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This 1700 sq. ft. Bengaluru Courtyard Home Has A Green Facade (House Tour)

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Viraam is imagined as an urban sanctuary, a place to slow down and breathe. On a compact 1700 sq ft plot, the design reinterprets an old home into a layered retreat for a growing family. The plan gently unfolds from a shaded entry and anteroom into a double-height, open-to-sky courtyard, the green heart of the house. Light filters through recessed openings, softened by landscaping, ensuring privacy while bathing spaces in a calm glow.

The ground floor hosts a two-bedroom unit for parents or future rental use, while the duplex above frames daily life around the court. A slender metal staircase rises like a sculptural spine, connecting living spaces with the master suite, sundeck, and terrace office.

Earthy materials like exposed brick, slate, and concrete paired with climbing creepers create a timeless setting. Viraam becomes not just a house, but a living, breathing pause.

Chapters :
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - Site and Context
01:42 - Entry
02:31 - Central Courtyard
03:32 - Kitchen and Living
04:27 - Second Floor ( Terrace and Bedroom )
06:14 - Section through Double-Height
07:08 - Material Palette
07:52 - Conclusion

Learn more about Viraam more at:
https://www.buildofy.com/projects/vir...

This is not a house that tries too hard. It simply is. Honest, grounded, and full of life, just as a true home should be.
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20 Comments

@bharathraj_shru 1 year ago

This home perfectly reflects what true design should be—simple, natural, and timeless. Unlike the trend of over-polished TV walls, excessive false ceilings, and an overload of lighting, this space stands out by inviting nature indoors. The thoughtful combination of paint and exposed brick adds warmth and character. Compliments to both the homeowners and the architects for achieving such a harmonious balance.

@varun.sindhe 8 months ago

Something so good in a space of 40*50? People often forget how genius one should be to achieve it.

@abcdefg7931 1 year ago

Saw the video 3 times on repeat and my thoughts in mind had a viraam. such a beautiful Vastu-compliant home.

@DEBASHISHSEN-p9b 1 year ago

Other than an option for a lift....this house is very perfect. Excellent.

@subhash1g 1 year ago

Beautifully thought out. Simple yet elegant. Nothing looks overly done, just the right amount.

@priyaallwyn6035 1 year ago

Wow! Such a well-planned, aesthetically pleasing house. Kudos to the architects.

@joshuabahirvani2488 10 months ago

Love the ethos of these designers....

@Phoenix_Sandesh 2 months ago

Awesome home, and amazing elevation!... I have bookmarked this video. If at all we build our home, I'll definitely take cues from this home for the front elevation. Congratulations to the dwellers, and I also liked the way the homeowner spoke about joint family and family values. My wife comes from a joint family; she naturally carries a lot of priceless virtues that get imbibed in a joint family upbringing.

@siddharth3550 8 months ago

Really loved it. Most houses I’ve seen have high ceilings either in the living room, facing the side lawn, or around a corner staircase area. But this one is different. the open-to-sky, high-ceiling space is right at the center, with the staircase integrated into the same zone. Meanwhile, the living room maintains a cozy, standard ceiling while still enjoying a visual connection to this central space. An absolute standout design. Kudos to the architects. The color palette and the incorporated greenery elevate it even further.

@darwinprashanth2433 7 months ago (edited)

What a beautiful reminder of true architectural integrity, This architect embodies the highest principle design serves people,generatio In a world where many creators blur the line between vision and vanity, it's refreshing to see someone who listens deeply to clients' needs and transforms them into spaces that genuinely enhance lives.
The humility here is powerful recognizing that architects are instruments of the client's dreams, not the other way around. That's craftsmanship with soul. Respect for requirements isn't a limitation; it's the foundation of meaningful design.
This is the kind of ethical practice that creates homes people love for generations.

@VeEjAy64 11 months ago

Smaller plot but marvelous architecture !

@Family-of-Bose 10 months ago

Perfectly designed, this architecture firm rocks.

@kiranbardiya7910 1 year ago

Wow,
Such a great design. Thoughtful, natural, elegant, peaceful and simply wonderful.

@SeriousGuyy 9 months ago

Honestly didn't understood the house plan, give us POV style tour of house.

@Morris-u8h 11 months ago

very much liked the video, a perfect architect example!

@haadibuilders 1 month ago

Nicely done the design to build.

@kusumav-pz8ul 11 months ago

Beautifully built house , but the most fascinating part was the architects views on clients.. The architects always try to implement their ideas but Vijay made such an interesting statement at the end of the video to always consider the clients interests. well said ❤

@shiv0051 1 year ago (edited)

Awesome ❤ after seeing this i would like to build a 2nd house same or similar like this with you. I will sell my existing house and plan at the earliest.

@desiremixx7622 1 year ago

Cute compact comfortable home❤

@agent_4205 2 days ago

amazing, plain amazing design and build. kudos to the architect and tge contractor
Only doubt is about the radamachera plant on the slab
Issues may prop up