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Light-Filled Interiors and Voluminous Residential Spaces

byKapil Krishan AggarwalTakes projects across India; Visit studio in South Extension II, New DelhiStarts from₹450 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

I design homes that breathe, using double-height volumes and strategic skylights to draw natural light into the very heart of your living space.

The drawing room of the Sobti Residence is characterized by a striking double-height volume. Abundant natural light enhances the openness of the space, while a floating wood-and-glass staircase adds architectural elegance.

An aerial view of the Kavyam Residence living room shows the impact of the double-height glazed façade. This feature maximizes natural light and offers uninterrupted views of the green belt outside, enhancing the connection to the outdoors.

The double-height space in the Screen House links the ground floor drawing room with the upper family lounge. This vertical connection allows natural light to flow throughout the home, enhancing the sense of openness and interaction across levels.

In the Slender House, the main brief was to maintain connection between family members. I designed an inward-looking structure with spaces interconnected via a central, light-filled courtyard, as seen in this view from the upper level.

The core idea for the Slender House was to punctuate the narrow volume with staggered cut-outs and skylights. This view from the top of the courtyard shows how light filters down, filling the home with vitality and a sense of openness.

With no side windows, bringing light into the Slender House was a challenge. I designed a central skylight over the void to illuminate the internal courtyards, reducing the need for artificial light and creating this dramatic, airy stairwell.

A worm's-eye view of the Slender House skylight. This feature is critical to the design, bringing natural light deep into the narrow home and creating an ever-changing play of light and shadow on the floral mosaic floor below.

The Step Maze House features a triple-height atrium with a large skylight at its core. This void lights the heart of the home, and the glass balustrade staircase running alongside it emphasizes the dramatic verticality of the space.

The Swatantra Residence is designed as an inward-looking home with a triple-height courtyard at its core. This view from the upper bridge shows the visual link between all spaces, with light filtering down through the multi-level cut-outs.

From the drawing room of the Sobti Residence, the view opens up to the dining and family lounge. The double-height volume and open-plan layout create seamless visual connectivity, enhanced by the modern floating staircase.

About Light-Filled Interiors & Voluminous Spaces

When working with tight urban plots, I often sacrifice a small portion of the total floor area to carve out a central atrium or void. This intentional reduction in square footage creates a vertical connection between levels, ensuring that even the deepest corners of your home remain bathed in natural light and constant airflow.

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Kapil Krishan Aggarwal

Takes projects across India; Visit studio in South Extension II, New DelhiStarts from ₹450 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up Area

My practice grew from a single chair project, and I still approach every room as if it were a piece of furniture—with attention to proportion and materiality. I believe architecture is a spatial story, and I am here to help you craft yours.

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This perspective shows the connection between the living area, the upper floor, and the outdoors. The design uses a neutral palette and natural materials to complement the abundant light.
The dining area is situated within a soaring double-height space, with fluted wall paneling adding texture and grandeur. A metal screen provides a subtle division from the living area without blocking light.
A view from the living area towards the dining space, showing how the open layout and central skylight create a bright, interconnected living environment.

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The sweeping curve of the Worli Duplex staircase, viewed from below. The abstract, sculptural quality of the form is revealed by the way it catches and reflects light, creating a fluid, organic shape within the home.18
The soft curve of the staircase void frames a cluster of hanging lights from Flos. This view from below transforms the stairwell into a sculptural composition, where architecture and lighting design are fully integrated.
Looking down into the void of the sculptural staircase, the form appears like a ribbon of light. The design is not just about moving between floors, but about creating a powerful visual and spatial experience.
Our design process for the skylights at DUA Villa began with simple sketches. We explored various forms and sections to understand how they would channel daylight and create the ethereal play of light we envisioned for the interiors.

Sculpting with Light in Luxury Interiors

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Circular skylights punctuate the ceiling of a corridor, casting pools of natural light onto the floor. This simple gesture transforms a simple circulation space into a dynamic experience, marked by a rhythm of light and dark.11
In this institutional waiting area, skylights are integrated with built-in concrete seating. The light defines distinct zones, creating more intimate spaces for conversation within a larger, open hall.
A detail of the skylights at the Vismaya museum. The abstract, sculptural quality of the openings on the roof contrasts with the soft, diffuse light they create in the galleries below.
Even utilitarian spaces are considered opportunities for architectural expression. In this restroom at the Vismaya museum, a skylight illuminates a small, planted courtyard, bringing nature and daylight into a typically enclosed space.

The Interplay of Light and Form in Architectural Design

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An aerial view of a double-height living room, showcasing the grandeur and openness we designed into the space. The layout is planned for easy conversation, with distinct seating zones defined by emerald green chairs and neutral sofas, all anchored by a magnificent crystal chandelier.15
This view highlights the symmetry and scale of a double-height living room in our Chennai project. A book-matched marble wall serves as a dramatic backdrop, flanked by bold cobalt blue armchairs that create an intimate seating nook within the larger space.
We designed this living area to open directly onto the pool deck, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors. The space is filled with natural light, and the layout uses symmetry and luxurious materials to create a warm, lived-in feel that is connected to its surroundings.
Another angle of the poolside living room, this shot shows the interplay of textures, from the quilted sofas to the smooth marble feature wall. The layout is intentionally open to create a sense of flow and visual connectivity across the different zones.

Grand Living Spaces with Double-Height Ceilings

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House of LalittyaTakes projects across India; Studio in Gurugram
This skylight at the Gopal Residence is a centerpiece of the design. The suspended blue and white discs interact with the sunlight, creating a celestial effect while bathing the double-height space in a soft, diffused glow.13
A terracotta jali screen is brought to life by the sun. This feature, seen here in the Shashidhar Residence, provides privacy and ventilation while casting intricate, moving patterns across the floor and walls.
At the Manjunath Residence, the ceiling combines filler slabs with skylights. This not only reduces the weight of the concrete structure but also allows pockets of natural light to filter down, creating a mesmerizing dance of light and shadow.
A view looking up at the skylight in the Raghavendra Residence. The terracotta jali creates a beautiful geometric pattern against the sky, filtering the harsh sun and casting artistic shadows on the bright yellow wall below.

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The reflection on the polished marble floor doubles the light and greenery in this expansive living area. Our material choices are intentional, designed to enhance the sense of space and luxury.
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In this seating arrangement, we used deep royal blue chairs to create a striking contrast against the soft, neutral sofas. This demonstrates our approach to using color boldly yet elegantly to define different zones within an open-plan living space.

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