Tucked into the calm, tree-lined lanes of Nagarbhavi in Bangalore, Avani Residence rises as a poetic response to the chaos of the city, a vertical sanctuary where light dances, materials breathe, and space unfolds in gentle rhythms. Designed by Archemist Architects for a family of four, the residence is a nuanced interplay between constraint and creativity, intimacy and openness, structure and spirit.
Openness In Structure And Spirit Is The Soul Of This Urban Home | Archemist Architects
On a compact urban footprint, the architects sculpted a vertical home that defies its modest plot size, drawing the eye and the spirit upward, keeping openness in mind. Spatial connectivity was central to the design intent: floor plates are interconnected both visually and experientially, softened by natural light and enriched through seamless movement.
At the heart of the home lies a voluminous double-height living room, its soul, flooded with golden eastern light that washes over a dramatic 20-foot stone feature wall.
The interiors are an ode to craftsmanship. The main living space opens into a flowing ensemble of living, dining, and kitchen areas. Here, art is not merely decoration, it is embedded into the bones of the space.
An intricate carved bone sandstone panel, inspired by peacock feathers and kissed with metal accents, catches light and casts poetic shadows, transforming the wall into a living artwork that evolves through the day.
Above the dining zone, a clay rope panel curves organically from wall to ceiling, subtly cloaking the powder room and utility doors while drawing the gaze upward, a tactile canopy of craft.
The adjacent pooja room, enveloped in sunlight from a skylight above, is enclosed in glass and grounded by a monolithic onyx backdrop, minimal, luminous, and reverent.
On the same floor, a cosy bedroom embraces the southern sun with earthy hues reminiscent of a lingering sunset.
Upstairs, the second floor is home to the private quarters, maintaining the concept of openness of the house. Here, dual personalities emerge: the master suite sings in soft floral tones and pastel cabinetry, while the son’s room embraces a bold and structured identity, animated by a striking tropical wallpaper that becomes its centrepiece.
The third floor ascends into leisure, a secluded lounge crafted for repose and reflection. A custom bar unit anchors the space, which then opens onto a beautifully landscaped terrace. Koi fish circle serenely around a Buddha statue in water. The designers have nestled it among lush plantings, an urban oasis suspended above the city.
The material palette is warm and immersive. Rich wood tones, veined marbles, brushed brass, and artisanal surfaces create a multisensory experience. Key surfaces are animated by textures, stone cladding, handcrafted panels, and luxurious fabrics, each defining zones without rigid enclosures. The architecture allows materials to speak, surfaces to breathe, and light to choreograph quiet moments of beauty and openness.
Avani Residence is more than a house; it is a meditation on modern living. It responds to its constraints not with compromise, but with creativity. Every wall, every window, every turn of the stair is part of a quiet dialogue between form and feeling, structure and soul.
Rooted in Archemist Architects’ signature sensitivity to context and detail, the residence is a living narrative, evolving, expressive, and deeply personal.
In the dance of light and texture, volume and void, this home becomes what its name evokes: Avani, a serene haven rooted in earth, yet soaring gently toward the sky.
Fact File
Designed by: Archemist Architects
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: Avani Residence
Location: Nagarbhavi, Bangalore, Karnataka
Year Built: 2023–2024
Duration of Project: 1.5 Years
Project Size: 3000 Sq.ft
Project Cost: 3.00 Crore
Principal Architects: Divya BT & Yogesh VN
Photograph Courtesy: phxindia
Firm’s Website Link: Archemist Architects
Firm’s Instagram Link: Archemist Architects
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