Transient Nest
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Studio Whitescape
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Published in 2023
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Contents
Project Details......................................................................................................................... 9
Key Contributors..................................................................................................................... 9
Site Context........................................................................................................................... 10
Design Concept..................................................................................................................... 12
Encapsulating Nature......................................................................................................... 14
Lower Ground Floor.............................................................................................................. 18
Lower Ground Floor Plan*.................................................................................................. 19
Entrance..................................................................................................................................20
Upper Ground Floor..............................................................................................................28
Upper Ground Floor Plan*..................................................................................................29
Living Room........................................................................................................................... 32
West Elevation*.................................................................................................................... 34
Kitchen and Dining.............................................................................................................. 38
East Elevation*.....................................................................................................................48
Pooja Area and Spiral Staircase ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������50
First Floor*.............................................................................................................................58
Master Bedroom...................................................................................................................62
Kids Bedroom and Library..................................................................................................69
North Elevation*................................................................................................................... 74
Section*.................................................................................................................................. 76
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................. 81
Material Palette....................................................................................................................82
Unique Material Applications ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 83
Product Specifications........................................................................................................ 83
Documentation Credits......................................................................................................84
* Drawings for reference on this page.
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Foreword
Three tall-standing beautiful
trees in a serene South Bengaluru
neighbourhood guide a passerby’s
eyes to the stacked volumes of
this magnificent home. Aptly titled
‘Transient Nest’, it nestles in between
greenery, but also opens out to
natural elements like light, breeze and
greenery. Interestingly, the duplex
sitting on the rented unit influence
design elements and features that
add personality to this home.
Named ‘Anokhi’ by the clients, an ode
to their daughter, the home mimics
the extraordinary and wonderful
characteristics, most of which
revolve around light and interactive
spaces. The intention is to get
together and relax after a long day’s
work, testament to the prioritised
togetherness that thoughtful
architecture encourages and sustains
in the suburbs of Bangalore.
Jaidev Tripathy
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Project Details
Location Bengaluru, Karnataka
Firm Studio Whitescape
Project Team Chaithra M
Kavya B Suresh
Plot Area 2,400 sq ft
Built-Up Area 6,000 sq ft
Project Budget Rs. 1.5 Cr
Project Start Date April 2018
Project End Date Februrary 2020
Number of Floors G+2.5
Number of Car Parks 4
Number of Bedrooms 5
Vastu Compliant Yes
Key Contributors
Structural Consultant Trancivilia Consultency
Civil and Facade Consultant Mr. Gajendra
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Legend
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50 m
Site Context
Located in a calm neighbourhood of the Raghuvana Halli in Bengaluru, Karnataka is this 6,000 sq.ft.
home. built on a plot area of 2,400 sq.ft. The North facing site, opens up to lush tapestry of greenery
in its surroundings. The orientation of the house allows maximum openings, ensuring the spaces
are airy and light. The strategic placement of the entry on the north-eastern corner allows ample
sunlight. With inclusions of perforations and the skylight, the entire house is drenched in natural
light.
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Design Concept
The design philosophy revolves around the concept of creating pocket spaces, inviting nature into
the living spaces. The house simultaneously blends traditional and contemporary style creating a
haven for a family of three. The open plan layout, with meticulous zoning of the public and private
spaces, ensure a seamless flow of spaces that lends a sense of tranquillity to the home. With framed
views of the fully grown trees abutting to the site, this home with its array of handpicked material
synchronizes with every element of the nature.
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Encapsulating Nature
The home located in the bustling city of Bengaluru, meticulously encapsulates nature, creating
pocket spaces that turn the dwelling into tranquil haven. At the entrance lies a bed of greens, and a
lily pond, with a Buddha statue secluding it from the street. With dry green courts dotted throughout,
it becomes a serene oasis. The skylights perpetuate the airy vibe of the space allowing the light to
drench the spaces.
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Lower Ground Floor
The lower ground floor houses the parking space, adjoined with a rental unit, which was a
requirement of the client. The unit has a separate entry, it houses a foyer, living spaces and
meticulously segregated bedrooms that separate them from the public areas. It also accomodates,
the entrance staircase that becomes a hangout space.
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Entrance
The entrance is placed in north-eastern corner of the house. The staircase at the entrance also
doubles as a hangout space due to its width, and leads one to the upper ground floor. It boasts a
fusion of Lapotra granite and Jaisalmer marble contrasting each other to create a vibrant space.
Adjoining the staircase is a water body feature, that holds a planter box with a Buddha statue and
a temple tree. A traditional swing is perched on the upper level, where the family can spend their
evenings leisurely.
