Vastu House By Khosla Associates in Bangalore, India

Placement of space in this house plan in harmony with Vastu Purusha Mandala (the ancient Indian science orientation and placement). The biggest challenge when designing the house to arrive at a visually interesting architecture of the program dictated rigid specific location of various rooms. Houses, built on soft-split levels rose lazily from the north east (lowest point) to the point (highest southwest). Its linear horizontal and cantilevered roof forms broad weave around the trees of the population, and a large expanse of glass blur the spatial boundaries between garden and house. One experiences a sense of infinity as he walked though open plan living spaces, which are restricted from each other by sliding, bi-fold doors and in some cases there is no barrier at all.





So regardless of the position of the main areas in accordance with elements of the house – the main bedroom in the zone of the Earth (SW), the kitchen at Fire zone (SE), and a swimming pool and into the zone of Water and Air zones (N and NE), – even the position of the door , the staircase, the location of the bed, wardrobe and desk and position in the bathroom lavatories shall be in accordance with the proper flow of energy. In all other respects however, the client gave us complete freedom of aesthetics.





This home is located near a quiet street, and house – office is located near the main road. Home office to act as sound barriers and temporary one in the house situated in an almost unbroken canopy of old trees one can not see the hustle and bustle of the main road. Rather than have a conventional space is limited, spontaneous response to the surrounding homes by choosing to dwell on the beautiful views from the rooms strategically placed.





Bifold doors into the large open living room in open court, where the soft steps carved from local granite quera take you to a page open to the sky with ornamental trees were perched in the middle. Home about internal pages have a sloping roof of Mangalore tiles vernacular. This column supports for the roof is innovative. Large load is transferred through a diagonal steel struts to hand carved stone columns. An outdoor dining table takes advantage of the climate of Bangalore where they live and dine in a semi-outdoor space can be more fun than sitting in the house.



A wooden staircase takes you from page to the first floor Master Suite. Master suite has a large sitting out, installed a fitness center, walk in closet and full bathroom with natural light pages. There is an interesting mix of luxe and natural elements in home Vaastu – rough stone steps, the court gravel, exposed concrete ceilings and polished concrete floors contrast well with polished Italian marble, fine teak furniture, silk and satin. Park with a lap pool on one side has an outdoor dining room with rough-cut logs 15ft as a table. Here one can eat under the giant banyan tree with layers of tropical planting around you.

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Originally built in 1967 by an eccentric builder Northwest Hills as a private residence, was “Googie” influenced, medieval houses oriented to take advantage of stunning views of the canyon walls at Bull Creek. This house was built for entertaining. From the floating lava rock fireplace that seats 8-12 people over for dinner for two large areas of outdoor entertaining for bedrooms that all open on to a kidney-shaped swimming pool.




Vastu Remedies For Financial Success

Vaastu Shastra addresses every sphere of your general well being starting from health, to relationships and most importantly finances. Having a well balanced cash flow and investments is crucial to having a good lifestyle and for overall prosperity.

Very often it’s been noted that professionals in different lines of work may have problems regarding shortages, debts and expenses, in spite of a fairly good income. Even people, though quite rich due to ancestral property or family business may experience a vacuum in their lives. These problems could be attributed to improper house constructions.

Any person experiencing obstacles in financial situations should confirm if their home is constructed according to the Vaastu rules to ensure an unhindered financial flow. Vasatu Shastra primarily focuses on the directions, i.e. east, west, north and south and their sub directions such as northeast, northwest, southeast and southwest. Each of these directions is governed by any one of five elements - fire, water, air, earth and space which form the basis of Vaastu Shastra.

