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Vernacular Modern Homes

This Gorakhpur Farmhouse Breathes Through Porous Walls And Slow Architecture

Set within a mango and teak orchard, this low-impact retreat by W5 Architects is rooted in climate, material honesty and local craft.

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.

Courtyard Home

This Karnataka Home Stacks Courtyards Like A Living Stepwell

A soft brutalist take on Tiptur’s 'katte' style gathering spaces and stepped indoor landscaping, ‘In Between Gardens’ is indigenous culture reimagined.

Traditional Homes

This Inward-Looking Home In Kerala Huddles Around Its Courtyard

Sun-dappled, Tropical Modernist and propagating indoor-outdoor living, this Palakkad residence, envisioned by Seethal Design Group, is unlike any other.

Traditional Homes

Inside A Thrissur Home Where Stone, Wood And Terracotta Swaddle Nature

With its Padippura threshold, Kota floors and porous jali blocks, ‘Saswatha’ by GVQ Architecture Studio carries the texture of Kerala’s architectural memory.

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.

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

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.

buildofywrapped

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.

contemporary homes

Coquetting With the Waves: A Chennai Home Writes Love Letters About Its Regional Designs

This home takes notes on Chennai’s indigenous architecture and embodies its fluid characteristics while altering it to fit the family’s flourishing needs.

buildofywrapped

These 6 Homes with Heritage Artforms Explore the Theme of Regional Belonging

In Indian homes, art pieces not only pay homage to the family's regional roots but also infuse emotions in each space. Discover Buildofy’s art archival, which colour is the house in shades of heritage and regionalism.

Sustainable Homes

Unprocessed Utopia: A 3,800 sq. ft. Home Satiates a Family’s Wishes for All things Recycled and Unprocessed

Away from the city, a residence emerges with ingredients recycled and upcycled to make a perfect recipe that matches the family’s ecological tastes.

compact homes

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.

indigineous architecture

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.

traditional architecture

When Kerala Meets Chennai: A Home That Travels an Extra Mile for Sustainability

In an effort to materialize the sustainable influence of Kerala architecture, Srishti is drenched in the piquancy of ‘God’s own country’. With undulations, courtyards, and wooden accents it sits in the heart of the bustling city of Chennai.