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Every facade and every floor plan below has a story — the materials, the climate it's suited for, and the real buildings it draws from. Browse to understand each style; ranking happens when you register your preferences in the 3-step wizard.

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Arch Brick

Exposed brick arcade with arched openings

Exposed brick arcade with arched openings — a permanent, low-maintenance and surprisingly cool facade. The brick is a structural finish (no plaster over it, no painting ever), and the arches carry the load down to the columns without steel. Best for buyers who want their building to look older and better every decade instead of needing constant repainting.

Exposed brick with recessed lime mortar joints (needs no paint, ever)
Structural brick arches spanning 3 m between piers
Reveal detail at every arch so the shadow does the ornament for you
Cavity wall construction so the thermal mass drops indoor temperature 3-4°C
Sandstone plinth to protect the base from rain splash

Reference buildings

IIM Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad · 1962 (Louis Kahn)

Sangath Studio (Doshi)

Ahmedabad · 1980

Bombay's chawls (brick arcade)

Mumbai · 1900s–30s

Both tiers

Biophilic Green Living

Living-wall terraces, planted balconies at every level

Every level is a garden. Planted balconies run continuously across the facade, a living wall wraps the ground floor, and a water feature runs along the base. Beyond the aesthetic, biophilic design measurably reduces cooling loads (up to 20% on tested Bengaluru projects) and cuts particulate pollution at the intake ducts.

Continuous planter troughs at every slab edge (600 mm deep, integrated drip irrigation)
Living-wall system on the podium with 40+ native species
Ground-floor water feature to cool the microclimate before air enters the lobby
Timber trellises on every balcony for climbers (jasmine, madhumalti)
Rooftop kitchen garden shared by all residents

Reference buildings

Bosco Verticale

Milan · 2014

Oasia Hotel Downtown

Singapore · 2016

Kanchanjunga Apartments (planted terraces)

Mumbai · 1983

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Courtyard Terracotta

Deep balconies around a shared courtyard

A quiet Indian vernacular — apartments arranged around a shared courtyard, terracotta-rendered walls, timber screens filtering the light and deep balconies that never see direct afternoon sun. Reads modest from the outside and becomes generous inside. Works beautifully for cross-ventilation because the courtyard acts as a passive stack.

Central open-to-sky courtyard, 12 m × 12 m minimum
Timber jali (perforated) screens on every west balcony
Terracotta earth-tone lime render — cools the wall by 3-4°C in peak summer
Wide covered verandah on the ground floor connecting all entries
Courtyard fountain to trigger the passive stack effect

Reference buildings

DakshinaChitra vernacular houses

Chennai · traditional

Jaisalmer haveli plans

Jaisalmer · 16th-19th c.

Charles Correa Belapur housing

Navi Mumbai · 1986

Both tiers

Indian Heritage Modern

Jali screens and sandstone banding

A contemporary re-reading of Mughal and Rajasthani vernacular — jali (perforated stone) screens, sandstone banding, an ornate arched entrance and deep shaded balconies. Reads as unmistakably Indian without being pastiche. The jali screens are the star: they cut direct sun by 60% while allowing the breeze through — traditional passive cooling.

Laser-cut jali screens on every west-facing window (60% shade coefficient)
Beige Dholpur sandstone banding at every alternate floor
Ornate scalloped arch on the ground-floor entrance
Chhajja (deep overhang) at 900 mm on all south-facing openings
Rooftop chhatri (kiosk) as a visible cultural marker

Reference buildings

Hawa Mahal

Jaipur · 1799

Humayun's Tomb

Delhi · 1572

IIM Ahmedabad brickwork

Ahmedabad · 1962

Both tiers

Mediterranean Terrace

Warm arches and flower terraces

A warm, tactile facade drawn from coastal Spain and Southern Italy — terracotta roof tiles, arched openings, cream stucco and generous flower balconies. It softens harsh sun through deep shade, keeps rooms cooler in summer than glass towers do, and works particularly well on hillside sites where the stepped massing frames the view below.

