Moksha - Uday & Brunda Residence, Gubbi, Tumakuru District, Karnataka

Situated amidst a coconut plantation near Gubbi, approximately 100 kilometers northwest of Bangalore, this expansive 9000 sq. ft., 4+2 bedroom house is uniquely crafted within the typology of an Indian courtyard design. Emphasizing privacy and microclimate control, a curvy-linear outer wall envelops the dwelling, creating peripheral gardens and buffer spaces. An annex building, housing guest rooms and a multi-purpose hall overlooking a proposed swimming pool, complements the main structure. Strategically placed at the far end of the property, the home is surrounded by habitable spaces organized around a central open-to-sky courtyard, interwoven with semi-covered planted courts and water features. Varied vertical heights, brick domes, and vaults contribute to the architectural profile, facilitating airflow and creating an intriguing roofline. Pergola-covered internal courtyards cast dramatic shadows, while the design embraces simplicity and local materials, featuring Terracotta (Hurudi) Blocks, Dressed Stone, and Wire Cut Bricks, embodying sensitivity to the rural surroundings.