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FRAMED HOUSE
by Crest Architects

made with love in India

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Project Location : North Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Architectural Firm : Crest Architects

Principal Architect : Vikas MV, Vishwas Venkat

Project Team : Shreya R

Plot Area : 2,500 sq. ft.

Plot Dimensions : 50’ x 50’
No. of Rooms :3
No. of Car Parks :1
Built-up Area : 2,300 sq. ft.
Timeline : Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
Facing : South West
Vastu Compliance : Yes

“The building form was developed as an abstraction of cubes with planes

extracted along different surfaces to produce an exquisite structure.”
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Site Context and Client Brief

Located within a gated community in North Bangalore,
the square-shaped plot of this residence abuts the
road on southern and western sides and enjoys views
of the encompassing greenery. Based on the client’s
requirements, our approach was to design a modest
house with a specific emphasis on natural light and
ventilation.
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Ground Floor Spatial Planning

The design process and choice of materials for construction
were influenced by a cost-effective budget. The approach
was to create a compact layout that accommodated the
requirements of the client while also establishing a sense of
spaciousness to balance connectivity and privacy. The open
floor plan that consists of a living, dining, kitchen, puja, and
three bedrooms is spread across two floors. A semi-open
puja adjoining the dinning has been designed with a sense of
verticality to enhance the volume of the space.
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Wooden Deck
The rustic character and design language
throughout the house is intended to be simple that
reflect the lifestyle of the client.
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Living Area
The double-height living and dining
spaces are opened up to get a view of the
landscaped garden and glazed skylights
allow ample natural light to infiltrate the
open scheme of the house.
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First Floor Interior Material Palette

The contemporary needs of the clients and the suburban setting
of the property have been composed into a classic, clean-lined
structure with solid wall surfaces and minimal openings. The
blend of natural materials and rustic character reinforce the
simple concept of the house. Warm wooden finishes along
with neutral white plastered walls and exposed concrete soffits
induce a subtle ambiance in the interior.
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The Facade
The building form was developed as an abstraction
of cubes with planes. The striking vertical masses
harmonize with the surroundings and articulate the
function of the house creating geometric elevations.
Exposed concrete finish and white plastered walls
are juxtaposed to form a subdued material palette
for the exterior form. The southwestern façade was
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kept almost entirely plain with narrow slit windows
to avoid the harsh sun. These windows are
accentuated with Sadahalli stone chajjas which
frames compelling views of the surrounding
landscape.
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HEADROOM

+24’ 3”
SECOND FLOOR LVL

BALCONY FAMILY LOUNGE TOILET

+13’ 6”
FIRST FLOOR LVL

PARKING LIVING ROOM DINING TOILET

+2’ 6”
GROUND FLOOR LVL

+/- 0’ 0” ROAD LVL

Section through the Staircase

The solid wooden railing wrapped round the central
staircase adds a dramatic effect in the interiors.
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Top - East Elevation

Bottom - North Elevation
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Top - South Elevation

Bottom - West Elevation
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Facade Finishes
Unique Material Applications
01 / Exposed Concrete
02 / White Plaster and
Paint 01 02 Windows
Windows: UPVC
Tiles:
Tiles Kajaria
Lighting:
Lighting Lightwell, Hybec
Sanitaryware:
Sanitaryware Grohe, Jaquar
Bath Fittings:
Fittings Jaquar
Furniture:
Furniture Urban Ladder
Furnishings:
Furnishings Drapes World
Carpets and Rugs:
Rugs Carpet Kingdom
Veneer: Indo Burma
Laminates:
Laminates Indo Burma

Key Contributors
Flooring Materials
03 / Marble Flooring Structural
Structural: Shivalinge Gowda K
04 / Wooden Flooring 03 04
Facade and Landscape:
Landscape Crest Architects

Photo Credits Shamanth Patil

Wooden Finishes
05 / Wall Cladding
06 / Partition
05 06 07
07 / Railing
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