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Yamini Hombana - A Farmhouse Retreat in Nelamangala, Bangalore

Home That Merges with Nature

Tucked away in the tranquil landscapes of Nelamangala, Yamini Hombana is a farmhouse designed for simplicity, efficiency, and a seamless connection to its surroundings. Built for Sridhar Narain, this retreat balances bold architectural gestures with thoughtful functionality, creating a space that feels open yet deeply rooted in the land. Set against a backdrop of lush greenery and open skies, the farmhouse embodies a philosophy of quiet luxury—where architecture does not overpower nature but rather complements and enhances it. The design is intuitive, responding to the site’s contours, prevailing winds, and natural light patterns to create a home that is as effortless as it is intentional. A distinctive sloping roof anchors the design, its deep overhangs offering protection from the elements while passively regulating temperature and enhancing rainwater collection. With glazing limited to 15%, openings are carefully positioned to frame select views while ensuring insulation and privacy. Extending into the landscape, a cantilevered section hovers over the terrain, offering shaded outdoor space without disturbing the natural topography. At its core, Yamini Hombana is an exploration of balance—between openness and shelter, modernity and tradition, structure and landscape. Every design move is purposeful, reinforcing the home’s ability to exist in harmony with its setting.

A Dialogue Between Space, Material & Climate

Spanning 2,300 sq. ft., Yamini Hombana is designed for spatial efficiency, ensuring that every element serves both function and experience. Spaces flow naturally, responding to climate and use, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling while enhancing comfort. Exposed concrete and natural stone lend durability and thermal mass, while timber details introduce warmth, creating an interior that is both grounded and inviting. The sweeping roofline enhances the home’s climatic responsiveness, directing airflow while extending protection from sun and rain. Deep overhangs reduce heat gain, while the interplay of solids and voids creates a dynamic balance between shelter and openness. Passive cooling strategies, including cross-ventilation and carefully oriented openings, maintain a stable indoor climate, reducing the need for artificial climate control. The cantilevered extension provides an uninterrupted outdoor experience, allowing the home to extend into nature without increasing its physical footprint. Material selection plays a critical role in defining both the aesthetic and performance of the home. Exposed concrete brings a sense of permanence, its rough textures softened by the warmth of timber and the cool elegance of stone. Together, these elements create an architectural language that is both contemporary and deeply rooted in the vernacular traditions of Indian farmhouses. Rather than relying on excess, the home is designed to work with its environment. Walls are strategically punctuated to encourage natural ventilation, reducing dependence on mechanical cooling systems. The result is a home that remains comfortable even in the peak of summer, with its spaces adapting to the seasons effortlessly.

Home That Adapts with Time & Light

The experience of Yamini Hombana shifts throughout the day, creating an ever-changing dialogue between light, shadow, and structure. Mornings begin with soft sunlight filtering through carefully curated openings, casting geometric patterns across the interiors. The movement of light defines each space, transitioning subtly as the day progresses. During the afternoon, the deep overhangs offer cooling shade, maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature without reliance on air conditioning. As the evening sets in, the cantilevered deck transforms into a quiet retreat, offering uninterrupted views of the changing sky. The home’s relationship with the outdoors is never static—its design allows it to evolve with the rhythms of nature, making each moment inside feel connected to the world outside. At night, warm-toned lighting highlights the home’s material palette, enhancing the textures of exposed concrete, the grain of wood, and the natural variations in stone. This interplay of material and light creates a calming, almost meditative atmosphere, reinforcing the idea that Yamini Hombana is more than a house—it is an experience shaped by time.

Intersection of Innovation & Craftsmanship

Yamini Hombana is a home where technical precision meets artisanal craftsmanship. Every detail has been considered, from the way the walls meet the ceiling to the way the openings are aligned to optimize views. The sloping roof is not just an aesthetic gesture—it is an engineered response to climate, redirecting airflow, shielding interiors from harsh sunlight, and enhancing overall energy efficiency. The cantilevered extension is a structural feat, appearing to float above the landscape while ensuring the integrity of the site remains undisturbed. Even in its minimalism, the home does not feel stark or cold. Instead, its careful detailing and materiality bring a tactile quality to every space. The textures of stone underfoot, the smooth coolness of concrete walls, and the warmth of wooden ceilings come together in a sensory experience that is both grounding and elevating. This is a house that is as much about the way it feels as it is about the way it looks. The sound of wind rustling through the open corridors, the scent of rain as it hits the sloping roof, and the play of shadows at dusk all contribute to the immersive quality of Yamini Hombana.

