Quarter 42

The Concept

Floor Plans

Section + Elevation

Vastu Map

Family ↔ Café

Outdoor Experience

Materials + Cost

The Vision: Where Bali Meets Bangalore

Think of Quarter 42 as a modern Bali villa compressed into 400 sqft. Clean concrete lines. Black steel frames. Teak warmth. The walls dissolve into floor-to-ceiling glass. The kitchen counter passes through the wall to become a café bar. A swing hangs from the flat concrete ceiling. And every corner is an Instagram moment.

          The mental model: Imagine a modern Bali villa — flat roof, micro-cement walls, black steel and teak everywhere — but compressed to the essentials. Urban elegance meets tropical soul: open glass walls, natural materials, indoor-outdoor flow, tropical plants, and that feeling of "I could sit here all day." That's Quarter 42.
        

Dual purpose: On weekdays, it's your family's farmhouse quarters — cozy, private, a weekend retreat. On weekends, flip a switch: open the East wall, set up the bar counter, and it becomes a Bali-vibe café and day retreat — the first destination at Sanctity Ferme.

400

sqft Ground Floor

+160

sqft Loft (sleeping)

+300

sqft Outdoor (covered)

=860

sqft Total Experience

14.5'

Double-height ceiling

25'

Open East wall (bi-fold)

Sleeps (2A + 2K + 2 sofa)

9.4

Vastu Score /10

5 Signature Design Moves

1The Disappearing East Wall — The entire 25ft East face is bi-fold glass doors that fold away completely. Inside merges with the veranda. 400 sqft becomes 550 sqft in one move.

2The Portal Frame — A freestanding black steel frame (10ft × 8ft) at the NE corner of the veranda. THE Instagram photo spot. Stand inside it, and the farmhouse landscape is your backdrop.

3The Swing — A Bali-style macramé swing hangs from the flat concrete ceiling in the 14.5ft double-height living area. Visible from outside. Every visitor swings here.

4The Pass-Through Bar — The kitchen counter starts inside and extends through a fold-down window to the outside. One counter, two worlds. Serve coffee from inside to café guests outside.

5Continuous Floor — Same polished concrete flows from living room → veranda → outdoor seating. Zero threshold. The inside IS the outside.

Instagram Hotspots

Each of these is designed to be a natural photo moment:

📸The Portal — Frame yourself against the landscape

📸The Swing — Swing with the double-height space behind you

📸The Bar Counter — Coffee shot with the garden behind

📸The Pergola — Fairy lights + creepers + dinner setting

📸The Loft View — Looking down from the treehouse loft

📸The Hanging Garden — Cascading plants from loft railing

📸Kids Play Zone — Rope net + sandpit + mini treehouse

Vastu Quick Check

✅NW plot placement (Vayavya) — Ideal for secondary structure

✅Kitchen in SE of building — Agni corner, fire element

✅Entry from East — Morning sun, prosperity direction

✅Living in NE — Open, light, Ishanya direction

✅Bathroom in NW — Air element, correct for water disposal

✅Sleeping loft in SW — Heaviest use in the heaviest corner

✅Stairs in SW — Correct Vastu position

Room Summary

Zone	Size	Vastu
Living / Café (NE)	13×10 = 130 sqft	✅ NE open
Kitchen / Bar (SE)	12×10 = 120 sqft	✅ SE fire
Bathroom (NW)	6×6 = 36 sqft	✅ NW air
Kids Nook / Store (W)	6×7 = 42 sqft	✅ W storage
Stairs + Utility (SW)	6×12 = 72 sqft	✅ SW heavy
Ground Total	400 sqft
Kids Loft (above NW)	6×13 = 78 sqft	—
Master Loft (above S)	16×12 = ~160 sqft	✅ SW sleep
Grand Total	~640 sqft usable

        The "400 sqft that lives like 800": The double-height living area makes the space feel twice its size. The lofts add 240 sqft of sleeping. The outdoor extensions add 300 sqft of covered area. You're building 400 sqft of structure but experiencing 860+ sqft of space.
      

Height Strategy

Think of it like a modern gallery with sleeping mezzanines:

▪The central void (living area) soars to the full 14.5ft flat ceiling — dramatic, airy, the "wow" space. Clean concrete above with a warm teak timber soffit.

▪The side zones (kitchen, bath, kids nook) have mezzanine lofts above at 8.5ft — full 6ft headroom thanks to the flat roof.

▪From the lofts, you look DOWN into the living area through black steel + timber railings — like a modern treehouse.

▪Exposed black steel I-beams, teak accents, and cascading plants complete the modern Bali villa feel.

Vastu Scorecard — Zone by Zone

Zone	Element	What's Here	Score
NE	Ishanya	Living (open, light, entry)	10/10 ✅
E	Indra	Main entry + bi-fold doors	10/10 ✅
SE	Agni (Fire)	Kitchen + cooking hob	10/10 ✅
S	Yama	Kitchen counter + outdoor cooking	9/10 ✅
SW	Nairutya (Earth)	Stairs + Master loft above	9/10 ✅
W	Varuna	Kids nook / Store + Pergola	9/10 ✅
NW	Vayu (Air)	Bathroom (water disposal)	9/10 ✅
N	Kubera	Open (bath is compact, rest open)	9/10 ✅

Vastu Analogy

Think of the Vastu layout as a human body lying face up, head in the NE:

🧠NE (head): Open, light, conscious — that's your living/entry space. The brain needs light and space.

