Reinterpreting Classical Timelessness through a Contemporary Lens | WMA

Workshop for Metropolitan Architecture (WMA) crafts a sprawling residence in Delhi, diligently balancing restraint, grandeur, and sustainability. This expansive home stands as an exploration in contrasts—classic yet modern, minimalist yet richly layered. Conceived with meticulous attention to detail, the 10,900 sq. ft. residence reinterprets classical timelessness through a contemporary vocabulary that values proportion, material honesty, contextual sensitivity and the mandates of present-day urban lifestyles. Facing the dense canopy of the Delhi Zoological Forest, the home engages its surroundings through linear geometry, controlled openness, and a palette of natural materials. The façade—marked by cantilevered balconies, stone cladding, wooden accents, and deep-set […]