A large part of the culture and tradition of Bangalore in Chamarjpet. Chamarajpet houses some of the oldest buildings in Bangalore, including the first watch tower. Many of the vernacular buildings in the vicinity of Chamarajpet use locally available materials for construction such as the Chappadi and Kadapa Stone. Another important aspect seen is the significance of the “Touch of the Sun” - a phrase used by the local people to describe the structures in Chamarajpet. This phrase emphasizes on the idea that every structure comprises of an element such as a courtyard which receives adequate sunlight around which the house is based.

The use of a dry system of stone construction has been another prevalent type of construction seen in vernacular buildings. The design intervention takes the essence of these already existing elements to create a building expression that uses certain techniques of a dry joinery system of construction which reduces the overall carbon footprint of the intervention. These ideas of vernacular-ism and sustainability such as building orientation to maximize natural light and ventilation, dry system of construction, usage of locally available materials set the theme for this project - META architecture. The program carries forward a reinterpretation of an age old practice in Bangalore - A discourse community which includes a public library, drama and music communities.