The 16,000 sft site of the Krishnan house had several existing and mature trees and we envisioned a relatively low-slung architectural expression that would be interpretive of a vernacular aesthetic, while accommodating its green surroundings.

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Architects: Khosla Associates

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001, India

Principal Designers: Sandeep Khosla, Amaresh Anand

Area: 16000.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Shamanth Patil J.

Design Team: Sandeep Khosla, Amaresh Anand, Bijeta Bachaspati, Moiz Faizulla

Civil Contractors: Hi Tech Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

Structural Engineer: S & S Associates.
© Shamanth Patil J.

From the architect. The 16,000 sft site of the Krishnan house had several existing and mature trees and we envisioned a relatively low-slung architectural expression that would be interpretive of a vernacular aesthetic, while accommodating its green surroundings.An architecture of sloped Mangalore tiled roofs and rough-cut Shira stone cladding contrasts with floors of rough and polished Kota and joinery of teak.

© Shamanth Patil J.

On entry, a series of vertical ribbed timber louvers provide a gentle divider between the threshold of the house and the garden beyond. Entry is either to the study on one side and...