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Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Spaces for Modern Homes

byYellow Door ArchitectsTakes projects across Bengaluru, Chennai & TirupatiStarts from₹350 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

We dissolve the boundaries between your home and the landscape. Our design approach integrates lush terraces, internal courtyards, and open-plan layouts to bring natural light and greenery into every corner of your daily life.

An aerial view of the Earth Abode farmhouse, showing how the architecture is broken into smaller volumes that follow the contours of the land, with green roofs and pathways that merge the structure with the landscape.

The library and home office at HAUS 5 opens completely onto a lush, covered terrace. This seamless transition extends the living space and allows for work and relaxation surrounded by nature.

The terrace lounge at Kamala Residence was designed as a serene retreat from the city. A metal pergola frames the view of the Tirupati hills and mitigates sunlight, while cane furniture enhances the tropical theme.

The alternating balconies at Kamala Residence create engaging visual connections between floors. This courtyard-like space is furnished with a live-edge table and peacock-style cane chairs, creating a private garden oasis.

The swimming pool at our Earth Abode project is integrated directly with the architecture. A staircase appears to rise directly from the water, leading to an upper level, blurring the lines between landscape, water, and home.

The outdoor dining area on the HAUS 5 terrace. A large live-edge wooden table and benches sit on earthy brick flooring, creating a perfect space for entertaining.

A vibrant, custom-painted mural serves as the backdrop for the bar area on the HAUS 5 terrace, adding a splash of color and personality to the outdoor space.

The interior of the HAUS 5 library, showing its direct visual and physical connection to the outdoor terrace, visible through the large glass doors.

A close-up of the custom-built library shelving in HAUS 5, which provides a warm, intellectual counterpoint to the open, green terrace just beyond.

Looking from the lounge area of the HAUS 5 library out to the terrace, this view shows how we design spaces to flow into one another.

About Seamless Transitions: Indoor-Outdoor Spaces

We don't just add balconies; we treat the threshold as an extension of the floor plan. By aligning internal flooring materials like terracotta brick or oxide with the outdoor deck, we visually extend your living room into the open air. This continuity is planned during our initial layout phase, where we conceal sliding doors within wall pockets, truly merging your home with the view.

Designed with nature in South India — Approved by the tribe
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Yellow Door Architects

Takes projects across Bengaluru, Chennai & TirupatiStarts from ₹350 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up Area

We are Juhi and Joshua. We approach every home as a quiet dialogue between your lifestyle and the natural surroundings. Our design practice is driven by the belief that architecture should facilitate a connection to nature, not build a barrier against it.

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Billimoria & AssociatesTakes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Studio in High Grounds
A spiral staircase connects the ground floor garden to the upper terrace, creating a continuous green pathway. The home is wrapped in plants, with creepers and hanging pots that blur the line between the building and the garden.7
This view shows the terrace garden nestled beside the home's upper level. The design incorporates planters and green walls along the facade, making the garden an essential element of the architectural experience.
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Spaces That Breathe: Blending Indoors and Nature

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Studio BhoomiTakes projects across Bengaluru; Visit Design Studio in Narayana Nagar
A central courtyard in a recently completed house, designed as a tranquil heart of the home. The inclusion of a tree and simple landscaping, combined with the concrete and wood material palette, creates a peaceful, private outdoor room.8
The pool at our Alibaug holiday home, designed to reflect the clean lines of the architecture. The living space opens directly onto the pool deck, completely erasing the line between the interior and the serene outdoor environment.
Soft morning light fills a daughter's bedroom in the Debris Block House. The large window offers verdant views, while the custom jaali screen provides ventilation and security, allowing the window to be left open.
From the living room of the Debris Block House, the garden is always in view through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. We brought a tree inside to further enhance the connection to nature and draw light down from a skylight above.

Blurring Boundaries: Indoor-Outdoor Living

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CollectiveProjectDesign studio in Indiranagar; Projects across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad & India
The U-L-I Residence is designed with multiple levels of decks and courtyards, ensuring every part of the home has a connection to the outdoors. This approach creates a series of private retreats that are visually linked, fostering a sense of openness.10
A view of the U-L-I Residence's upper level, where a rooftop garden and planters are integrated into the architecture. The rust-colored facade panels contrast beautifully with the lush greenery, creating a warm, natural aesthetic.
A small, intimate courtyard at the RT Nagar Residence, viewed from the interior at night. This "secret garden" brings a touch of nature and tranquility right into the heart of the home, creating a beautiful focal point.
A view from inside the Jayanagar Residence, looking out through floor-to-ceiling glass doors to a balcony and the lush treetops beyond. This design choice effectively erases the boundary between the living space and the landscape.

Indoor-Outdoor Sanctuaries: Architecture That Breathes

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Studio Design ForumBased in Jayanagar; Projects in Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Coimbatore
In the Kanasu residence, large sliding glass doors completely retract, merging the living room with the outdoor deck and vertical garden. This creates a single, expansive space for relaxation and entertainment.14
This rooftop terrace features a slatted wood pergola that not only provides shade but also creates beautiful, linear shadow patterns on the floor. It’s an open-air lounge designed for enjoying the city views.
A view from the family room overlooking the double-height internal courtyard in "The Mantle" house. This visual connection across floors ensures the home feels open and integrated with its green core.
The central courtyard in "The Mantle" project, designed as an extension of the living area. We used slatted screens and lush planting to create a private, sun-dappled oasis within the home.

The Art of Indoor-Outdoor Living

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Techno ArchitectureProjects across Karnataka; Visit Design Studio in Basavanagudi
This bedroom was designed to feel like a retreat. The large, sliding glass door opens onto a private balcony, allowing the sights and sounds of the lush green outdoors to become a part of the room's serene atmosphere.5
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Upscale ArchitectsPan-India projects & Online consultations; Office in Gurugram

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