Bhurat Residence By Cadence Architects

The home, designed for a nuclear family in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, blends functionality with aesthetics while embracing the character of its surroundings. At the forefront, a spacious deck has been thoughtfully incorporated into the main structure, creating a seamless transition between the outdoors and indoors. This design element not only adds a sense of openness but also allows abundant natural light to filter deep into the living spaces, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day. The deck doubles as a cozy family corner and a social space, enhancing the home’s livability while maintaining privacy from the street.

 

Designed by : Cadence Architects

Principal Architect & Designer:  Ar. Smaran Mallesh, Ar. Vikram Rajeshekar, Ar. Nadrendra Prigal

Address: No. 45, KK Complex, Shankarmutt Road, Shankarpuram, Bangalore . 

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Automation: Dimesion Digital Controlls Pvt. Ltd.
Interior Designers: Cadence
Landscape Consultant: 3foldesign
MEP & HVAC Consultants: Bays consultancy, Services design consultants, Comfort Solutions.
Contractors: Civil-Keshav Murthy
Lighting Designers: Prolux designs

The project attempts to reinterpret the idea of urban living for a modern nuclear family. This reinterpretation stems from a deep understanding of how contemporary life unfolds within dense city environments and how spatial design can evolve to accommodate emerging needs. Conceived as a response to the dense urban fabric and the family’s aspiration for openness, greenery, and natural light, the home strikes a balance between sculptural expression and functional living. It doesn’t merely sit within its context—it actively participates in it.

In a setting like Basavanagudi, where traditional homes and cultural roots still hold sway, this residence brings in a contemporary expression that converses with its surroundings rather than confronting them. The facade, light and fluid in its articulation, folds and curves to create a play of depth and shadow. It becomes a performative skin—constantly interacting with the elements. This design move not only defines the building’s unique identity within its urban context but also carves out a void with a garden in it. This nuanced intervention is far more than a stylistic flourish—it serves both aesthetic and ecological functions.

This suspended green intervention blurs the boundaries between architecture and landscape, transforming the building into a living organism that breathes with its surroundings. It reimagines how urban homes can integrate with nature without compromising on density or privacy. The garden enhances the microclimate by filtering air and light, while also offering the family intimate connections with greenery at different levels of the home. These moments of pause within the vertical journey of the house are not only refreshing but also emotionally grounding. Seen from the street, they lend a sense of domestic warmth and ecological sensitivity to the design. The house begins to appear less as an object and more as an ecosystem—alive and in tune with its environment.

The planning of the home revolves around light and openness. This fundamental design principle is evident in the spatial sequencing and orientation of all key areas within the residence. A front deck, carefully carved out of the main structure, becomes the threshold between the outdoors and the interiors. This deck is not just a balcony or an overhang, but a carefully curated experiential moment. More than just an architectural gesture, it acts as a transitional zone that ushers natural light deep into the house while offering a semi-open space for leisure and family gatherings. It works as a climate-responsive design element as well—inviting the breeze, tempering the sunlight, and enhancing the overall energy efficiency of the home. This deck not only visually lightens the massing of the front facade but also functions as a social extension of the living areas. It invites interaction, rest, and reflection—offering a layered interface between the built and the natural.

Inside, spaces are organized to maximize fluidity, creating seamless transitions between living, dining, and private zones. These transitions are not abrupt but are carefully modulated using levels, material changes, and subtle lighting cues. Large openings frame views of the gardens, ensuring that natural light filters in throughout the day. These apertures are designed not just for daylighting but also to visually connect the interior experience with the layered green pockets throughout the house. The onus was on working with a controlled

material palette that ensures a warm ambience. Rather than overwhelming the senses, the interiors invite calmness—a welcome antidote to the sensory overload of city life. An indoor courtyard with a double height volume ensures visual and spatial connections between the floors. This courtyard acts as a vertical connector—a breathing core around which the life of the house revolves. It allows sounds, scents, and visual connections to flow naturally between levels, enhancing a sense of family cohesion.

Materiality plays a key role in crafting the home’s identity. It is not just a matter of finishes, but a deliberate strategy to shape mood, perception, and interaction. The use of ferrocement as a malleable material enabled us to sculpt a thin ephemeral facade. This facade is not merely an envelope but an expressive skin that changes character with light and time. The interior courtyard has in-situ terrazzo with marble inlay that flows out to the outdoor deck area to seamlessly connect the inside and the outside across the fenestration. This continuity of materials blurs the perceptual boundaries of enclosure and openness, grounding the house in a unified sensory language.

Every design decision, from fenestration placement to material finish, contributes to a holistic experience of space. This is a house that reflects its inhabitants’ desire for clarity, openness, and connectivity—without ever feeling exposed or constrained. The transitions between architectural moments—be it between the street and the foyer, the deck and the living room, or the stairwell and the courtyard—are designed to be intuitive and immersive. It’s a home that feels alive, constantly negotiating between light and shadow, open and enclosed, built and natural.

In essence, this residence in Basavanagudi is not just about creating shelter—it is about creating an environment. An environment where a modern family can thrive within an

ever-evolving city. It is an architectural response rooted in sensitivity, sculptural clarity, and a deep respect for nature and urban life.