Vaastu for financial fulfillment
Let’s take a look at how Vaastu Shastra can help to improve your finances by considering the existing structures in your home, and understand how some structures could aid in positive financial flow, while others could create obstacles, and remedies for the latter.
Vaastu directions, conducive to financial prosperity are the north and northeast directions. The north direction is ruled by the Lord of Wealth, Kuber and the North-east direction is governed by the element water, which is regarded as an indication of a person’s financial status according to Vasatu Shastra. Other directions should also be checked to ensure that they are in proper order to avoid any negative influence related to finances.
Since North is the direction for Lord Kuber, a blockage in this direction, would imply obstacles in the flow of wealth and prosperity into the house is blocked. However, if the block cannot be removed, placing an aquarium or a small fountain towards the north of the house serves as a good remedy.
In case of a single main entrance door, the East or North side location is the best. North or North East is specially good for ensuring financial gains. A single main door from the South should be avoided. If two doors have to be fixed the combination should be North(M)and East(S), East(M) and South(S), East(M) and West(S),East(M) and North(S), South(M) and East(S); but should not be South(M) to West(S), West(M) to North(S), West(M) to South(S).(M = Main, S = Subsidiary). In case of three doors, it would be preferable to locate the doors on three sides other than South or West.
Safes or vaults in your house opening towards the south or west, are likely to result in expenses. This situation could be altered by placing safes, vaults, and other important assets like jewelery, cash, bank cheque books, property papers in a central north room of the house, and position the almirah locations to the South-west corners of this room. When these open towards the North, the amount of money flow enhances as these places are directions of wealth.
Since water is considered to be an indication of a person’s financial health by Vastu, stagnant water in the house is an indication of lack of financial growth. Stagnant water within the house in the form of a pond could be remedied by installing a fountain in the house, and hence create a system of circulation for the water. Taps within your house should also be checked, for leakages, since leaking taps are a sign of expenses and hence should be rectified to alter the situation. Similarly, you also need to ensure that there is no boring or a tube well placed in the south direction as this could negatively affect finances.
Similarly, a water tank located in the northwest direction of your house indicates stagnation of wealth. This could be remedied by covering the tank with metal planters and filling these with plants which have round leaves.
You can expect a consistency and growth in your finances when the direction of water flow is from the north to the east. A water fountain placed in the north-eastern part of your house or office will also bring in similar good results. An aquarium with nine gold fish and one black fish placed in the north east corner of your house or place of business would ensure a good income flow.
1. If you are planning to construct a well, underground tank, bore or swimming pool, ensure that it is placed in the North of North-eastern directions of your home.
2. Business professionals should properly utilize the southwest portion of their homes as this direction represents power. Hence, you would receive power in whatever you choose to do, provided that the southwest direction is fully utilized.
3. Since the North direction is governed by the Lord of wealth, taking care of this direction when constructing the house will ensure that the residents would have a good business or a profession with huge profits.
4. Toilet placed next to the main entrance, could result in you incurring debts, since a toilet represents waste products and toilet water is stagnant water, which gets flushed down the drain. A toilet, next to your home entrance personifies that you are flushing down your wealth. This however could be remedied by keeping the door of the toilet always shut and placing mirrors on the toilet’s door to deflect negative energies.
5. Whenever entrance and exit doors come in a straight line, it means that whatever comes in through the door goes out of the exit. This will adversely affect your finances as they would never stay with you. This could be remedied by placing a screen between the entrance and the exit doors. An excellent choice is to place plants (preferably palms) close to the entrance and exit doors as they have a good effect in improving finances.
These simple rules laid down in Vaastu Sastra would enable you to live a prosperous and happy life.

Vaastu Tips for Bedroom
1. Use southwest corner room for the elder members.
2. Always sleep with your head in the east or south side.
3. While sleeping, your legs should not face the main gate.
4. Avoid having direct light falling on your eyes while sleeping.
5. Door should be of a single wood.
6. It would be beneficial for students to sleep in the west side.
7. There should be no beam in the bedroom.
8. Beds should be kept away from the walls.
9. There should be no locker in the bedroom.
10. Always keep the lockers in west or south side, so that the door of locker should always opens behind the north side or east side.
11. Keep money in the north side.
12. Locker used to keep money should be facing north direction.
13. Build Almirah’s and wardrobes in the west or in south.

Vaastu Tips for Dining Room
1. Dining room should be located in south, west, and east.
2. Always use pink or orange or cream colors in the dining room.
3. If your dining room is in any other direction then you should have food in the west side of the room.
4. Dining room can be made in west side of the kitchen.

Vaastu Tips for Guest Room
1. Northwest rooms are ideal for guests

Vaastu Tips For Drawing Rooms
1. Hang a painting of the rising sun or of natural beauty on the wall.
2. Furniture should not be kept touching the east or north sidewall.
3. East north corner should be kept empty.
4. The head of the family should face east or north.
5. Round shaped furniture should not be used.
6. Any heavy Elmira or bookrack should be in the south or west wall.
7. A/C or room heater should be fixed in the southeast wall.
8. Study table should be kept in north, northwest or northeast.
9. Water Cooler should never be kept in southeast.
10. Clocks should not be hung on the south wall.

