Ambara Residence

Ambara, a warm and welcoming home, is like a puzzle of a thousand pieces — slowly assembled by the right hands, the spaces come alive. The colours are vivid, the design sparks uniqueness, and an ingenious glass skylight at roughly forty feet steals the show. In the context of its site, achieving an atmosphere of serene calm inside a home that sits within the busy, bustling city of Bangalore seems almost pretentious — borderline fictitious — but to do so convincingly is no mean feat. On a compact plot with three abutting neighbours, the main idea was to draw light in from a central skylight.

One can gaze into the sky from the 'oval', as it is fondly called, and watch the clouds slowly sail by from the comfort of the home. Hence there is no doubt why the home is named 'Ambara' — sky in Kannada. The stairwell moves eloquently through the house, designed so natural light propagates through every floor, making it a sight worth seeing. Natural materials — terracotta jaalis, exposed brick walls, recycled wood and raw pink stone — give the home an earthy feel.

The structure as a whole adapts to the semi-tropical climate of Bengaluru while remaining sustainable and green. One example is the oddly shaped, amoeboid basement, which stays relatively cooler than its surroundings. The first floor boasts a playfully meandering terracotta filler slab — quite the architectural marvel. Windows to the west are angled to occlude the harsh evening sunlight, while opening a nice view towards a children's playground around the corner.

The facade of the home is sheltered by trees — a common feature in most homes built by Wright Inspires. The firm believes nature changes the way you work, think and create, and it forms an integral part of everyday life.

Boasting a great atmosphere, pleasing interiors, unique design and happy clients, Wright Inspires welcomes you into the house of Shruthi and Santosh — Ambara.