A rooftop sanctuary for work and reflection in Bangalore, India.
Project Name : Lume Haus
Project Location : Bangalore, India
Architect/Interior Designer : Studio Prakruthi
Principal Architect/Designer : Prakruthi Rao
Photographer: Saurabh Suryan
Perched on the terrace of an existing commercial structure, Lume Haus redefines the traditional office typology. Designed as a home-like family office, this flexible and contemplative space hosts meetings, intimate discussions, and official gatherings—yet it is far from conventional in either philosophy or form.
As a young and conscientious architecture and design studio, we often find ourselves at the crossroads of ambition and environmental responsibility. In a country like India, where the building footprint expands at an alarming pace, every new construction often comes at the expense of our diminishing natural ground cover. Faced with this paradox, we saw the opportunity to design a rooftop office not just as a design brief, but as a moment of relief—a sigh, almost—a chance to build without taking more from the land.
Lume Haus is not a structure born from sacrifice, but from respect: a temporary, transportable edifice delicately positioned atop an already existing building. It can be dismantled and relocated without consequence to the earth beneath it. This conscious choice not only eases the soul but also directly informs the architecture, resulting in a serene, meditative atmosphere that invites balance and mindfulness into the workspace.
The structure is composed of a lightweight aluminum grid, meticulously clad in dark-stained birch wood and held together with recycled teakwood beadings. Eschewing the use of industrial adhesives, we opted instead for concealed steel nails to ensure the materials remain demountable and the walls retain their temporary essence. The ceiling is finished with green building-certified acoustic panels, maintaining both environmental integrity and auditory comfort.
The interiors are furnished with a harmonious blend of bespoke pieces by Studio Prakruthi and timeless Danish classics. Each piece of furniture is a limited-edition design, created specifically for this project and its inhabitants—unique artifacts that embody the spirit of the space. Among them are black-stained sycamore and birch plywood executive desks, and marble-topped coffee tables influenced by the mid-century modern aesthetic, all designed to complement the architectural ethos of Lume Haus.
In essence, Lume Haus is not just an office—it is a philosophy of thoughtful intervention. A sanctuary in the sky that embodies sustainability, impermanence, and timeless design.
Project Name : Lume Haus
Project Location : Bangalore, India
Architect/Interior Designer : Studio Prakruthi
Principal Architect/Designer : Prakruthi Rao
Photographer: Saurabh Suryan
