We have a strong love for the local – food, experience, way of life and architecture. Also in good positive impact, not the kind that hurts. As part of this we have always tried to do more with less even in our buildings and approach to building and ‘doing up’ our places. We like buildings which are weather friendly, low energy and blend in to the extent possible, even as we experiment with materials and construction techniques, with a strong bias for the local.
One characteristic of working locally is that function often rules, and form is an afterthought, if at all. So we decided to get some pro help!
Biome Environmental Solutions is a group of architects (and water sustainability consultants) that believes in sustainable architecture, low embodied energy in what they create – and they love challenges. We approached them for help and happily, they agreed! Chitra’s work is very well regarded for its principles, and aesthetically very very pleasing.
Sharath from the Biome team has already helped us with some ideas – the bathrooms at the Cardamom Suites at Balur Estate owe a lot to him, and now the ones at Coorg are getting the benefit of his inputs one at a time. You’ve always loved the context of the Linger locations – and we’re hoping to add to the charm with help from Biome.
Looking forward to some really nice, improved places!
Check out their FB group for lots more on sustainability and architecture.