Concrete Walls

Since the screened porch was an addition to the original volume, the architects had it finished in channeled concrete to mark its difference.

The architects made sure to step back the upper-level addition so as not to overwhelm the scale of the surrounding neighborhood. Plus, "If we build on top of it, and try to make it a new and larger box, it will falsify the identity,

The board-form concrete of the support helps to frame the built-in shelving.

On the ground floor, the living room is anchored with soft furnishings contrasting the stark industrialism of granite floors and concrete walls. A Blueloft couch sits atop a carpet from Jaipur Rug Company, with a coffee table custom designed by CollectiveProject.

Extensive glazing throughout helps interior spaces feel connected to the greenery and integrated into a vegetated setting, even though the house is located in a densely populated area of Bangalore.

Natural wood with original brickwork and microcement to create a minimalist yet warm kitchen area.

The weekend retreat is a welcome respite from the hustle of Mexico City.

Another view of the library and an expansive window that floods the space in natural light.

The formwork concrete creates a dynamic horizontal directionality in the living areas that directs the eye to the views.

Living Room