Unfolding the House of Canopies

Studio Motley manifests a villa in Bangalore where the cantilevered concrete canopies almost float ethereally atop an elegant composition of volumes exemplifying indoor-outdoor living. Located on a linear site in a quaint residential neighbourhood, the 9000-square-feet home is a lesson in elemental design. Minimal, clean, and straightforward, the simple composition of exposed concrete, glass, teak wood, and Kota stone belies a nuanced process. The architects zoom into the lush landscape, fusing architectural identity with context and the house begins to unfold beautifully around a generous garden court. Three wings band together here – distinct in function but cohesive in aesthetic. […]