Project type
VillaProject Scale
4500 sqftProject location
BangaloreOku Residence
Oku is an exploration of memory, material, and meaning. It is an architectural manifestation of cultural continuity, where design serves as a vessel for lived histories, tactile traditions, and the silent poetry of craftsmanship. Here, the home is not designed as a passive enclosure but as an immersive, sensory-rich environment—one that resonates with the textures of the past while embracing the fluidity of the present.
Set within a quiet enclave of Bangalore, this 4,300-square-foot residence transcends conventional definitions of luxury, redefining it instead through the depth of material authenticity, the precision of artisanal detail, and the seamless interplay between architecture and lived experience. Every plane, every surface, and every transition is imbued with an unspoken narrative—one that is felt as much as it is seen. With an emphasis on crafted tactility, spatial fluidity, and an enduring connection to heritage, the home stands as a testament to a way of living that values nuance over novelty, depth over decoration, and meaning over mere aesthetics.
Arrival: A Prelude to Identity
From the moment one approaches the home, its distinct architectural identity announces itself in quiet confidence. The facade, composed of layered textures, a bespoke entry door with intricate motif work framed by a landscape that filters light and orchestrates an experience of arrival, marks the transition from the public world to a deeply personal realm.