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local construction

National Geographic Day: 5 Homes that Write Love Letters to the Natural Geography Through Indigenous Local Techniques

Native construction techniques paired with locally sourced materials make for a sustainable alliance that bequeaths back to nature as much as it procures from it. Let's journey through five homes from Buildofy’s archives that exemplify a reciprocal relationship with abundance around.

architecture design

5 Young Architecture Firms in the Design Space Captured by Buildofy in 2023

In commemoration of Swami Vivekananda’s birthday, a celebrated youth icon, Buildofy scours through its archives to find young architecture firms that are making a difference.

buildofywrapped

2023: 5 Homes That Blend Vernacular Techniques with Modern Design

Vernacular homes are becoming more popular among architects and homeowners as a way to create sustainable homes. These traditional techniques rooted in regional customs and materials, are coming back to provide a special fusion of practicality, cultural resonance, and eco-friendliness.

buildofywrapped

2023: 5 Courtyard Houses That Stand the Test of Time

Courtyards have been around for centuries, providing respite from the harsh weather conditions but in modern times, they still reign high, as a testament to sustainability. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to revisit the new-age courtyard homes that serve as a feature celebrating Indian heritage.

buildofywrapped

2023: Watch India’s Top 5 Compact Homes that Redefined Modern Living

Today when living sustainably is becoming more and more important, compact house designs have come to light as a breath of fresh air. These creative layouts combine functionality, modern style, and a hint of vintage charm while also making the most of the available space.

buildofywrapped

2023: Watch 7 Home Tours that Tell Tales of Heartland India

In today’s world full of ideas for modern homes, we bring to you 7 homes that celebrate Indian culture in every aspect. Inspired by elements of Indian heritage and traditional architecture, these homes are works of art on their own.

buildofywrapped

2023: 10 Most Watched Home Tours on Buildofy

From ultra-luxury modern residences to modest homes honoring the essence of Indianness, a tapestry of homes was under the lens this year. Buildofy sneaks a peek at its archives for the homes that were the showstoppers of 2023.

Unique Facade

This 6,275 sq. ft. home is a Thoughtful Insertion of Sustainability in Rajkot’s Concrete Landscape

This home stands as the epitome of sustainability staying true to its name. Standing on the principle of the 3 R’s- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, it exudes a warm aura reminiscent of a playful home.

contemporary homes

This Habitat in Chandigarh With An Inverted Sloping Roof Stands Out For Its Interesting Facade

Designed with the intention to cherish the small moments in life, this abode is a fresh take on the original material palette of Chandigarh. The use of exposed bricks and exposed concrete is quite prominent, but has its own identity owing to the modern twist.

contemporary homes

House of Seasons: This 2,940 sq. ft. Minimalistic Home in Punjab embraces its’ Raw Textures

This home in Amritsar embraces its residents with warmth, boasting a peculiar curvy façade without masking of concrete on the bricks, and is reminiscent of the pious nature of its location.

contemporary homes

This Home is a Play of Contemporary design and Modernity with its Interiors imitating its Exteriors

Sprawling across three stories, this renovated contemporary home exudes luxe vibes while retaining timeless features, making it a perfect meld of ‘old meets new’.

contemporary homes

Embracing Elegance: This 6,000 sq. ft. Home in Noida Perfectly Contradicts its Surroundings

Bricks@47 stands true to its name flaunting a façade that compliments its lush context. Dipped in the warm embrace of bricks and wood, it is an ode to the owners’ careers in fashion and culinary.

Traditional Homes

Courtyard Chronicles: A Bengaluru Home that Binds Tradition and Family

A courtyard with traditional rudiments is the central focus of this abode. Taking cues from the traditional elements, it is an homage to the family's roots.

Sustainable Homes

This House in Sholavaram Near Chennai Reinterprets the Traditional Central Courtyard

In a world of rapid development, this house in Sholavaram, Tamil Nadu is a quaint abode away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nested in a calm neighbourhood, this house is a perfect blend of nature and the client’s remembrance of their childhood at their grandparents home.

contemporary homes

Step Inside this 2, 603 sq. ft. Tropical Villa in Bengaluru

This quaint villa with its airy nature and use of an indigenous material palette takes a cue from Geoffrey Bawa’s tropical modernism. Its orientation allows it to open into a swanky garden.

contemporary homes

Intertwined with verdant pockets, this home in Bengaluru lures nature inside

With pockets of dry green courts dotted throughout, this home encases spaces that provide a temporary getaway from the bustling city life.

Unique Facade

Deco Illam: Where Antiques Meet Modern Design in a Tamil Nadu Home

Discover Deco Illam, a 2000 sq. ft. home in a small Tamil Nadu town, where antique treasures harmoniously coexist with modern technology. Let's take a concise tour of this captivating project.

luxury homes

The House Of Lights In Coimbatore Uses Light And Nature To Deliver Luxury

Discover the enchanting House of Lights in Coimbatore situated in the charming town of Kaalapatti — a stunning two-storey structure that seamlessly blends modern design with the blissful elements of nature.

Minimal Homes

Architect In Pondicherry Designs A Minimal House That Is Strikingly Introverted

Planned in a densely built locality with no impressive vistas for the house to face, the Brick House creates its own focal points and looks inward instead.