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A studio that designs and builds
Barebase is an architecture, interiors and turnkey studio in Bengaluru, founded by Harish Padmanabhan. For 14 years one team has taken homes from a bare shell or an empty plot to a finished, styled, lived-in space, for 180+ clients, with 35+ awards along the way.
Why Barebase exists
Most homes are designed by one company and built by several others, and the gaps between them are where budgets, timelines and quality slip. Harish Padmanabhan started Barebase to close those gaps: one studio that draws the home, builds it with its own teams, makes its furniture and styles it to the last shelf.
What we believe
- Lifestyle first. We learn how your family lives before we draw a line.
- Everything itemised. You see every cost before work begins.
- One point of contact from design to handover.
- Real work only. Every photograph on this site is of a finished project.
Who we work with
Families in premium apartments, penthouses, villas and independent homes across Bengaluru, and select offices. Every project is customised to what the client needs.
The people behind your home
A small senior team. You meet the people who design and build your home.
Awards and press
35+ awards. Named among the Top 10 Most Promising Luxury Interior Design Companies From Bangalore by Homes India Magazine, 2024.
In our clients’ words
Shared with permission.
“Our home at Classic Orchards was taken up as a concept to completion project by Harish at Barebase in 2016. They delivered a minimalist yet super functional space customised to our requirement in just eighteen months. It was good effort and has worked well for us over the years.”
“Harish and his team helped me build our corporate office at JP Nagar in 2015. It has worked well for us and there were many innovative things that his team attempted while building the office. [Their] ability to conceive a space keeping the end use in mind is commendable.”
What happens after you enquire
Five stages, one project manager and an itemised quote before any work begins. See the full process
- 1
Conversation and brief
A site visit, measurements and your family’s routines. Ends in a written lifestyle brief.
- 2
Moodboard, layout and budget
Moodboards and space plans for every room, and a budget range agreed together.
- 3
Detailed design, 3D and itemised quote
Working drawings, 3D views of every room, full customisation and a line-by-line quote.
- 4
Build and craft
Civil work, carpentry and furniture by our own teams, one project manager, weekly updates.
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Styling and handover
Art hung, linen pressed, lighting scenes set. A home ready on the first night.
“[Their] ability to conceive a space keeping the end use in mind is commendable.”