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Earthen Retreat
Location: Jawalagiri ,TN
Typology: Farmhouse
Project size: 1000 Sqft on a 2 acre Plot
Year of completion: 2021
Team: Ar. Sharanya Iyer, Ar. Smriti Parrakat, Ar. Prerana
This weekend home includes a studio and bedroom suite, with room to grow. Its wedge-shaped form opens to forest views and shaded outdoor areas.
Built with rammed earth, mud-plastered brick, and stone, it’s crafted by our
in-house team—where comfort meets
conscious living.
Cobb Cottage
Location: Jawalagiri, TN
Typology: Farmhouse
Project size: 1000 Sqft on a 2 acre Plot
Year of completion: 2017
Team: Ar. Sharanya Iyer, Ar. Sajid Ali,
Ar. Hussain
Set on a rocky, tree-lined slope, this cobb cottage is a shared weekend home for eight families seeking a closer connection to nature. Its organic form, with cobb walls, a stone plinth, and a three-step gable roof, breaks away from rigid urban structures. Earthy interiors and lush landscaping showcase the comfort and climate-resilience of natural building materials.
Mitti Ghar
Location: Madagondapalli, TN
Typology: Farmhouse
Project size: 1200 Sqft on a 1 acre Plot
Year of completion: 2022
Team: Ar. Sharanya Iyer, Ar. Prerana NT, Ar. Nitin Bopanna
This two-bedroom home, built for a family, features a ground floor, loft, and terrace designed to foster a close connection with nature through thoughtful spatial planning, natural materials, and passive design. Constructed primarily using earth from the site—through cob, rammed earth, and earth plaster—it incorporates elements like a sweeping verandah, recycled bottle walls, and a multifunctional loft that brings in light, ventilation, and versatility. Blending contemporary amenities with sustainable techniques, the house balances modern comfort with an earthy, eco-friendly sensibility.
Earthen Cascade
Location: Madagondapalli, TN
Typology: Farmhouse
Project size: 1500 Sqft on a 1/4 acre Plot
Year of completion: 2024
Team: Ar. Sharanya Iyer, Ar. Bhargavi, Ar. Prerana NT, Ar. Keerthana Priya
Inspired by the Sabarmati Ashram, this 1500 sq. ft. farmhouse embraces simplicity, climate-conscious design, and an honest material palette to foster a grounded way of living. The layout challenges the idea of a defined façade—featuring an open plan, east-facing porch, and stepping volumes that draw in light and breeze, allowing year-round comfort without artificial cooling. With its cascading tile roofs, tucked-away bedrooms, and understated elegance, the home blends seamlessly into its surroundings, responding to climate and context while reflecting the clients' vision of mindful, minimal living.
Richmond HQ
Location: Richmond Road
Typology: 2 levels of commercial Office & Rooftop Hangout
Project size: 10,000Sft Office 3000Sft Rooftop
Year of completion: 2019
Team: Ar. Sharanya Iyer, Ar. Neethi, Ar. Anusha
Set within a compact urban site, this office was designed for a young, energetic team working in college admissions—balancing high seating capacity with openness and privacy. Work areas are oriented to bring in natural light and views, while a reimagined rooftop doubles as a vibrant social hub for informal gatherings and breaks. A mix of sleek metal frames, terracotta jali, lush planters, and mosaic flooring reflects the team’s dynamic spirit, creating a workspace that feels both fresh and grounded.
Alayam
Location: Kengeri Satellite Town
Typology: Independent villa
Project size: 3200sft on 30x40 plot
Year of completion: 2023
Team: Ar. Neethi Ar. Girish Ar. Anusha Ar. Varsha G
Set within a compact 30x40 urban plot, this four-bedroom home responds to spatial constraint with a vertical design that layers volumes while carving out light courts, breezeways, and green pockets. Rooted in the client’s nostalgia for their ancestral home, the architecture blends earthy materials like exposed brick and Kota stone with clean, modern lines. Anchored by a semi-open terrace that echoes courtyard living, the home is filled with light, air, and quiet moments—crafted for contemporary life, yet deeply grounded in memory.
Tilang Baari
Location: Devanahalli
Typology: Independent Residential Interiors
Project size: 4500sft
Year of completion: 2024
Team: Ar. Neethi Ar. Anusha Ar. Varsha
This villa embraces a language of understated elegance—where contemporary clarity meets artisanal warmth. A neutral palette sets the stage for rich textures and handcrafted details, with wood, marble, and glass creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. Thoughtful lighting, earthy textiles, and cultural accents lend depth and soul, resulting in a home that feels timeless, tactile, and deeply personal.