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7 Homes That Take from the Rich Heritage of the Past to Create an Inspired Future

On this World Heritage Day, Buildofy takes you back in time where the structures’ pursued timelessness by referencing the bequeathed classics, lending a distinct visual character to an entire region.

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Play of Light, Volumes, and Materials- A Home That Fits Wada Aesthetics in 660 sq. ft.

The Brick Box is to leave one’s mouth agape with its scrupulous design and creative consideration of the surroundings. From the undulating views of the landscape to the vibrant pulse of community life, every facet of its design resonates with a profound sense of belonging.

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This Shipping Container in Pune Becomes the Owners Debut Home in the Mountains

Indigenous techniques and innovation have been the captain, sailing the sustainable cruise. This home too, quite literally rides the eco-conscious design wave employing retained materials.

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Indian Homes that Embrace Sustainable Living with Water-centric Architectural Designs

Water has always been a flag bearer of peace and tranquility, cults that fanatically search for it in the susurrus of streams. But water holds much more flairs to flaunt, Buildofy can account for it. Let’s sail through homes that feature water as a character in their architectural narrative.

Sustainable Homes

This Home in Maharashtra is: Of the Earth, By the Earth, For the Earth

Sustainability has peaked since climate change symptoms are visible to the populaces. Thus, this home with its ingenious techniques and natural décor, sitting amidst a lush setting, becomes a crusader for ‘saving the planet’.

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This 4,200 sq. ft. Home Corroborates with the Materials and Techniques of the Past to Curate a Warm Habitat

Brick is a material that, when exposed by default, is attached to one name; the celebrated architect Laurie Baker. This home too, with its minimal palette of materials and airy spaces, balances modern and traditional styles while referencing the Gandhi of architecture.

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Memoirs of a So-Called ‘Woman’ Architect

Infusing their own homes with a gentle warmth while also gently caressing their designs, women are watering the pasture of architecture. Buildofy’s ability to right-swipe on projects invites fate to find a match of project and architect, that is made in heaven.

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Canopy Chronicles: A Home Balancing Minimalism with the Aid of Volumes

Aptly christened as ‘Canopy House’, this home is a perfect blend of minimalism and subtle opulence. It features volumes and overhangs, dictated by the natural surroundings according to their convenience.

Traditional Homes

Maximalist Serenity: Bridging Modern Design and Indian Mythology in Urban Living

Tucked away in the vibrant heart of North Bangalore, the charming DS Residence sits gracefully upon a modest 30'x40' plot. With a keen focus on maximizing space and creating a seamless flow between its levels, this home sets a new standard for comfortable living in compact settings.

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World Mother Tongue Day: 5 Homes that Bridge the Gap Between Verbal and Architectural Language

With changing times, the language barrier is becoming a rather trivial discomfort in the larger narrative. Keeping in trend with this crusade, Buildofy pins its ears back to its archives to spotlight homes with a language besides English.

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This 7,000 sq. ft. Delhi Home Breathes Life into the Fitzgerald’s Fictional Masterpiece

Looking back to the past referencing the classic masterpiece, ‘The Great Gatsby’, and its lavish Art Deco style, this residence alters the portrayal of luxury to fit the residents’ definition, beaming toward a timeless character.

Traditional Homes

A Farmhouse on the Outskirts of Hyderabad is a Tranquil Getaway for Six Families

This contemporary farmhouse shows signs of life while taking cues from the traditional Manduva Houses. Maintaining perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, while flaunting a minimalistic design, it emerges as a larger-than-life extension of the already existing farmhouse.

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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.

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2023: Top 5 Homes with Beautiful Temple Spaces

As the Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration approaches, Buildofy presents our curated selection of the top 5 pooja spaces covered in 2023. Take inspiration for your home mandir as we guide you through a visual exploration of India's architecturally stunning residences with exquisite pooja spaces.

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This 1000 sq. ft. renovated home in Bengaluru is a modern haven of luxury and minimalism

This residence serves as a tribute to the client’s mother and is also designed to provide a sense of comfort and warmth to his wife and son, who spent much of their time in Muscat and now relocated to India.

Eco Friendly Homes

Green Roof, Local Material, and Blurred Boundaries Assemble in this Kerala Home

Eco-consciousness is a basic necessity in today’s dire times. Knowing this, the architects designed an eco-friendly home in Kerala that respects its surroundings.

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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.

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Pieces of Art and Pops of Colours Is the Perfectly Handcrafted Recipe for this Bengaluru Home

With heirlooms passed down through generations and traditional South Indian elements, this home reflects its residents’ personalities. Handcrafted Athangudi tiles and locally painted artworks set the trend for the spaces that unfold.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Old World Charm and Contemporary Décor Reign High in this Wada-inspired Bengaluru Home

This home looks back at traditional architecture for inspiration, flaunting a fusion of vintage and contemporary elements. It reflects the owners’ persona, with the pastel hues and a wooden palette creating a bridge between the past and present.

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This house transitions from a compact space to an open home around a skylight.

The house aptly earns its name from a skylight, serving as the primary feature that dictates the placement of the surrounding spaces. It adds ample brightness and liveliness into the home, which was the design’s ultimate goal.