Modern Family Home · Khagaria, Bihar · 2026
This contemporary residence reimagines the modern family home through a careful balance of openness and privacy. The design responds to its context with a restrained material palette of exposed concrete, natural stone cladding, and warm timber accents that ground the building in its surroundings.
The ground floor opens generously to the landscaped front, with floor-to-ceiling glazing that dissolves the boundary between inside and out. A double-height living space anchors the plan, while a cantilevered upper volume provides shade and architectural drama.
Our approach prioritised natural light and cross-ventilation throughout. Deep overhangs and a carefully oriented facade protect interiors from the harsh afternoon sun, while strategically placed openings draw cool breezes through the home — a passive strategy well-suited to the Bihar climate.
The material strategy emphasises honesty and longevity. Locally sourced stone reduces both cost and carbon footprint, while the exposed concrete is finished to a fine board-formed texture. Timber screens add warmth and filter light into the private quarters.
Rainwater harvesting, a solar-ready roof, and high-performance glazing make this a forward-looking home designed for decades of comfortable, low-energy living.
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