A Balance of Performance & Elegance

Designed with 2,300 sq. ft. of built space and 15% glazing, the home optimizes natural light and ventilation while maintaining privacy and efficiency. The sloping roof enhances climatic performance, and the cantilevered extension offers shaded outdoor space, merging functionality with design precision. At its essence, Yamini Hombana is about effortless living—where architecture serves as a silent backdrop to life unfolding within its spaces. It does not demand attention but invites quiet appreciation, its details revealing themselves over time. This is a home that shelters, adapts, and connects, shaping an experience that is as refined as it is effortless.

Antaryami – A Residence of Purpose and Presence

Located in the urban fabric of Mysore,Antaryami is a residence shaped by the rhythms of a layered life—where formality, reflection, productivity, and devotion exist in quiet conversation. Built for Sandesh K., the 7,700 sq. ft. home includes seven private rooms, alongside an auditorium, library, conference room, and dedicated spaces for ritual. Rather than separate these zones through visual contrast, the design carries them forward as one continuous movement—a motion that returns always to stillness. The spatial narrative unfolds gradually. There are no abrupt gestures. Instead, transitions are felt through changing textures, filtered light, and calibrated proportion. This is a home that holds complexity without chaos—allowing life to move freely while keeping the centre still.

Composed Movement, Structured Calm

The layout of Antaryami is driven by clarity. Public, semi-private, and private spaces are arranged in gradients, not compartments—allowing functions to overlap without interference. From the entrance, the plan opens into a calm, expansive living space, subtly transitioning into the dining and circulation zones. A long, wide balcony lined with layered greenery softens the boundary between inside and out—offering a space of rest, light, and quiet retreat.Movement through the home is fluid.Circulation is silent and structured—never forced, never abrupt. The seven rooms are positioned with care, each one responding to its user’s rhythm and orientation. No two feel identical, yet all are part of the same architectural language.

Auditorium and Conference Room-Spaces for Thought, Dialogue, and Presence

Designed to host intimate gatherings, talks, and performances, the auditorium is scaled for focus. Seating is tiered but unobtrusive, walls are clad in soft, acoustically responsive materials, and lighting is subtle, designed to draw attention inward without visual distraction. Here, the architecture supports listening as much as speaking. Surfaces are tuned to absorb echo, and proportions are adjusted to allow clarity without amplification. The conference room is designed as a quiet intersection of purpose and presence—a space equally suited to business dialogue and reflective conversation.

Ritual Spaces That Breathe With Intention

The house includes a dedicated pooja room, aligned to the east, and a semi-open havan court that doubles up as a dining space. These spaces are set apart with intention—not to isolate them, but to preserve their rhythm. Natural light is introduced gently. Surfaces remain textured, not polished. The havan zone is ventilated and scaled for ceremony, while remaining quiet and proportionate to the rest of the home. These are not ornamental spaces—they are functional, sacred, and architectural. They allow ritual to happen without spectacle, and with full presence.

Quiet Technology and Zoned Access

To accommodate its blend of programs, Antaryami incorporates smart access systems that operate quietly in the background. Dedicated entries for the auditorium and conference room are provided. Within the residence, select rooms—including the pooja, library, and private suites—are fitted with biometric or sensor-based access. These systems are layered into the architecture—not visible, not ornamental—ensuring the home remains seamless and adaptable throughout the day.

Conclusion – A Home That Moves and Holds

Antaryami is a home of quiet intention. It allows movement, but is not hurried. It holds activity, but never noise. It contains sacredness and strategy, learning and rest, without contradiction. In its spatial structure, material rhythm, and quiet confidence, it reflects the idea at its core—stillness in motion. This is not a home that separates functions, but one that holds them in balance. Not a structure of division, but a composition of presence.