Our Work and Recognitions

Our approach to design is simple: we want homes that feel like they belong to the tropics, not just sit on top of them. Recognition from publications and peers is important to us because it highlights the viability of sustainable building in an urban context like Bengaluru.

The Audumbara Experience

Our recent feature in the April-June 2024 issue of Interior Exterior Magazine was a proud moment for our team. It provided a deep dive into the construction of the Audumbara house, specifically how we managed to incorporate a circular window and a vaulted CSEB roof without compromising structural integrity or comfort. These aren't just design flourishes; the roof acts as a thermal buffer, and the window facilitates natural ventilation that moves air through the entire floor plate.

Why Vernacular Matters

When we build, we are essentially acting as stewards of the site.

• Material Sourcing: By utilizing earth from the site itself to create compressed bricks, we drastically cut down on the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing and transporting traditional burnt bricks.
• Passive Climate Control: Techniques such as high ceilings, strategic placement of glass blocks, and using thermal mass materials like Kota stone ensure that the interior temperature remains comfortable regardless of the Bengaluru summer.
• Local Skills: Every project we do connects us with master artisans from Rajasthan and local carpenters. Our furniture—the teak chairs, the rattan weaving, the hand-painted handles—is an extension of this belief that local hands produce the most honest work.

Being named 'Project of the Week' by the Volume Zero community was a reminder that people are looking for these alternatives. They want homes that are healthy, durable, and deeply personal. We invite you to look through our work and see the thought process behind the details.