The design challenge this building in Bengaluru was to capitalize on, was the potential of the 30,000 sq. feet site without compromising on the existing green cover and minimizing the ecological footprint of the structure. Architects Akshay Heranjal and Aditi Pai Heranjal planned two blocks with one apartment on each side per floor that would emerge from sunken gardens and blend into the peripheral greens amidst the site. The integrated design ensured maximum usage of natural energy with the building acting as an “environmental filter”. Aesthetically, the building’s design relies on the earthy and the simple. The façade offers up just the right hints of affluence without revealing any real privacy-threatening details. The form of the building looks like a stack of blocks held together by gargantuan paper clips. This extends to form a stretch of distinct blocks that are essentially super-luxurious brick formations, with greenery poking out from intermittent pockets and waving to the outside world. The team from The Purple Ink Studio has also suffused the space with elegant warm yellow lighting and plenty of manicured greenery.
