Residential
The Veranda House
A contemporary family residence that reimagines the traditional Indian veranda as a series of interconnected outdoor living spaces, blurring the boundary between inside and out.
Bangalore, Karnataka
2024
4,200 sq ft
Street Elevation
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Central Courtyard
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Living Room
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Veranda Detail
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Night Exterior
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The Story
Nestled in a leafy Bangalore neighbourhood, The Veranda House reimagines the traditional Indian veranda for modern living. The home unfolds as a series of interconnected volumes, each opening onto a covered outdoor space that frames a different garden view. Cross-ventilation is prioritised throughout, reducing mechanical cooling by 60%. The material palette—exposed concrete, reclaimed teak, and handmade terracotta tiles—ages gracefully and roots the house in its South Indian context.
The Challenge
The clients wanted a home that felt expansive and connected to nature on a relatively compact 40×60 site, while maintaining privacy from neighbouring properties.
Our Approach
We designed inward-facing courtyards at staggered levels, creating private garden views from every room. A double-height living space with operable clerestory windows drives a stack-ventilation system that keeps the home cool without air conditioning for eight months of the year.
Key Features
- Passive cooling via stack ventilation
- Reclaimed teak & terracotta material palette
- Rainwater harvesting for full garden irrigation
- Double-height living with clerestory light
- Private courtyard at every level
- Integrated landscape by Studio Green
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