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Entrance Staircase Detail
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Upper Ground Floor
The upper ground floor is the public space of the home where the residents generally host guests.
The living area is separated from the dining area with a provision of a level difference between them.
The kitchen and the guest bedroom are tucked away in the southern corner of the home to avoid
huge openings to maintain a sense of privacy.
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Living Room
At the entrance a wooden unit, acts as a guiding element to an airy and earthy living area. The
perforations on the western façade brings in filtered light in patterns adding drama to the whole
area. The feature wall is graced with grey cladding and textured Statuario Marble. The use of Crema
Marfil Marble on the flooring, wooden accents, and earthy suede couch perpetuates the earthy
theme of the house. The living area opens up to an alfresco hangout space on the northern side.
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Kitchen and Dining
The dining table made of wood is carved out in the center, to house a temple tree which further
leads into the dining court. This double-height area with skylights above and perforation on the
eastern facade graces the space with light giving it an ethereal vibe. The dining is segregated from
the kitchen, with an island breakfast counter that has an attached low seating, which is used by the
family to hangout, while the cooking is still in process. The colour palette of the kitchen complements,
the subdued palette of the home with grey Corian used as a counter tops and hints of wood on the
cabinets.
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Dining Court Detail
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Pooja Area and Spiral Staircase
A Pooja area is placed adjacent to the spiral staircase. The concept of folded hands is used, where the
hands separate to accomodate the entry frame. This entry has a lower lintel height, to perpetuate
Pooja Court Detail
the ritual of bowing before entering the temple. It is a double-height area with a slit running on its
backdrop wall seamlessly continuing into a skylight that gives a celestial effect to the area. With
water running from all four sides, the pooja space becomes a tranquil area. Adjoining to the pooja
space, through a void emerges a spiral staircase that is a fusion of wood and steel, that overlooks
the pooja area.
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Skylight Module Detail
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First Floor Plan
The first floor, welcomes the residents to a common family area that is on a lower level than the other
spaces. It houses the master bedroom with an attached dresser and bathroom. A kid’s bedroom and
the library sit on the opposite end from the master bedroom. This floor is a private zone, where the
family can spend their time together.
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Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is at a higher level than the common family space. It has an attached dresser
and bathroom that provide ease and maintain privacy. A set of wooden louvered window in the
bedroom opens into the double-height pooja space below permitting cross ventilation. A platform
bed in the center of the room also acts a seating space and the wooden flooring adds a sense of
warmth to the entire space.
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Kids Bedroom and Library
The kid’s bedroom features Duco finished pastel green colour, a stark contrast to the earthy palette
used in the rest of the house. The bridge that connects the bedroom to library uses glass wall, for
framed views of the water body below. The bedroom is secluded from the study area through a
bridge that has a view of the water body. The library houses a study table with an attached recliner,
made of wood that is used by the daughter to read. It opens out to a balcony in the north to brings
in views of the existing lush greenery.
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Conclusion
The house is named after the daughter ‘Anokhi’, the calligraphy of the same takes a cue from her sign.
With small pockets of green spaces, it skillfully blends the interior and the exterior. The abundance
of the light provided with skylights and fenestrations bathe the living spaces creating a light and airy
space. With harmonious, earthy palette and traditional elments the home solidifies the connection
of residents to their roots.
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Material Palette Unique Material Applications
Façade Fundermax sheet
Internal Walls Paint
Flooring Marble
Stone
Wood
Vitrified Tiles
Pieces of Teak Wood Left Overs
Jaisalmer Stone Lapotra Granite Product Specifications
Glass Saint-Gobain
Tiles Kajaria
Marble Crema Marfil from HMG Stones
Wooden Flooring Natural Teak
False Ceiling Saint-Gobain Gyproc
Lighting Flos, Erco Luminary Studio from Light Art Studio
Colour / Paint Asian Paints
Natural Timber Crema Marfil Marble
Sanitaryware and Bath Fittings Kohler from Style Box
Mosaic Stone Mosaic from Rockcraft
Sofas Ovion Lifestyle from MG Road
Wardrobe Spice Kuchi from TAS Impex
Curtains and Blinds D’Décor from Pratham Lifestyle
Carpets and Rugs D’Décor
Kitchen Sink Faber
Kitchen Hardware Hafele, Hettich
Sand Grey Corian Textured Satvario Marble
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Ply CenturyPly
Veneer and Laminates Timex
Mosaic Bisazza
Designer Fans Fanzart from The Fan House
Switches Legrand
Electrical Wiring Havells
Security System Zicom
Documentation Credits
Architectural Journalist Jaidev Tripathy
Drawings and Graphics Studio Whitescape
eBook Design and Editing Simran Almeida
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