--- title: "Magnolia Penthouse: Tranquil Urban Oasis Design in Bangalore" description: "See how Treelight Design crafted a serene duplex penthouse in Bangalore. We use raw materials and nature-integrated design to create a peaceful, breathable home." canonical: https://mytribe.in/treelightdesign/interior-design/magnolia-an-urban-oasis last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Magnolia: A Tranquil Duplex Penthouse Sanctuary Tribe Verified · Nature-integrated homes designed across Bangalore. By [Treelight Design](https://mytribe.in/treelightdesign) · Takes projects across India; Visit Design Studio at Indiranagar, Bengaluru · ₹3,200 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/treelightdesign/interior-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/treelightdesign/interior-design/gallery) We designed this Bangalore penthouse to act as a quiet sanctuary from the city. By seamlessly blending indoor living areas with an outdoor terrace, we used raw textures like sandstone and pigmented cement to cultivate a sense of enduring calm. ## Photos and videos - ![The penthouse terrace is designed as an outdoor living room, seamlessly extending the interior space. We used gravel, wood, and a custom concrete bench to create a rustic, tranquil escape with views of the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4124d239-2eb2-4b12-8b50-bbcb835e3cab) - ![The upper living area features a sloping roof made of natural timber and walls finished with pigmented cement. A vintage astro-globe and large windows overlooking the greenery bring in a sense of nostalgia and calm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/67174ce1-d4d0-4637-a317-5e3f88048845) - ![The dining area in the Magnolia Residence features a live-edge wooden table and custom-hammered copper pendant lights. The space is grounded by a blue accent wall, creating an intimate atmosphere for family gatherings.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13ad35e9-00e2-4fed-81d8-4be26046a8a8) - ![This dining space from the Magnolia Residence uses a live-edge wood table paired with cane chairs and custom pendant lights. The design creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that is both elegant and comfortable.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0dc9926-b34a-4912-a35b-9dd145dad2be) - ![The bedroom combines raw pigmented cement walls with warm wood flooring. An abstract mural adds a touch of artistry, while the minimalist design creates a restful and serene personal space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60840316-edd8-4de2-83b8-4fe0ff4d2f66) ## About Magnolia: An Urban Oasis At the Magnolia project, we focused on the transition between the living area and the terrace. Instead of standard thresholds, we used gravel and timber to create a tactile surface that invites you to walk barefoot from the sofa into the open air. This physical connection turns a city penthouse into a grounded landscape, proving that even in high-rise settings, your home can breathe. Our approach for this duplex penthouse was to create a space that feels less like a city apartment and more like a retreat. We drew inspiration from the abstract expressionist Mark Rothko for the upper level, utilizing pigmented cement flooring and walls in muted tones that function as a canvas. This creates a quiet backdrop, allowing the natural light and the view to become the primary features. Material honesty remains the core of our work. In this home, we avoided superficial finishes. The flooring features a combination of sandstone, Kota, and pigmented cement, which provides a cool, earthy underfoot experience. A key architectural element we introduced is the Tree of Life jali partition between the prayer room and the living section. The intricate leaf motifs cast shifting patterns when the lamps are lit, adding an element of play to the otherwise serene environment. The dining area is anchored by a live-edge wooden table, which serves as a central point for connection. We believe that a home should reflect the people living in it, so we prioritize these tactile, human-centric details over purely aesthetic choices. By removing non-load-bearing walls where possible, we opened up the flow, ensuring that the light moves freely across the home from morning to evening. ## About Treelight Design We are Treelight Design. We treat architecture like a quiet poem that synergizes with nature, preferring raw honesty over flashy trends. Whether it is a penthouse in Bangalore or a home tucked into the hills, we design spaces that let you breathe. 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