• Terracotta, cement grey and bright yellow come together to give this residence a distinctive character.

  • Façade with beautiful hollow wire-cut bricks which are effective in minimizing heat ingress.

  • Earthiness is the essence of this home which invites nature in from all sides.

  • Exquisite Athangudi flooring and exposed brick walls create charming rustic interiors.

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  • Well-lit cheerful interiors with beautiful salvaged wood that add to the rustic charm of the home.

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  • The key colours and textures of the façade carry over in the staircase.

A contemporary residence for Bhakti & Nandan, Neelankarai, Chennai

Built-up area: 4,500 SF on 5,760 SF plot

Configuration: Ground + 1 Floor

Year of Completion: 2022

Scope: Architecture & Construction

Summary: A spacious house that invites nature in for a low carbon lifestyle.

What makes this green?

This contemporary yet rustic house features an open-to-sky courtyard that brings in nature in all its glory. Walls made of hollow wire-cut bricks not only look beautiful but keep heat out. Exquisite Athangudi tiles and salvaged wood ensure that the interiors are eco-friendly too. Green systems installed on site include rooftop solar PV, solar water heater, natural waste water treatment and rain water harvesting.

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