Amritha Residence

This project involved the renovation of a 2,232 sq.ft. duplex residence in Mangalore, built about 25 years ago. The design introduced modest spatial modifications to accommodate an additional bedroom on the ground floor, including converting the former first-floor kitchen and balcony into a master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and toilet. Several interventions, such as bay windows, a kitchen–dining wall cut-out, and reconfigured internal spaces, improved openness and functionality. The renovation also focused on material character, with oxide flooring replacing the existing terrazzo and exposed laterite and brick elements adding warmth and texture. The facade and driveway were refreshed using granite chips, brick detailing, and reclaimed stone flagging, giving the house a renewed identity while retaining its original character.

Silver Ford car parked beneath a brick archway surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees
Gray two-story tropical house with red tile accents, air conditioner, lush landscaping, and paved walkway
Close-up of red clay roof tiles on a textured stucco wall with sunlight and shadows
House exterior with a red clay tile awning over a dark window, brick trim, and lush tropical plants.
Indoor window set in a red brick wall with a tiled awning, diagonal glass panes, and lush potted plants.
Black-framed window with a red clay tile awning on a textured stucco wall, surrounded by green shrubs
Cozy bedroom with a floral-covered bed, mountain landscape artwork, gray accent wall, side table, and barred window with curtains.
Cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, red-and-white patterned bedding, curtained diamond-pane windows, and a small side table
Modern bedroom with a wooden platform bed, blue-and-white striped bedding, gray curtains, and a potted plant
Rustic stone-walled entryway with an ornate carved wooden door, arched windows, wooden chairs, potted plant, and red tiled steps
Cozy living room with a television above a brick fireplace, ceiling fan, cushioned bench, armchairs, coffee table, and window seat.
Dining room with a glass-top table, patterned chairs, glass-front liquor cabinet, doors, and glass-block window
Cozy room with red curtains, a grilled window overlooking a lush garden, wall sconces, and cushions on the window seat
Hindu home shrine with colorful deity statues, flowers, oil lamps, brass bells, and a stone backdrop
Interior staircase descending through a warm, dimly lit space with exposed red-brick walls, white plaster arches, and potted plants.
Sunlit window with black curtains, diagonal security bars, decorative wall sconces, and lush greenery outside
Outdoor bathroom with mirror, sink vanity, pink striped towel, toiletries, and surrounding greenery
Modern home interior with a kitchen, built-in TV, decorative vine plant, arched window, and red curtains.
Modern bathroom with white vessel sink, black patterned tile wall, oval mirror, red hand towel, and barred window overlooking palm leaves