Bamboo Cube Cottage
Bangalore
Design
Specially designed to suit the ever changing needs of High-end Urban scenario.
Modular design helps the Cube in multiplying in horizontal axes , making it adaptable towards growing demands of space extensions.
Visual aesthetics follows the rule of simple straight lines with minimalist approach emphasising on the linear element in Bamboos. The core structure is devised to carry variety of wall cladding to match to specific requirement. Walling takes care of insulation, services and can be designed to carry built-in accessories like storage, lighting etc.
Assembly and installation has been made easy using minimal hardware and joinery. Following the construction principles of knockdown structures, ease of portability and longevity of use has been given due consideration while design, development and execution.
Specifications
Core structure is a bamboo skeleton cl added with different walling types. The ideal solution for roofing and walling would be SIP (structural insulated panels) using bamboo mat and CGI pre-coated sheets.
Other walling types has been achieved by artisan- made mats glued to exterior grade boards. This composition is finished with exterior grade coatings and half cut bamboo poles to suit different aesthetic requirements.
The whole unit is fastened to wooden framework, that is mounted on concrete pedestals, floating on the rooftop as an extension of existing home. This structure can be grounded on the site with basic column based foundation to form part of natural landscape.
Furniture and Lighting forms an integral part of main structure providing an emotional edge to the whole setting.
