Designed by DS2 architecture, the Davis road apartment in Bangalore is a seamless amalgamation of aesthetics and functions, cultures and contexts, construction nuances, and impeccable user experiences. Here Indian aesthetics interplay with modern sensibilities. From often-overlooked details to large voluminous forms, every element is a pursuit in sculpting an enriching and intuitive experience. The project was a makeover of an existing skeleton building. The architects had to start with the wall skin and redesign the internal functional spaces.

The façade functions in multiple aspects - Firstly it addresses the security issues pertaining to the building's immediate context. It also doubles as a shading element and creates a thermal buffer zone between the built space, while facilitating the growth of vegetation. As the creepers grow, they not only cut direct light and heat but also negate the use of curtains internally. 

For the interiors, the architect wanted Gujarati elements to honor his roots and culture. Pan-India traditional elements with modern compositions interact to create a composition that is in its own right, a new voice, a new vocabulary.