Imthiyaz Villa Project Mangalore - Design in collaboration with the purple ink studio Bengaluru

"Design in collaboration with the lead architect akshay heranjal from the purple ink studio bengaluru"

Set amidst the vibrant fabric of a densely populated coastal town, The Walled House emerges as a response to the growing challenge of urban living where land is scarce and closely built environments dominate the landscape. Located on a corner plot flanked by roads on two sides, the site is enveloped by immediate neighbors, resulting in limited views and restricted spatial openness.

In this tightly knit urban setting, the central design challenge was to carve out a residence that balances openness and privacy, lightness and enclosure, and connection and retreat. The goal was to craft a home that breathes—flooded with natural light and air—while shielding its occupants from the visual and auditory intrusions of the bustling surroundings.

To address this, the architecture adopts a wall-centric strategy, where perimeter walls act as protective thresholds, carefully choreographing visual access, circulation, and spatial flow. Rather than isolating the house, these walls are used as a medium to define inward-looking courtyards, framed vistas, and staggered volumes that guide light deep into the interiors. Openings are deliberately placed to draw in air and diffuse light, creating a dynamic play of shadow and transparency throughout the day.

This introverted yet porous design approach allows the home to maintain a strong dialogue with nature and the elements, without compromising on security or solitude. The result is a calm, contemplative living environment—an urban sanctuary that stands resilient amidst the chaos, quietly redefining what it means to live well in high-density urban conditions.