2. - Srinath Kurra
Inspiration
I grew up watching my father, closely, as he demonstrated great commitment and
dedication in building people's homes. His business, Vishnu Group, had close to
50 successful residential projects. I can say, with pride, that in each of them my
father poured out his soul. Both, I and my brother, Mahesh, imbibed the basic
values of honesty and transparency from him. Today, we work as one person.
Mahesh adds tremendous value into projects, building delightful detail into the
execution of every idea.
I am also fortunate to have been exposed to the Indian traditions and culture from
my childhood. The use of natural colors in temples, the use of wood and lime in
traditional Indian homes, the way people built their lives around what was
naturally and locally available, the muggu that decorated the entrances of homes,
the bright designs that featured on thresholds, the flowers that adorned a puja,
the bangles that glittered on the hands of womenfolk, the rhythms of the day of a
common farmer – everything inspires me.
4. Scientific research in the past decade has proved that the spaces
we inhabit have a direct and telling impact on the quality of our
lives. The places we were born, places where we study, where we
seek repose, where we entertain, where we worship, where we
work, and most of all, where we live the most intimate part of our
life - the home.
Since we started building homes, seven years back, our intent has
been to create environments where children and adults alike feel
their most naturally comfortable. We are proud to share that we
have never had to compromise on this intent. But, this has also
meant that we had to embark on a journey of discovering the art
and science that goes behind building such homes. On our way,
we gained several valuable insights into architecture, color,
simplicity, harmony, optimization, customization, sustainability and
the importance of living close to organic plants. We apply this
proven knowledge into each home we build and ensure that the
spaces evolve as natural extensions of the people who live there.
The art and science
of building homes.
“Alekhya” beautiful picture
Geoffrey Bawa’s Architecture
means a that cannot
be expressed in words. To us, the true meaning
of who we are is summed up in the legendary
words “ cannot be
totally explained but must be experienced.”
Architecture
5. Alekhya believes in creating living spaces whose beauty is
marked by simplicity, derived from nature and above all is
organic in architecture. Each Alekhya home is
characterized by sensitivity to site and structure. Our key
design principles guide us in every project we take up and
our adherence to them ensures that the outcome is always
delightful to our customers.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
We believe that beauty and utility need not be
overstated and so, our buildings are characterized by clean
lines and minimalism, lending a fresh and contemporary
look to them.
Our homes derive their sense of design and
colors from nature and are also built in harmony with
nature. Irrespective of where you are standing in one of our
constructions, your eyes will see a part of nature.
We understand that each of our customers
has a different vision for their dream home. We work very
closely with each customer to understand their specific
requirements and translate them into architectural forms
that are both aesthetic and functional. Ultimately, people
become extensions of their homes and vice versa.
Simplicity:
Naturalness:
Customization:
Simplicity Naturalness Customization+ +
Alekhya Homes’
vision is to create
communities that
consciously
participate in
sustainable and
organic living, one
home at a time.
= Delightful Homes
Naturalness
6. At Alekhya Homes, we are happy to say that we have built our business on honesty, integrity and
attention to detail. We believe that the moment someone steps into the gate of an apartment
complex or a house, they need to be transported into a space that is at once welcoming,
comforting and distinct. Although, the difference is best experienced by visiting one of the homes
built by us, there are a few key areas where we always strive to stand out.
We implement design learning gleaned from the masters of the field - the value of using
locally available materials from Laurie Baker, the power of building experiential architecture from
Geoffrey Bawa and the importance of blending landscaping with living from Jamie Durie.
We are builders with a conscience; we know the sacrifices you make to have
your own house. In return for the immense trust that you place in us, we ensure that we provide
you value for money by providing good designs and good quality material. We make sure that
you are proud of the place you live in for a long time.
Our designs are simple, elegant and understated. One look at our
houses and you will know that we believe that beauty doesn't need to be overstated. The
characteristic features of our houses are simple clean lines and cuts with contemporary design.
We understand that in most cases, a house is a huge investment both
emotionally and financially and that your peace of mind is largely dependent on knowing that it is
in safe hands. Through regular and transparent communication, we ensure that our clients are
assured and at peace about their investments.
Design:
Materials:
Value for Money:
Simple and Elegant Design:
Transparency and Ethics:
Our homes are constructed with natural and aesthetic materials. In our projects we
regularly use stones such as Jaisalmer, Kota, Tandur Blue, Guntur Durgi and naturally formed
rocks from river beds. We embellish home interiors with terracotta works, uruli, stone carvings,
handmade tiles inlays from Pondicherry and Athangudi, lending natural textures and colors to
spaces. In addition to adding distinct aesthetic value, these materials improve living conditions
through their function as well.
The difference is
in the experience.
Design
7. Alekhya Homes has successfully executed
30 residential properties in the past seven years.
Built by Alekhya Homes.
Inspired by
Nature.
