Material innovation often involves transforming natural elements with resins and other materials, leading to complex design challenges. The key is integrating modern sensibilities with traditional vernacular elements. For Suresh's home in southern Bangalore, near Tamarind Tree, this approach was exemplified.

Suresh, a principal at a non-profit specializing in microfinance, wanted a home for his extended family. The design embraced the Mysore Vattara concept, featuring three distinct yet interconnected homes on one property. Each unit maintains privacy and independence but avoids the feel of an apartment complex.

The ground floor includes a skylit courtyard with separate entrances, constructed using kota and fly ash bricks—materials that repurpose building waste and simplify maintenance. The upper floor, elevated by three meters, incorporates a reconstructed contour to create a large duplex. This layout accommodates his teenage daughter and provides varied space to suit each family member's needs.

The house integrates vernacular materials like brick, kota, terracotta, and black kadappa, reflecting the family's heritage and experiences. It features large, naturally ventilated spaces with deep overhangs to shield against Bangalore's heat and rain. Sustainable elements include solar panels, heat pumps, and a natural air ventilation system, ensuring a comfortable living environment in Bangalore's climate.