Hornbill House Tamilnadu- Biome Environmental Solutions - Chitra Vishwanath - Sharath Nayak-

Hornbill House – Oland Estate, Ooty by Biome Environmental Solutions

Hornbill House Tamilnadu- Biome Environmental Solutions - Chitra Vishwanath - Sharath Nayak-

Hornbill House Tamilnadu- Biome Environmental Solutions - Chitra Vishwanath - Sharath Nayak-Project Facts:

Principal Architect: Chitra Vishwanath / Sharath Nayak
Design Tem: Anurag Tamhankar /
Structural Designer: K.S.Shashidhar
Photographers: Vivek M / Ankon Mitra
Cost : 4.2 million  INR
Area : 150 Sq. M. SQ.M
Client / Owner : Nilgiri Gardens and Services


One of the nine bungalows designed for this estate, the Bungalow draws its plan and the inspiration for its form from the location. The location is a steep hillside and opens onto views of the Coimbaotre ranges, a water fall and the tea garden. The location is that of a fallen labour shed and drying yard. All the material from the debris was used back in this building.


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