Spaces of Volume and Light in Bengaluru Homes
We shape homes where light and architecture interact, creating spaces that breathe. Through double-height voids and central courtyards, we bring the sky into your daily life.
Looking up through a central atrium at the Drishya project. The gridded skylight and wood-clad walls create a powerful architectural statement while drawing natural light deep into the home.
The double-height dining space in our Kanasu project is defined by its sheer volume and the quality of light. Sunlight pours in from the side, illuminating the wall art and creating an uplifting atmosphere.
This view from the dining area at Kanasu looks up towards the connecting bridge on the upper floor. This vertical connection is key to our open-plan designs, making the home feel unified and spacious.
A large skylight is positioned directly above the central courtyard in the "Between Two Trees" house. This feature ensures that the core of the home is always bright, connecting the inhabitants to the sky above.
Sunlight grazes a textured brick wall in "The Brick Affair" project. We carefully consider sun orientation to create moments like this, where light interacts with materials to bring a space to life.
The living room at "The Mantle" is designed with multiple levels and ceiling heights. This creates distinct zones within an open plan while maintaining a sense of grandeur and vertical space.
A look from the dining table towards the living area in the Kanasu home. The double-height volume above connects the ground floor with the upper-level corridor, enhancing the sense of space and interaction.
About this collection
When we design for volume, we are actually solving for climate. A double-height ceiling in a Bengaluru home is not just for show; it is a stack-effect chimney. It draws hot air up and out, while our skylights wash your walls with natural light. This reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day and keeps the space breathable, even during the peak of summer.
Architecture is about the play of light and shadow, not just building walls. In projects like 'Kanasu' and 'Drishya,' we treat the roof and the volume as part of the interior experience. By integrating gridded skylights and double-height volumes, we create a vertical connection that makes your home feel unified, regardless of the floor you are on.
We prioritize how light moves through a room at different times of the day. In 'The Mantle,' we converted what was initially a simple balcony into a double-height courtyard. This decision changed the entire flow of the house, turning a structural requirement into the central soul of the residence. We often use honest materials like raw concrete and brick because they hold shadows beautifully, giving the space texture and depth.
Whether it is the 'Between Two Trees' house with its courtyard skylight or the grand dining area in 'Kanasu,' our approach is consistent: we respect the site, we respect the sun path, and we build a home that is an extension of your own 'Kanasu' (dream). We do not believe in cookie-cutter designs. We focus on volumetric drama, ensuring that your home feels open and connected to the elements, while remaining a private sanctuary within the city.
Techno Architecture
I am Rajesh Shivaram, the architect behind Techno Architecture. I believe architecture is about respecting the land and letting light define the spaces we live in. My work is not about building boxes, but creating a 'Kanasu'—a dream you live in every day.
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