Terracotta clay-tile pitched roof with 30° pitch and generous eaves
Half-round arched openings on every balcony (600 mm reveal for shade)
Lime-plaster stucco in warm cream — breathes, doesn't crack
Wrought-iron flower cages at every sill
Ground-floor loggia running the full width — outdoor dining year round

Reference buildings

Positano cliffside houses

Amalfi Coast · traditional

Casa Batlló facade elements

Barcelona · 1904

Villa Rotunda inspiration

Vicenza · 1571

Both tiers

Minimalist Modern

Crisp lines, flush planes, restrained palette

The quietest of the twelve. Crisp lines, flush planes, no cornice, no ornament — just carefully proportioned voids in a solid mass. The tone is restrained ivory and warm grey. It ages exceptionally well because there is nothing to date it. Good for buyers who want the architecture to disappear so the interior takes centre stage.

Flush stucco walls with no mouldings, cornices or beltcourses
Recessed window reveals so the openings read as pure geometric voids
Concealed downspouts routed inside the wall assembly
Micro-cement (bush-hammered) plinth to break the base texture from the body
One statement material per elevation — either travertine, teak or blackened steel

Reference buildings

Villa Savoye

Poissy, France · 1931

Farnsworth House

Illinois · 1951

Studio Mumbai housing

Alibaug · contemporary

Both tiers

Planted Terraces

Staggered balconies planted at every level

Staggered massing where every balcony is planted, giving the facade a stepped-garden appearance. Every apartment gets a private outdoor room; the community gets a shared green plaza on the podium. Ages exceptionally well because the plants soften every hard edge over time.

Staggered balconies (2.4 m deep) with integrated planter troughs
Podium-level community plaza with mature trees
Drip-irrigation network fed from the STP-treated water
Timber decking on every balcony floor
Sedum roof on the topmost slab to insulate the top-floor units

Reference buildings

Habitat 67

Montréal · 1967

Kanchanjunga Apartments

Mumbai · 1983

Interlace

Singapore · 2013

Affordable

Stone Louvre

Local stone cladding with wooden louvres

Local stone cladding paired with adjustable wooden louvres. The stone gives the building weight and permanence; the louvres let residents personalise light and privacy at any time of day. Popular for Bengaluru and Pune sites because the local granite and sadarahalli work out cheaper than imported cladding.

Local granite or sandstone cladding, 40 mm thick, dry-fixed
Timber louvres on every window (adjustable, closable)
Cavity behind the stone for thermal buffer
Weathering steel trim at reveals for a warm contrast
Low-glare palette — reduces afternoon heat gain on west elevations

Reference buildings

Jodhpur old-city facades

Jodhpur · traditional

Charles Correa Kanchanjunga

Mumbai · 1983

MPavilion 2017 (Rem Koolhaas)

Melbourne · 2017

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Verandah Lime

Sloped clay-tile roofs with wrap verandahs

The Kerala / coastal-Karnataka look — sloped clay-tile roofs, wrap-around verandahs, lime-washed walls and heavy timber columns. Handles monsoon rain better than any other style on the list: the deep eaves keep water off the walls and let residents sit outside during the rains.

Mangalore-tile pitched roof with 1.5 m eaves on all elevations
Verandah running the full perimeter of each apartment
Wood-column supports (kambeela) in local seasoned teak
Lime-washed walls (breathable, monsoon-resistant)
Ridge ventilator to expel hot air on still summer nights

Reference buildings

Padmanabhapuram Palace

Tamil Nadu · 16th c.

Laurie Baker houses

Thiruvananthapuram · 1970s–90s

Kerala traditional Nalukettu

Kerala · traditional

Designs that meet your requirements — and more.

Arch Brick

Biophilic Green Living

Courtyard Terracotta

Indian Heritage Modern

Mediterranean Terrace

Minimalist Modern

Planted Terraces

Stone Louvre

Verandah Lime