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Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio

Architecture

04-05-2026

Photographer : The Yellow Tape Studio

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369 Ochre Studio’s genesis lies in the shared lived experiences of its principal architects and co-founders, Shreya Shetty and Bhagyalaxmi Madapur. Their return to India was not merely a professional realignment, but a deeply personal shift shaped by multigenerational living, caregiving, and the everyday realities of supporting ageing parents and a family member with motor neuropathy within the Indian domestic context. These experiences fundamentally reframed their understanding of architecture—from an emphasis on static aesthetics to environments that actively support care, adaptability, and lived comfort.

The philosophy finds its clearest articulation in Villa 62, the home of Late Mr. Vinit Shetty (1978–2023). Conceived through Universal Design principles, the project was shaped by a deep understanding of daily routines, transfer requirements, work habits, social interactions, and the evolving needs of elderly parents alongside emotional and psychological well-being. Every spatial decision emerged from observed behaviour rather than assumption, ensuring dignity, independence, and long-term adaptability. Accessibility was not approached as a specialised intervention or regulatory checklist, but as a core design ethic embedded into spatial planning, material choices, detailing, and everyday use. Design moves beyond stylistic expression to become an active participant in daily life—enabling care, autonomy, and psychological ease without rendering the space clinical.

Bangalore,Karnataka,India

Architects : 369 Ochre Studio
Area : 4230 sq. ft.
Year of Completion : 2024
Website : https://www.369ochrestudio.com/

Exterior view of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Tulsi Vrindavan of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Garden Entry of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Entrance of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Foyer of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Living room of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Living room of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio

The design process was informed by extensive consultations with doctors, rehabilitation specialists, caregivers, and medical equipment vendors. These multidisciplinary engagements translated medical and functional requirements into architectural and interior strategies, including the creation of a capacity-building workshop for the construction teams involved in implementation, as such practices are not yet standard within the Indian construction industry. Rigorous product research and prototyping ensured the home remained future-ready, capable of adapting to changing physical conditions over time. In the process, conventional norms surrounding standard dimensions, typical layouts, and aesthetic hierarchies were consciously questioned and reworked.


Dining of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio

Design thinking was continuously adapted to ensure that universal principles were tested and refined to meet the client’s specific needs and comfort. The entrance was conceived through negotiations at the public–private interface, involving the RWA to make accessibility a shared responsibility. Transitional spaces—including passages, terraces, balconies, the media room, and the pooja area—were reimagined as gentle thresholds mediating between common and private, activity and rest, supporting intuitive navigation, daily rituals, and emotional continuity. Circulation, furniture placement, lighting, and building services were meticulously calibrated to enable seamless movement and sensory comfort across generations.

Villa 62 stands as a defining project for 369 Ochre Studio. The project has been recognised with the prestigious Silver Award at the International Association for Universal Design (IAUD), Japan; International Design Awards 2025 in the Interior Design category for "Living with Dignity: Detailing Spaces for Accessibility," and the National Award for Healthy & Safe Interiors at WADE Asia 2025.

These recognitions reinforce the studio's belief that accessibility is not an exception, but a form of design intelligence—one that is deeply rooted in dignity, well-being, and everyday life.


Kitchen of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Pooja room of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Wheelchair accessible customised Hydraulic Lift of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Passage of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Vinit's Bedroom of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Vinit's Bedroom of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Vinit's washroom of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Master Bedroom of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Master Bedroom of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Guest bedroom of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Guest bedroom of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Master Bedroom Bathroom (with accessible fittings) of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Terrace of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio


Dusk light exterior view of Villa 62 by 369 Ochre Studio



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2024
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