The Kitchen Garden - Residential in Hyderabad
Residential · Hyderabad

The Kitchen Garden

Location

Hyderabad

Year

2024

Size

180 sq ft

Client

Private residence

The story
01Before

A sunny corner of the property going unused - a blank patch of ground with potential to feed the household.

02The challenge

A sunny corner of the property was going unused. The family wanted to grow their own herbs, vegetables and fruit, but didn't know what would thrive in Hyderabad's heat or how to keep it productive through the year.

03Our approach

We designed raised beds and trellises for vertical growing, selected heat-tolerant edible species - tomatoes, chillies, herbs, leafy greens and citrus - and built a simple drip irrigation system. A stone path was laid for easy access, and fragrant herbs were placed closest to the kitchen door.

04The result

A productive garden that feeds the family through the seasons - and that turned an unused corner into the most visited part of the property.

The transformation

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After transformation — a designed, calmer space
Before transformation — an empty, unused space
BeforeAfter
Details

Closer looks at a living space.

The Kitchen Garden - detail 1
The Kitchen Garden - detail 2
Disciplines

How this environment came together.

01Consultation02Biophilic Design03Plant Design04Planters & Materials05Installation06Maintenance
"We haven't bought herbs in months. The kids pick tomatoes on their way inside, and somehow the garden made cooking at home feel different."

R. Sharma · The Kitchen Garden, Hyderabad

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