Planted balconies surround open living spaces at this house in Bangalore, designed by Indian studio 4site Architects for a nature-loving family.
Named 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 the "garden city" of India.
Planted balconies surround House of Greens
"As a tribute to Bangalore, the theme of the house is to reflect the garden and abundance of green spaces," 4site Architect's founder Chandrakant Kanthigavi told Dezeen.
"The concept of the house was carefully conceived to offer a garden experience in every space," he added.
Extended floor slabs create terraces around the home
The rectilinear volume of House of Greens is defined by its oversized floor plates, which extend outwards to provide space for large garden terraces edged with trailing plants. Entering via a parking space and porch sheltered by one of these floor plates, a paved path leads into the home's entrance area. Beyond this is a large L-shaped living, dining and kitchen space, which hugs the rear garden.

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In this living space, a double-height space has been carved out and lined with folding, wood-framed glass doors that open onto the rear garden.
On the opposite side of the home, a prayer room sits alongside a smaller, more private garden...