Can a House Become an Ecosystem? | Between Lines Studio

Between Lines Studio transforms a demolished house into a self-sustaining residence through circular architecture and adaptive reuse. Located on a 32 × 60 ft corner plot in Bengaluru's Banashankari neighbourhood, the residence replaces an ageing house within a tight residential fabric. Conceived as an interdependent ecosystem, it reduces its dependence on municipal resources while lowering its long-term carbon footprint.Shaping the Microclimate: The architecture responds directly to its corner site through a central column arrangement that opens up the building's corners. Eliminating structural corners removes visual barriers, drawing the perimeter gardens into the primary living spaces while improving cross-ventilation. The design […]