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Indoor-Outdoor Living Architecture

byStudio MotleyBased in Koramangala; Projects across Bengaluru & MumbaiStarts from400 Rs Per Sq FtView full gallery

We design homes that erase the line between interior rooms and the natural world, using deep overhangs, sliding panels, and seamless flooring to pull the outdoors in.

An empty room in the 'House of Canopies' project, where the polished concrete floor reflects the garden outside. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors open completely, transforming the living area into a covered pavilion within the landscape.

In my 'Houses by a Park' project, the balcony becomes a green carpet, visually extending into the park across the road. This is what I call 'borrowed landscape', where we embrace the surroundings to make the home feel boundless.

A custom-designed swing on the veranda of the 'House of Canopies'. This space is neither fully inside nor fully outside, offering a sheltered spot to enjoy the garden, embodying the essence of tropical living.

This seating area is enclosed in glass, creating a sunroom that feels like sitting in the middle of the garden. The deep roof overhangs provide shade, making it a comfortable space to enjoy the view year-round.

The play of morning light and shadow across the polished concrete veranda. The home's structure is designed to interact with the sun's path, creating a dynamic visual experience throughout the day.

Stone pavers create an informal path through the lawn, leading the eye and the foot from the house into the garden. This simple detail strengthens the physical and visual link between the built and natural environments.

A view from the garden looking back at the glass-walled structure. The design uses landscaping and natural elements to frame views and create moments of intimacy and connection with nature.

The upper-level terrace in the 'House of Canopies' is a private perch overlooking the treetops. It's an open-to-sky extension of the living space, perfect for quiet contemplation.

An outdoor seating area sheltered by a large cantilevered concrete roof. This space demonstrates how modern architectural forms can create comfortable, traditional outdoor living zones like verandas.

A bedroom balcony in a high-rise apartment, featuring patterned tiles and a comfortable chair. Even in a dense urban setting, I carve out private outdoor spaces that offer a connection to the sky and the city beyond.

About Indoor-Outdoor Living

The secret to true indoor-outdoor living is not just big windows. It is about how the flooring flows from your living room onto the balcony or garden, using materials like cast in-situ terrazzo or stone that handle weather and wear well. We often use sliding or pivot panels in teak or fluted glass to let you control how open or private a space feels at any moment.

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