Mangalore tile roofing
Mangalore tiles are curved, interlocking clay roof tiles first made on the Karnataka coast. Laid across a sloping roof, they lock into a leak-proof surface that sheds monsoon rain, lets the roof breathe and holds a Bengaluru home cooler under the sun. They perform through overlap, last for decades when they are maintained, and suit […]
Bamboo in construction
Yes, you can build with bamboo in India, and people have for centuries. Bamboo construction uses treated poles and panels for structure, screens, cladding and roofs, from garden pavilions to full homes. It is renewable and strong for its weight, but it needs the right species, treatment and detailing to last. The honest question is […]
Reclaimed wood in interiors
Reclaimed wood is timber salvaged from an earlier life, old beams, rafters, doors, and floors, then de-nailed, re-milled, and re-seasoned for reuse. In Bengaluru homes it usually means old teak and rosewood rescued from demolished houses: warm, seasoned, dense, and lower in impact than fresh timber, provided it is treated for the local climate before […]
Jaali design: light & airflow
A jaali is a perforated screen that filters light and pulls air through a wall. Its geometric openings cut glare while keeping a room bright and naturally cross-ventilated. On the terrace of our Drink N Dine project in Bengaluru, we set a clay jaali partition that screens the space and lets the evening breeze move […]
Laterite Stone Homes: A Bengaluru Architect’s Guide
Laterite is a red, iron-rich building stone cut soft from the earth that hardens in the open air. It stays naturally cool and lets walls breathe, which is why homes across coastal Karnataka, Goa and Kerala have used it for generations. Here is how laterite performs in a home, and where it works best. What […]