforcing a lifestyle that is in tune with nature.
A family lounge in the 'Solid Void Solid' house featuring a custom abstract wallpaper that adds texture and depth. The design focuses on creating a comfortable, intimate zone for relaxation, with carefully selected furnishings and soft lighting.

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ThirdspaceStudios in Pune & Belagavi; Projects across India
The exterior of the Split House, where the design is defined by a linear 'split' in the roof that houses a skylight. This feature was conceived to preserve a large existing tree on the site and bring natural light deep into the home. The facade combines clean white walls with warm wood ceilings and granite louvers for privacy.53
Looking across the double-height volume of the Split House, where glass walls and a large skylight create a profound connection to the outdoors. The interplay of light and shadow on the clean white walls is a key element of the design, making the space feel open, airy, and constantly evolving.
A floating staircase in the Split House, surrounded by indoor greenery that thrives under the central skylight. We believe in integrating nature throughout our homes, and this light-filled stairwell creates the feeling of walking through a garden as you move between floors.
A quiet moment in the Split House, where a traditional wooden swing offers a place for reflection next to the indoor garden. The design combines modern architectural elements with timeless details, creating spaces that are both contemporary and deeply comfortable for every generation of the family.

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Collage Architecture StudioVisit Studio in Kasturi Nagar; Projects across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune & Goa
An overview of the Artist Residency in New Delhi, where glass walls and an open structure blur the lines between the living space and the natural landscape, creating a truly organic environment.18
In this Gurgaon home, we used a partition of wood and cast concrete panels to define the living area. The design focuses on natural materials and a comfortable, open spatial flow.
A view into a Gurgaon residence where stained pine wood panels create a warm, rhythmic entryway. The design divides a larger volume into smaller, functional 'pockets' without using solid walls.
A collage showcasing different facets of the Artist Residency, from the interplay of concrete and reclaimed wood in the courtyard to the building's porous bamboo facade reflecting in the lily pond at dusk.

Residential Sanctuaries: Architecture That Breathes

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Studio ArrayTakes projects across Delhi NCR & Lucknow; Visit studio in Sector 76, Noida
Our first house, a fully load-bearing brick construction in Bangalore. We embraced the challenge of this technique to create a home with rich texture and a monolithic presence, featuring brick jaali screens for natural ventilation.17
The interior of the Debris Block House in Bangalore, showing how a subtle shift in the multi-level staircase allows light from skylights to reach the ground floor. The walls are made from debris blocks, an example of our commitment to sustainable and honest materials.
The interior of the Debris Block House in Bangalore, showing how a subtle shift in the multi-level staircase allows light from skylights to reach the ground floor. The walls are made from debris blocks, an example of our commitment to sustainable and honest materials.
Another view of the open staircase in the Debris Block House. The design creates visual connections between floors and draws the eye upwards, making the entire home feel interconnected and filled with light.

Residential Sanctuaries: Architectural Homes and Apartments

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CollectiveProjectDesign studio in Indiranagar; Projects across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad & India
The 'Wildgrass' home in Coonoor, showing an addition with a perforated metal screen. We believe a home can grow like a city, and this project was a chance to intimately re-engage with the original structure and the settling landscape.39
The simple, gabled forms of the 'Wildgrass' home, which settle quietly into the Nilgiri hills. The design uses clean lines and a muted color palette to complement, rather than dominate, the natural beauty of the site.
The dining area of the 'House of Stories' in Bangalore, where angled concrete walls and a skylight create a dramatic play of light. The space is designed to feel both monumental and intimate, a place for shared meals and quiet contemplation.

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Mathew and GhoshVisit Studio in Koramangala; Projects across Bengaluru & India

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