Balancing Privacy, Light, and Openness in Vertical Living| Archemist Architects

Archemist Architects reimagine a compact urban site into a vertical sanctuary, where light, craft, and materiality shape the rhythm of modern living. Situated in Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, this 3,000-square-foot single-family home stands on a constrained 30-foot-by-45-foot plot, demanding architectural ingenuity to maximise space without compromising light, privacy, or liveability. Archemist Architects approach this challenge by treating the residence as an inward-looking vertical composition, layering volumes to create continuity across three levels. The double-height living space forms the nucleus, animated by daylight and defined by a dramatic 20-foot-high stone feature wall. A carved sandstone panel inspired by peacock feathers and accented with […]