Urban Facelift – Façade Transformation
Client brief
The project involved redesigning the façade of an existing G+4 commercial–residential building in Bangalore. The client wanted a contemporary and modern exterior while retaining the existing structure and projections. With no balcony access on the second floor and minimal disturbance to the building form, the goal was to transform an ageing street-facing elevation into a fresh, clean and visually striking façade that strengthens commercial presence on the ground floor and enhances residential appeal above.
Our Approach
This façade redesign was conceived to completely redefine the architectural identity of an ageing commercial-residential structure while respecting its existing structural footprint. The design approach focused on creating a bold, modern personality that enhances street presence and brings harmony to the building’s stacked massing.
A clean and neutral material palette was selected to create visual calmness while allowing textures such as wood soffits, concrete finishes, glass railings, and vertical metal fins to add warmth and depth. Subtle lighting niches, vertical cuts, and projected balconies were used to break the boxy geometry of the original structure and create rhythm across all elevations.
Since the existing architectural projections and balcony outlines had to be retained, the redesign strategically layered new surface treatments around the old form rather than altering it. This resulted in a façade that feels structurally rooted yet visually contemporary. Glass handrails and greenery introduce transparency and softness, allowing the elevation to breathe without overwhelming the original grid.
The rooftop level was reimagined as a lifestyle zone, giving the building a renewed sense of scale and aspiration. The façade’s new proportions, combined with the updated storefront language at the base, now present the building as a refined, modern landmark within a dense urban fabric, demonstrating what thoughtful redesign can achieve without major civil reconstruction.
