ENVIARCH STUDIO
'161 CO': The house with the red compound wall
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Team: Shravan Pradeep, Megha Nanaiah, Saroja Sethuraman, Balavaishnavi
The design of a home with a central courtyard is simplest description for this home. This 3 bedroom home was designed for an elderly couple that wanted ample daylight in their spaces, with maximum interaction with vegetation and gardens for them to spend time with the grandchildren and pets. The layout of this home is planned around a court with the living, dining, kitchen and guest bedroom on the ground floor whereas the bedrooms and media room complete the first floor while maintaining visual connections to the courtyard. The terrace is divided into two zones - an entertainment zone where the couple can host their guests to enjoy the beautiful Bangalore weather while the rear portion of the terrace becomes a service zone with a laundry and pet space.
The material palette consists of wood, exposed concrete walls and stone with plenty of inlays in brass and other stones adding character in different ways to each space. Bespoke encaustic tiles add a beautiful layer of colour and intricate details to the bedroom floors. The final layer of IPS on the walls and floors completes the look of this home.