Vastu Tips for Kitchen
1. Kitchen should not be made near or opposite the bathroom or toilet.
2. Kitchen should not be opposite to the main entrance.
3. Kitchen should not be below the staircase.
4. Raw food like wheat, ghee etc should be stored in the east.
5. Kitchen should be made in southeast corner. Alternatively, it could be in the west side.
6. Cooking appliances are to be kept in southeast corner in the kitchen.
7. Loft or boxes can be made in any side of the kitchen.
8. Heavy weight utensils should be kept against the south wall.
9. While preparing food the person should face east.
10. Refrigerator could be kept in south east, west or north side, but not in the northwest corner.
11. Dining room can be made in west side of the kitchen.
12. The electric appliances should be fixed at southeast corner.
13. Fire equipments should be affixed in the southeast corner.

Vaastu Tips for Basement
1. Basement should be built in the east, north or northeast side.
2. The depth of basement should be less than or equal to that of ground floor.
3. It is would be better to limit all construction in the middle of the basement field.
4. Leave equal spaces in all the four fields.

Vaastu Tips for Door
1. No big stone, pillar or waste box should be in front of any door.
2. Main door should never open in front of another house door.
3. Kitchen should not be built opposite the main entrance.
4. Doors should not be in south.

Vaastu Tips for Compound
1. The thickness of the walls in the Southwest side should be thicker then the other walls.
2. The construction work should proceed from east side to southward and then move to west northward.
3. Garage should be built in northwest or southeast corner.
4. Avoid any shadow on the main gate.
5. The Kitchen should not be made opposite the main entrance.
6. Trees should not be planted in front of the main gate.
7. If required the mezzanine floors should be built in the west or south.

Vaastu Colors To Use In House
Colors play a very important role in our lives and have a definite bearing on our fate. Just as our choice of colors reflects our attitude and approach towards life, the color of the walls and every corner of our home deeply impact the happenings around us and affect us negatively or positively. Colors have the capacity of pacifying our mind and stimulating our energy. Our mood, health, happiness are all affected by the colors of our house. Colors can have emotional, intellectual, materialistic, intuitive and many other types of influence on humans. The article deals with the king of Vaastu colors, which are suitable to use while painting your house.
Red
Red color is known for its vitality and zest. It displays warmth and enlightens your mood the moment you look at it. Due to the qualities it possesses, red is one of the favored colors to be used at home. Red represents power and valor. It is dramatic in mood, emotional, active and ignites passion and desire. It enlivens the interior space and creates excitement and enthusiasm for life. However, red should not be used in the bedroom, as it is too energizing. When used in bedroom, it can be overpowering and stressful for the ones anxious by nature.
Orange
Orange color has its own beauty, due to its ethereal qualities. The color inspires spirituality as it represents transcendence and an otherworldly aspect of life. It the best color for your dining room as orange color has the ability to stir, rather stimulate your appetite. Communication, positive feelings, cheerfulness and interaction is enhanced, if you paint your dining room or living room orange. Peach color can also be used in the dining hall, as it gives a cool affect.
Yellow
Yellow is associated with sun. It nurtures clarity of mind and natural alertness. Yellow also gives a sense of patience and wisdom. Its placement should be chosen with care, as it is a very bright and energizing color. A room that gets direct sunlight need not be painted yellow or peach. However, yellow or sandal-colored walls are just perfect for the prayer, room due to their ability to inspire intellectual clarity.
White
White symbolizes purity and is highly recommended by Vastu for your ceilings. It also reflects light and brightens the room. In a bedroom located at the northwest direction, white color can be used.
Pink
Pink color can be used in the master bedroom or bedrooms located in the south and southwest direction. It is a color which reflects joy, happiness and pure feelings, essential for a happy life.
Green
Green represents harmony and peacefulness. As green is symbolic of nature, it generates calm and inner peace in the house. Green can be used in the study room, as it augments intelligence. Since green brings quick healing and rejuvenation as well, disturbed people or those who need refreshment can calm themselves in a green-colored room.