Manoj Kumar Terrace. Bangalore


Location : Jakkur, BangaloreArea : 1200 sftStatus : Completed 2024Client : Manoj Kumar, IFS

Entrance
Reception with wooden screens
Courtyard Amphitheater


Strand woven Engineered Bamboowood members were interlaced to create this lightweight yet strong cantilevered rooftop pavillion. Solar panels with sandwitched glass is used to cover the pavillion as roofing.  

The outdoor, all weather pavillion is used to entertain guests. The watmth of the wooden members provides the right ambience for daytime or evening gatherings.

This is India’s first Engineered Bamboowood structure .



The ‘kund’ like or steppped swimming pool is reminiscent of the stepwells and temple ablution paved wells of ancient  India



The choice of material is the raw laterite walls and exposed concrete  structural members. The use of the ‘Rohtak’ shallow brick domes adds a unique rustic charm to the rooms of the retreat





The choice of material is the raw laterite walls and exposed concrete  structural members. The use of the ‘Rohtak’ shallow brick domes adds a unique rustic charm to the rooms of the retreat