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10 Homes X Bengaluru

A Bengaluru Home Built Using Its Own Demolition Debris

Featured in Buildofy's coffee table book, 10 Homes Bengaluru, this residence reimagines urban waste as a precious resource.

Homes in Bengaluru

This Bengaluru Abode Retreats From The Pace Of Modern Life

Interspersed with greenery, Viraam grows spontaneously in its context, allowing the spatial planning, natural materials, and double-height inner courtyard to shine through.

Traditional Homes

A Home In Hosur Sculpted By Light And Memory

This 9,500 sq. ft. retreat by Studio XS weaves earthy walls, terracotta roofs, and the local vernacular into a narrative of time and tradition.

Traditional Homes

This Brick Home In Chennai Archives A Language Of The Past

Across 5,300 sq. ft., WeBe Design Lab reinterprets the Tamil vernacular through transitional spaces, earthy materials, and courtyards.

Eco Friendly Homes

In Tamil Nadu, A House Built From The Earth It Rests On

This low-impact 3,470 sq. ft. residence by Mitti Architects camouflages itself with boulders, native trees and poured earth debris.

buildofywrapped

2024: Top 10 Most Viewed Home Tours on Buildofy

Discover the top 10 most viewed home tours on Buildofy in 2024! Dive into the creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship that made these tours the favorites of the year.

architecturedesign

Something Borrowed: A 3,000 sq. ft. Bengaluru Home References Traditional Udupi Houses With A Contemporary Flair

This contemporary home in Bengaluru pays homage to the residing family’s roots, belonging to Udupi while borrowing distinctive elements from their traditional houses.

weekend homes

Tamarind Retreat Seamlessly Integrates Nature and Comfort to Create Dynamic Living Experiences

Sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems underscore this eco-friendly second home design, creating a tranquil, low-carbon footprint retreat that blends comfort with nature.

contemporary homes

Mountain’s Melodies: A Tamil Nadu Home Masterfully Traces the Treacherous Terrains of the Surrounding Ghats

This home facing the Western Ghats mimics its robust character while snugly embracing the residents in its warm yet rugged walls, incorporating pockets of verdant goodness.

luxury home

A Collection of Gardens: This Pune Home Uses Petite Gardens to Merge with the Forest Beyond

Nestled within a lush context in Pune, this luxe home sustains an age-old relationship, connecting the residents to its natural surroundings.

architecturedesign

Conventional Coquetting: A 4,500 sq. ft. Vadodara Home Sings Love Songs with Natural Elements to the Traditional Styles

Enveloped in the embrace of a Miyawaki forest this farmhouse in Vadodara, embodies an integration with its natural milieu. The greenery is complemented by a masterful interplay of stone and mud, creating a sanctuary of tranquil beauty that resonates with an evocative harmony with nature.

buildofywrapped

Is Sustainability in for the season or the future? Buildofy Talks to the Guardians to Discover their Secret

The showers extinguished the country's residents, simmered with a gamut of construction sites and its effects. In memory of Environment Day, Buildofy speaks to architects underscoring the importance of sustainability through designs.

architecturedesign

In This 3,400 sq. ft. Bengaluru Home Pockets of Stark Built Are Fashioned Inside the Soft Greens

This home befriends the paws with blurring boundaries and minimalistic décor, allowing them to wander freely amidst the greens and greys.

courtyard houses

Summer House - a Contemporary Farmhouse inspired by Tamil Nadu's Rich Cultural Landscape

The Summer House is a luxurious retreat designed for relaxation and connection. Situated on a lush 100-acre property with views of lush trees and farmlands, the house is a nature-inspired sanctuary.

Sustainable Homes

A Sustainable Oasis of Architectural Ingenuity - this House Harmonizes Local Materials and Environmental Stewardship for a Greener Tomorrow

Through meticulous attention to detail and innovative design solutions, the architects have created a home that not only meets the functional needs of its occupants but also nurtures a sense of connection to the surrounding environment.

architecturedesign

Poetry Slam: A 15,000 sq. ft. Rajasthan Home Recites Verses on Sustainability Tucked in its Stone Walls

With natural, reclaimed materials and ingeniously in-built cooling methods, Ananda-Poetry in Stone aims at an eco-conscious character without leaving behind any carbon footprint.

architecturedesign

Curious Case of Maze House: This 14,000 sq. ft. Ahmedabad Home is Fashioned Like a Maze to Unpack Inquisitiveness With a Traditional Charm

From bricks of every size to ingeniously interconnected spaces, Maze House references the region’s traditional architecture to craft a labyrinth of spaces.

compact homes

The Vault House - A Masterpiece of Innovative Design, Meticulous Detail, and Timeless Elegance in Urban Living

In the midst of ordinary concrete dwellings, Vault House stands out for its façade, featuring a large brick vault that steals all the attention. Its contemporary and eco-friendly approach is what really makes it the focus of attention.

architecturedesign

Greens and Neutrals Join Forces in Kerala to Embellish a 3,330 sq. ft. Beauty with Regional Influences

By handing out invites to nature, this home in Kerala embodies the spirit of its context while comfortably soaking in the tranquil warmth of nature’s produce.

architecturedesign

Modernism With Mud: A Bengaluru Home is Inspired by the Five Elements from Nature

A home mimics its community and natural surrounding lushness, by employing a palette of all things natural and unprocessed.

Traditional Homes

Farmhouse in Mahiravani: A Sustainable Revival of Historic Wadas in the Tranquil Landscapes of Nashik

Fashioned with a commitment to sustainable architecture and a minimalist lifestyle, this dwelling is a tribute to local architectural heritage. Tailored to seamlessly blend with the region's diverse climate, every detail reflects a dedication to eco-conscious living.

buildofywrapped

Beat the Heat: 7 Cool Homes That Tackle the Blazing Indian Summer

Due to climate change, summers blaze extra hot this year, underscoring many monstrous dealings between structures and ecology. Cooling off, here are a few sustainably designed homes that become a guide for summer-ready homes.

Sustainable Homes

Inside Out: This 2,874 sq. ft. Kerala Home Plays an Intermediary to Hustle and Calm

This home boasting wooden accents and reclaimed elements dons a cap of sustainability, emerging into an ethereal world that whispers stories of the past alongside a blooming view.

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Dear Earth, Happy Mother’s Day! 5 Homes That Worship Their Roots by Celebrating Mother Nature

Mother’s Day is one day of the year when a mother’s boundless and perpetual necessity is recognized. This year, Buildofy recognizes Mother Nature’s necessity, narrating tales of homes that equally respect the wishes of their often-overlooked creator.

luxury homes

Garden of Regality: A 17,500 sq. ft. Home Transcends Boundaries To Peck Nature

This home in the heart of the city, paradoxically stands under the lush shade of the previously planted trees. Following their lead, the home too, incorporates gardens and vantage points in its luxe sanctum.