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contemporary homes

This 7,000 sq. ft. Delhi Home Breathes Life into the Fitzgerald’s Fictional Masterpiece

Looking back to the past referencing the classic masterpiece, ‘The Great Gatsby’, and its lavish Art Deco style, this residence alters the portrayal of luxury to fit the residents’ definition, beaming toward a timeless character.

contemporary homes

This 1,600 sq. ft. Home in Noida is Made Using only Lime and Mud

Traditional mud houses have lost their relevance in the modern-day, while chasing aesthetics and rapid construction techniques. Mud Showcase House is a playful and at times, conventional and ingenious take on the traditional mud houses.

Traditional Homes

A Farmhouse on the Outskirts of Hyderabad is a Tranquil Getaway for Six Families

This contemporary farmhouse shows signs of life while taking cues from the traditional Manduva Houses. Maintaining perfect harmony with its natural surroundings, while flaunting a minimalistic design, it emerges as a larger-than-life extension of the already existing farmhouse.

local construction

National Geographic Day: 5 Homes that Write Love Letters to the Natural Geography Through Indigenous Local Techniques

Native construction techniques paired with locally sourced materials make for a sustainable alliance that bequeaths back to nature as much as it procures from it. Let's journey through five homes from Buildofy’s archives that exemplify a reciprocal relationship with abundance around.

compact homes

This 1000 sq. ft. renovated home in Bengaluru is a modern haven of luxury and minimalism

This residence serves as a tribute to the client’s mother and is also designed to provide a sense of comfort and warmth to his wife and son, who spent much of their time in Muscat and now relocated to India.

Eco Friendly Homes

Green Roof, Local Material, and Blurred Boundaries Assemble in this Kerala Home

Eco-consciousness is a basic necessity in today’s dire times. Knowing this, the architects designed an eco-friendly home in Kerala that respects its surroundings.

architecture design

5 Young Architecture Firms in the Design Space Captured by Buildofy in 2023

In commemoration of Swami Vivekananda’s birthday, a celebrated youth icon, Buildofy scours through its archives to find young architecture firms that are making a difference.

traditional architecture

Pieces of Art and Pops of Colours Is the Perfectly Handcrafted Recipe for this Bengaluru Home

With heirlooms passed down through generations and traditional South Indian elements, this home reflects its residents’ personalities. Handcrafted Athangudi tiles and locally painted artworks set the trend for the spaces that unfold.

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2023: 5 Courtyard Houses That Stand the Test of Time

Courtyards have been around for centuries, providing respite from the harsh weather conditions but in modern times, they still reign high, as a testament to sustainability. Let’s take a walk down memory lane to revisit the new-age courtyard homes that serve as a feature celebrating Indian heritage.

buildofywrapped

2023: 10 Most Watched Home Tours on Buildofy

From ultra-luxury modern residences to modest homes honoring the essence of Indianness, a tapestry of homes was under the lens this year. Buildofy sneaks a peek at its archives for the homes that were the showstoppers of 2023.

contemporary homes

Old World Charm and Contemporary Décor Reign High in this Wada-inspired Bengaluru Home

This home looks back at traditional architecture for inspiration, flaunting a fusion of vintage and contemporary elements. It reflects the owners’ persona, with the pastel hues and a wooden palette creating a bridge between the past and present.

contemporary homes

This house transitions from a compact space to an open home around a skylight.

The house aptly earns its name from a skylight, serving as the primary feature that dictates the placement of the surrounding spaces. It adds ample brightness and liveliness into the home, which was the design’s ultimate goal.

contemporary homes

This 6,000 sq. ft. Bengaluru Home Breathes Visual Symphony Into an Idiom

The residence features emerald nooks shining between a chic neutral palette. The layout seamlessly blends, while concurrently contrasting the interior with the exterior elements.

Traditional Homes

This 2,200 sq. ft. Home in Kerala is Packed with Traditional Elements Fused with a Pop of Colour

Hridayam is equal parts traditional and contemporary with a fusion of materials. Its layout brings the family together for heartfelt conversations and bonding.

contemporary homes

A Harmonious Blend of Luxury and Elegance: The Kerala Home in Kasargod

The Ibrahim mansion, located in the scenic neighbourhood of Kasargod, Kerala, is a testament to the flawless union of time periods, tones, and textures. This beautiful home was constructed for Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim, a cosmopolitan couple who split their time between Kerala and Dubai.

Unique Facade

This 6,275 sq. ft. home is a Thoughtful Insertion of Sustainability in Rajkot’s Concrete Landscape

This home stands as the epitome of sustainability staying true to its name. Standing on the principle of the 3 R’s- Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, it exudes a warm aura reminiscent of a playful home.

Traditional Homes

Chennai’s Timeless Home Weathers Beautifully, Bridging the Land and Sea

Wrapped around a massive courtyard, this weekend home slows down the residents for a tranquil experience. With ingeniously used local material it blends seamlessly with its surroundings.

contemporary homes

House of Seasons: This 2,940 sq. ft. Minimalistic Home in Punjab embraces its’ Raw Textures

This home in Amritsar embraces its residents with warmth, boasting a peculiar curvy façade without masking of concrete on the bricks, and is reminiscent of the pious nature of its location.

contemporary homes

This Home is a Play of Contemporary design and Modernity with its Interiors imitating its Exteriors

Sprawling across three stories, this renovated contemporary home exudes luxe vibes while retaining timeless features, making it a perfect meld of ‘old meets new’.

Traditional Homes

Courtyard Chronicles: A Bengaluru Home that Binds Tradition and Family

A courtyard with traditional rudiments is the central focus of this abode. Taking cues from the traditional elements, it is an homage to the family's roots.

contemporary homes

Step Inside this 2, 603 sq. ft. Tropical Villa in Bengaluru

This quaint villa with its airy nature and use of an indigenous material palette takes a cue from Geoffrey Bawa’s tropical modernism. Its orientation allows it to open into a swanky garden.

urban homes

Simplicity and Artistry: A Unique Curved Home with Natural Tones

Peeyush Residence is a home designed for a joint family, accommodating the client's own family, his younger brother, and their retired parents. This is a story about the design of a modern house that keeps things simple but adds a touch of art.

luxury homes

Bringing The Vacation Mode Into This Contemporary Home, Mumbai Architects Reimagine WFH Living

With earthy elements, sand-washed walls, stained glass, and curated colours and textures that create a soothing atmosphere, this home imbibes the Mediterranean Minimalism aesthetic of a vacation home into the everyday.

Minimal Homes

Architect In Pondicherry Designs A Minimal House That Is Strikingly Introverted

Planned in a densely built locality with no impressive vistas for the house to face, the Brick House creates its own focal points and looks inward instead.