A Boundless Sanctuary| Studio Yamini Architects

Using minimalist materials and warm accents, this home by Studio Yamini honours the traditional “Otla,” creating a timeless, welcoming sanctuary. Envisioning the home to be a boundless sanctuary devoid of solid barriers to nurture uninterrupted interactions, the “Otla,” a defining feature in Gujarati households, takes centre stage as a contemporary design element. The otla – commonly a raised platform outside the residence, usually near the main entrance, marks the transition from the street to the house. It often has a change in elevation and material, and can serve as a meeting place for neighbours. Here, the traditional otla transitions as […]