planted balconies surround open living spaces in it house in Bengalurudesigned by Indian studio 4site Architects for a nature-loving family.
Called House of Greens, the four-bedroom home is informed by Bangalore’s history of green spaces and parks, which have earned it the moniker of India’s “garden city.”
“As a tribute to Bangalore, the theme of the house is to reflect the garden and the abundance of green spaces.” 4 site architectChandrakant Kanthigavi founder told Dezeen.
“The concept of the house has been carefully designed to offer a garden experience in every space,” he added.
The rectilinear volume of House of Greens is defined by its oversized floor plans, which extend outwards to provide space for large garden terraces lined with trailing plants.
Entering via a parking lot and a porch sheltered by one of these tiles, a paved path leads into the entrance area of the house. Beyond this is a large L-shaped living, dining and kitchen area, which embraces the rear garden.
In this living space, a double-height space has been carved out and lined with folding glass doors, framed in wood that open onto the back garden.
On the opposite side of the house, a prayer room sits alongside a smaller, private garden with a paved path leading from the master bedroom to a sitting area at the front of the house.
Upstairs, a more private family room is flanked by two additional bedrooms and a study, and on the second floor, another bedroom sits next to a gym that opens onto the large roof terrace of Casa di Verdi .
The exterior ends of the house are turned back to create a flat background for the extensive planting. On the first floor and eastern facade, a textured brown laterite stone wall is pierced by narrow openings.
For the interior, more contemporary finishes are combined with the work of local artists and craftsmen, including a butterfly chandelier in the living room and bird murals on the first floor.
“We wanted to create a “pavilion-like” environment for all the common areas, [and] we interwoven a common theme of a biophilic material palette that enhances the outdoor atmosphere,” said Kanthigavi.
Other recently completed houses in India include Earthscape Studio’s Infinite Rise and a skylit home from A Threshold that offers a “seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living”.
Photography is by Ekansh Goel of Studio Recall.
