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Vara by Studio Kosha

Architecture

12-05-2026

Photographer : Studio F/8

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Nestled within a lush, well-planned neighborhood in West Bangalore, Vara is a tropical modern residence designed on a 45’x75’ west-facing plot. Completed for a family of four, the home encompasses approximately 4,800 sq. ft. of built-up area.

The project's name, meaning "boon" or "blessing," reflects its role as a sanctuary for the family living in it.

Designing for a west-facing site requires a delicate balance between inviting light and shielding from heat. Our response was a vernacular tropical layout centered around a soaring double-height courtyard. This core acts as the home’s primary lung, facilitating natural ventilation through the stack effect while pulling soft, filtered light deep into the heart of the footprint.

Bangalore,Karnataka,India

Architects : Studio Kosha
Area : 4800 sq. ft.
Year of Completion : 2023
Website : https://www.instagram.com/studio_kosha/?hl=en

Exterior view of Vara by Studio Kosha


Verandah of Vara by Studio Kosha


Sitout of Vara by Studio Kosha


Living room of Vara by Studio Kosha


Living to courtyard view of Vara by Studio Kosha


Dining of Vara by Studio Kosha


Dining of Vara by Studio Kosha

A central floating staircase of exposed concrete serves as the primary vertical axis, suspended within the sun-drenched courtyard. As we climb midway from landing, a mezzanine study cum library space creates a multi-level play, offering a vantage point over the living areas while connecting to the private floors. The bedrooms are designed with generous proportions, prioritizing an open feel and a constant connection to the neighborhood’s greenery.

The Material Palette of the house is timeless and all natural locally sourced materials. The humble black leather finish floor, hollow clay brick walls and raw exposed concrete for ceilings, floor, and cast in situ leaf imprint and mandala mural for puja front are few details added while casting.

Vara is a matured habitat—a home where the "shadow story" told by the sun across the brick walls serves as a daily reminder of the beauty in simplicity.


Pooja Mandir of Vara by Studio Kosha


Staircase of Vara by Studio Kosha


Staircase of Vara by Studio Kosha


Skylight of Vara by Studio Kosha


First floor view of Vara by Studio Kosha


Reading nook of Vara by Studio Kosha


Bedroom 1 of Vara by Studio Kosha


Bedroom 1 of Vara by Studio Kosha


Bedroom 2 of Vara by Studio Kosha


Bedroom 3 of Vara by Studio Kosha


Bedroom 3 of Vara by Studio Kosha


Study Area of Vara by Studio Kosha


Balcony of Vara by Studio Kosha



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house
architecture
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2023
3000-to-5000-sq.ft
india
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