Sustainable Interior Design & Natural Light Architecture
We believe your home should feel as alive as you are. By working with natural light, expansive volumes, and raw materials like mud and stone, we design interiors that breathe and change with the sun.
A video tour through the Divyadarshan home, revealing its soul. From the custom-carved door to the central courtyard and terrazzo kitchen counter, every detail was crafted on-site to reflect the owners' personalities.
The double-height living area in Anand and Madhu's home, showcasing how we create a sense of volume and space. The interplay of different levels, connected by an open staircase, makes the home feel expansive and interconnected.
The living room in Anand and Madhu's home features a stunning rammed earth wall as the backdrop. The space is designed to be warm and inviting, with custom wooden furniture and large openings to the outside.
A top-down view of the living space, capturing a moment of life with a child and their dog. For us, a home is truly complete when it is filled with joy and activity.
This staircase in Roopasri's home is set against a feature wall of exposed rat-trap bond brickwork. The design is not just functional but also a beautiful display of sustainable building techniques and material texture.
The dining area in the Vruksha home, situated next to the staircase. The open-plan layout and use of exposed brick create a warm, communal atmosphere, perfect for the three sisters who live here.
The dining and living area in Santosh and Deepali's home, featuring a filler slab ceiling with terracotta pots. This technique reduces concrete usage and helps keep the interior cool, while the wooden flooring adds warmth to the space.
About this collection
We often see urban homes that feel tight and boxed-in. Our approach is to prioritize the section, not just the floor plan. By creating double-height volumes and strategically placed skylights, we ensure that even a small plot feels expansive and flooded with natural light, significantly reducing your need for artificial lighting during the day.
Designing for volume is not just about height; it is about how the space makes you feel. We use methods like filler slab roofs with terracotta pots to manage heat and reduce concrete volume, keeping your interiors naturally cooler. When we work with materials like exposed brick in a rat-trap bond or rammed earth, we are not just choosing a texture. We are choosing a wall that holds thermal mass and allows the building to regulate temperature on its own.
Designing for Comfort and Light
We analyze sun paths and wind directions for every site. This isn't theoretical; it is about where the sun hits at 10 AM and how the breeze moves through your living room. We incorporate elements like jaali ventilation walls and pivoted windows to turn your home into an active participant in the climate.
The Human Connection
Every interior detail is a decision made in conversation. Whether it is an oxide floor that feels cool underfoot or a custom-designed door carved on-site, we focus on elements that reflect your personality. We do not just build houses; we create spaces that offer a quiet, serene connection to the outdoors, even in the middle of a city like Bengaluru.
Studio Alaya
We are Studio Alaya, a collective obsessed with building spaces that hold stories. After thirteen years of designing homes across India, we have learned that the best interiors are about how light hits a rammed earth wall or how a filler slab keeps a room cool. We work with you to ensure your home is a triumph of both heart and earth.
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