OH HO Residence by Play Architecture in Bengaluru
The OH HO Residence, a remarkable 175 square meter dwelling, was completed in 2023 in Bengaluru, India, under the direction of Play Architecture. Miwa Negoro headed the design team, which comprised various talented individuals, including Devendra Kumar and Nila Bharathi. Archana Vikram, studio f8, and Senthil Kumar Doss contributed stunning photography to showcase the project. Structural support came from Manjunath & Co, while Genesis Landscape Studio handled the landscaping. The construction was managed by JK Construction, with SS Stones responsible for the stonework. The design draws inspiration from the ephemeral charm of South Indian temples at dusk, utilizing local chapdi stone.
Key facts
- OH HO Residence is a 175 m² house in Bengaluru, India.
- Designed by Play Architecture, completed in 2023.
- Curated by Miwa Negoro.
- Photographed by Archana Vikram, studio f8, and Senthil Kumar Doss.
- Design team includes Devendra Kumar, Harish Thirugnanam, Joshin Rose, Nila Bharathi, Periyasamy Palanisamy, Ralbin Veniel, Senthil Kumar Doss, Shivani Saran, and Suba Lakshmi.
- Structural consultant: Manjunath & Co (Manjunath Bharathi Lakshminarayan).
- Landscape consultant: Genesis Landscape Studio (Priya Rangaraju).
- Project manager: JK Construction (Kumar Perumal).
- Stone construction: SS Stones (Syed Ghouse).
- Carpentry and glass: Rahul Associates.
- Landscaping contractor: The Tellus Enterprises Landscapers & Floriculturists.
- Electrical contractor: Naveen Kumar.
- Plumbing contractor: JK Construction (Lakshmanan).
- Inspired by a temple complex in South India, focusing on the poetic effect of sunset on stone.
- Explores the aesthetic and structural dignity of chapdi (100mm-thick local stone slabs).
Entities
Artists
- Miwa Negoro
- Archana Vikram
- Senthil Kumar Doss
- Devendra Kumar
- Harish Thirugnanam
- Joshin Rose
- Nila Bharathi
- Periyasamy Palanisamy
- Ralbin Veniel
- Shivani Saran
- Suba Lakshmi
- Manjunath Bharathi Lakshminarayan
- Priya Rangaraju
- Kumar Perumal
- Syed Ghouse
- Lakshmanan
- Naveen Kumar
Institutions
- Play Architecture
- Manjunath & Co
- Genesis Landscape Studio
- JK Construction
- SS Stones
- Rahul Associates
- The Tellus Enterprises Landscapers & Floriculturists
Locations
- Bengaluru
- India
- South India
- Bangalore
- Karnataka