View of the 8 - year old Ground Floor Structure.
View of the internal staircase connecting First & Second Floors.
View of the overall built form ... 2
View of the 8 - year old Ground Floor Structure.
Bangalore, Karnataka
Residence for
Mr. Ashok & Family
(2013 - 2014)
An 8 year old load bearing residential structure existed on site.
A Feasibility Study was conducted to understand the advantages - disadvantages of the following options:
Option A: Completely demolish and rebuild anew.
Option B: Strategically demolish to introduce a columnar framework to support new construction above.
Option B was chosen.
The refurbished Ground Floor become an independent rentable unit; while the First and Second Floors were accessed by an external staircase.
The end product - a VASTU complaint, well - lit, well - ventilated, cheerful cotemporary unit.