Alekhya
Residency
Swarna
Residency
Samanyu
Residency
North East
County
South East
County
Shreyas
Mahesh Pride
VVG Orchids
Manya Archedia
Jahanavi Nest
Kaushik
Meadows
North Gate
Park Woods
Mahesh
Land Mark
Sheshadri
Bogainvillea
Crossandra
Hibiscus
Raindrops
Blue Lotus
Golden Bamboos
Humming Bees
Pine Woods
Good Earth
Heliconia
Foot Prints
Bliss
Temple Trees
8. Over the years, we have been witness to the changing lifestyles of people
in urban India. Houses gave way to apartments. The Indian kitchen was
replaced by the Italian or American kitchen. While we welcomed the
progress, we wondered if there is a way to preserve the wonderfully diverse
and vibrant culture we had experienced as children. Alekhya Homes was
born out of that thought.
Since 2005, when we started building 21st century residences that retain
the Indian ethos, we have embarked on a phenomenal journey of
discovering home design and the human connections it can help build. Our
learning curve has been very steep. Not being from formal architecture
backgrounds, we took inspiration from the places we visited, the people we
connected with and the literature we were fortunate to read. We are happy
to say that in every project that Alekhya Homes has taken up, we have
been able to implement all our learning and our customers will vouch for
that.
At Alekhya Homes, we are striving to bring the
sustainability and charm of rural India into urban
homes. At another level, we are helping build homes
that bring back families together. Because, to us, as
it is to our customers, that is the essence of pure living.
pure living.
Rediscovering the essence of
9. relationships.
Our team is a motley group of people from diverse backgrounds. But the one
thing that binds all of us together is our passion for building living spaces that are
a tribute to traditional Indian architecture, while serving all contemporary needs.
We do not think of ourselves as hard core real estate developers. Rather, we think
of ourselves as artists and artisans, who are inspired by our customers’ lives and
the nature that surrounds us. We do not believe in hard-sell and treat each
customer interaction with great respect, because we understand that great home
design is always a result of a great relationship between the builder and the home
owner.
It is very gratifying to note that our customers continually express delight at
interacting with our team and look forward to meeting them. In fact, if there is one
thing that we consider more important than building homes, it is building lasting
relationships.
Passion
Building
10. Specialized interior design team.
Over the years, we have matured a specialized in-house interior designing team that takes
our projects to greater heights of architectural excellence. This team, while strongly rooted
in the Indian ethos, is obsessed with detailing and usability. They interact very closely with
our customers to build a real empathy for their needs and then translate their
understanding into interior design elements.
Our team makes sure that our customers don’t need to work with multiple vendors and
contractors to complete their homes. And ultimately delivers nothing short of delight
through their total interior solutions.
Elements
11. Our commitment
to preserving a green world.
At Alekhya Homes, our commitment to creating a green ecology is not
limited to the architecture and design of our projects. It goes into
community spaces and aims to touch people's daily lives.
We regularly organize 'green' awareness programs and run campaigns
to promote green culture. We do not see it as an extra activity, but as a
natural extension of our day-to-day business. We strive to give back to
nature and to its inhabitants though every effort we make.
We are happy to report that our initiatives of planting and maintaining
trees of medicinal and therapeutic qualities in the community parks we
developed are showing great results. People living in and around those
areas have started to get involved in our initiatives and are enjoying the
benefits of the green environment.
We believe that the green evolution begins right at home!
Green
12. You have some feedback to share?
Please write to info@alekhyahomes.in
What our customers
have to say.
“Their attention to detail is amazing. We got a
lot more than what we were expecting. It was
as if they knew what we were thinking but were
not able to articulate.”
“I was delightfully surprised to know that in the
hard-nosed real estate space there is a company
that works with a genuine passion for making
people’s dreams come true. If I ever build another
house, it will be with Alekhya Homes.”
“I feel very proud to have a
house that is aesthetically
beautiful and functionally perfect.
Thanks to Alekhya Homes.”
“They are great listeners. They
remembered everything me and my
husband told them and translated it
into beautiful home designs.”
“I have seen several scenic locations in
my career. But, every time I visit a home
built by Alekhya, I still get inspired by the
refreshing perspectives and composition
possibilities all around!”
“Alekhya Homes goes way beyond building
homes. In my community they are doing some
fantastic work with the community park and
spreading awareness about organic living. Both
my children have learnt the value of preserving the
ecology – a big thank you to Alekhya!”
- Kasturi Rangan
Sr. Manager - Operations
Interactive Entertainment Services
- Satyanarayana Raju
IBM - Team leader
“Right from the first interaction onwards the
Alekhya Homes team was very professional
and organized. They delivered a lot more
than what they promised. Our decision to
engage with them was the best one we took
for our house.”
- Prashanth .K
Accenture - Associate Manager
- Prabhu Deva
Choreographer/Actor/Director
– D. Kalyani, Venkat
Architect
– Venky
Fashion Photographer
Photoriya Studios
- Ranganathan
Chartered Accountant