- Architecture & development
Amid the urban rhythm of Bengaluru lies Oku, a residential project that cannot be captured by buzzwords or superficial trends. This home is not about visual spectacle but a sensory experience. The architecture is at the service of material, memory and meaning. The result is a living space that feels as personal as it is precisely crafted. Oku is not a house to merely look at, but a place to slowly discover.
The project was designed by The Furr Studio, a design firm with offices in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Led by Fiza Chhuvara, the studio works as a multidisciplinary practice that brings together social, cultural and technical aspects in its projects. The team's approach is based on dialogue and connection, paying close attention to context and human experience. This project clearly reflects this philosophy: it is a house that is not just built, but feels conceived, inhabited and lived-in. 
The upper floor offers security and tranquillity, with bedrooms tailored to its occupants and a roof terrace that serves as a green vantage point
Upon arrival, the house reveals its character in quiet layering. The facade plays with texture and light, marking the transition from the outside world to a personal universe. In the entrance hall, the tone is set: warm wooden finishes, soft lighting and carefully selected works of art give the initial impetus to the understated precision felt throughout the house. The interior is not intrusive, but invites exploration and slowed attention. 
The living spaces and personal rooms are designed with the same attention: open but layered, with a clear sense of rhythm and materiality. On the ground floor, natural light, local wood, artisanal finishes and soft textures create a warm atmosphere. Bespoke furniture crafted by artisans add a sculptural quality. The upper floor offers security and tranquillity, with bedrooms tailored to its occupants and a roof terrace that serves as a green vantage point. Sustainable solutions were chosen throughout the house: passive cooling, local materials and handicrafts create a home that is both quiet and forward-looking.
Oku shows how architecture can be more than function or form. By working with local materials, artisan techniques and passive climate adjustments, The Furr Studio succeeds in creating a home that does not scream loudly for attention, but rather lingers in silence. Here, one does not live in a house, but lives in an experience that feels at once intimate and universal. 
Photography Phosart Studio
Text by Carolien Depamelaere