Moso

Set within a green residential environment, this public building designed by RAU architects demonstrates how material performance and architectural expression can reinforce one another. The building’s monolithic appearance is defined by Yoroi; a deeply charred bamboo façade developed for projects where aesthetics, durability and certified fire safety are equally essential. Powerful architectural identityThe façade creates a calm yet powerful architectural identity. Its dark, tactile surface allows the volume to merge naturally into the surrounding landscape, while the refined markings of the charred bamboo introduce depth, texture and subtle variation. Under changing daylight conditions, the carbonised surface develops... More

The site, which is about 6300 sq. ft., is located within a gated community where most of the other houses are designed and built by the developer and are largely repetitive. The intent here was to create a subtle yet strong presence within this context.  Neelanjana Chitrabanu Neelanjana Chitrabanu When the clients approached us, all they had in mind was for us to make a few minor changes to the standard layout while designing the interiors so that we could incorporate these changes while the villa is being built without need for substantial civil work changes later. But over the several discussions we had, it became clear that substantial changes will be required and slowly, incrementally, the entire design was transformed.... More