Set in Madikeri, Karnataka, this north-facing residence adapts to the site’s natural contours, stepping across multiple levels. The form is defined by a series of stacked horizontal volumes, anchored by a vertical stair core that organizes circulation and massing. Projecting slabs, deep balconies, and terraces extend the built form outward, stitching together the roof garden, landscape, and living spaces.

The spatial experience is open and continuous, structured around double-height volumes, a courtyard, and skylights that introduce diffused daylight into the interiors. Inter-level visual connections reinforce spatial continuity, while balconies, decks, and semi-open sit-outs act as transitional thresholds between inside and outside. The planning responds to the slope and program, creating a sequence of varied spatial conditions across levels.

Climate response is direct and integrated. Shaded openings, deep overhangs, pergolas, and jaali screens mitigate heat and heavy rainfall. The courtyard and vertical openings drive cross ventilation and stack effect, maintaining airflow in the humid hill context. Laterite stone, plaster, concrete, and wood define the material palette, balancing thermal mass with warmth. The overall expression is minimal and grounded, creating a calm, climate-responsive environment connected to the landscape.