Radiance Iris Social Housing Complex

Radiance Iris Social Housing Complex

Radiance Iris Social Housing Complex is an innovative architectural development that exemplifies sustainable social housing design in Bangalore, India. Completed in 2019, this transformative residential project spans 17,000 square meters and successfully integrates environmental consciousness with community-centered living. The complex comprises 77 thoughtfully designed row-houses arranged in clusters around shared courtyards, creating intimate micro-communities within the larger development. The architectural design demonstrates exceptional sensitivity to existing natural elements, preserving 90% of mature trees on site while achieving a substantial built-up area of 25,000 square meters. The development features six distinct unit types ranging from 160 to 250 square meters, each incorporating principles of natural lighting and ventilation without compromising privacy. A distinctive 1,400-square-meter community clubhouse, characterized by its steel parasol design, serves as a central gathering space at the entrance. The project's architectural composition employs a conventional earthquake-resistant R.C.C. framed structure with light-weight autoclaved blocks, featuring a ground floor recessed and clad with quarry waste slate stone, a cantilevered white mass first floor, and a steel-pergola crowned second floor. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning project in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category stands as a testament to successful social housing development, balancing affordability with quality of life through its innovative approach to community spaces, environmental integration, and sustainable design principles.

social housing development, sustainable architecture, community-centered design, urban residential complex, environmental integration, affordable housing

— Adam Dawson