View of the 8 - year old Ground Floor Structure.
View of the internal staircase connecting First & Second Floors.
View of the overall built form ... 2
View of the 8 - year old Ground Floor Structure.
Bangalore, Karnataka
Residence for
Mr. Ashok & FamilyÂ
(2013 - 2014)
An 8 year old load bearing residential structure existed on site.
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A Feasibility Study was conducted to understand the advantages - disadvantages of the following options:
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Option A: Completely demolish and rebuild anew.
Option B: Strategically demolish to introduce a columnar framework to support new construction above.
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Option B was chosen.
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The refurbished Ground Floor become an independent rentable unit; while the First and Second Floors were accessed by an external staircase.
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The end product - a VASTU complaint, well - lit, well - ventilated, cheerful cotemporary unit.