🔥SE (right hand): The fire hand — where cooking happens. Your kitchen is exactly here.

🦶SW (feet): The grounding point — heavy, stable. Your stairs and master sleeping are here.

💨NW (left hand): The air/release hand — where waste exits. Your bathroom is exactly here.

Bottom line: This tiny house has better Vastu compliance than most 2000+ sqft homes. Every element is in its correct corner. The only minor compromise is the center partition wall near Brahmasthan — unavoidable in 400 sqft and perfectly acceptable.

FAMILY MODE (Weekdays)

CAFÉ / DAY RETREAT (Weekends)

Family Mode — How It Works

Think of this as your private weekend farmhouse apartment. Everything closes up, and it's your family's cozy retreat.

🏠Bi-fold doors closed — Living room is an enclosed private space. Curtains drawn for privacy.

🛏️Master loft: You and your partner sleep upstairs. Queen bed, reading nook, porthole window to the south.

👦👦Kids loft: Twin boys have their own "treehouse" — twin beds, porthole window north, they'll love it.

🛋️Murphy bed deploys on the living area west wall — 2 extra adults (grandparents/guests) sleep downstairs.

🍳Kitchen serves family meals. Pass-through window closed (it's just a window). Dining on the west pergola — private family dinners under fairy lights.

📺Living area: Sofa/daybed, the swing for the kids, family movie night on a portable projector against the feature wall.

🏡Kids nook: Reading corner, toys, bunk beds for afternoon naps. The built-in shelves hold books and games.

          Sleeping arrangement (6 people):

          Master loft: 2 adults (queen bed)

          Kids loft: 2 kids (twin beds — the boys will fight over who gets the "higher" spot)

          Murphy bed: 2 adults (folds down in the living area)

The Evening Scene

Picture this: It's a Friday evening at Sanctity Ferme. The sun is setting behind Plot 43. The fairy lights on the pergola come alive. The family is gathered around the dining table under the vine-covered pergola. The kids are running in the garden. Through the open back door, you can see the warm glow of the kitchen. The swing sways gently in the double-height living room. The master loft is visible above, like a cozy bird's nest.

This is the farmhouse life — starting from 400 sqft.

When Main House (R1) Gets Built Later

Once R1 is built, Quarter 42 transitions to:

→Guest house for visitors (the lofts become guest bedrooms)

→Weekend café (the East-facing dual-use continues)

→Your retreat when R1 is rented to guests

→Home office / creative studio

The structure is designed to serve all these future roles without modification.

Café Mode — The Transformation

This is where Quarter 42 becomes the first destination at Sanctity Ferme. Think of it as a Bali day-retreat that visitors can discover.

🌅Bi-fold doors OPEN — The entire East wall disappears. The living area merges with the veranda. 130 sqft becomes 280 sqft of seamless café space.

☕Pass-through bar OPEN — The kitchen counter extends outside. Barista serves artisan coffee from inside to guests sitting on high stools outside.

🏪Kids nook → Store — The bunk beds fold/stack away. Shelves display curated products: local honey, handmade pottery, farm-fresh produce, Sanctity Ferme merchandise.

🍽️Outdoor kitchen fires up — Wood-fire oven for artisan pizzas, dosas, or farm-to-table specials. The smell draws people in.

📸Instagram spots active — The Portal frames visitors. The swing is open for photos. The hanging garden cascades. The fairy lights glow.

🧒Kids zone active — Rope net, sandpit, and mini treehouse in the garden area keep kids busy while parents enjoy coffee.

🪑Seating expands everywhere: Veranda (8-10 seats), indoor (6-8 seats), pergola (6-8 seats), garden daybeds (4-6 seats) = 24-32 total capacity.

The "I Need to Go There" Factor

Here's what makes someone share Quarter 42 on Instagram:

1The Portal photo — Stand inside the black steel frame, landscape behind. Instant reel content.

2The Swing shot — Macramé swing in a double-height Bali-style space. #CafeGoals

3The Bar Counter — That artisan latte with the farm landscape behind it. #FarmToCup

4The Pergola Dinner — Fairy lights, creepers, farm dinner. #FarmhouseVibes

5The Kids Playing — Happy kids in nature. #WeekendGoals for parent influencers

6The Treehouse Loft — Photo from above, looking down at the café. #TinyHouseBig

Revenue Model (Experimental)

Stream	Est. Weekend Revenue
Café (coffee + food, 30 covers/day)	₹8,000–12,000/day
Store (curated products)	₹2,000–5,000/day
Experience fee (kids zone, garden walk)	₹1,000–3,000/day
Weekend total (Sat+Sun)	₹22,000–40,000
Monthly (4 weekends)	₹88,000–1,60,000

These are rough estimates. The real value is in building a destination brand for Sanctity Ferme — Quarter 42 becomes the anchor that draws visitors to the community.

The Bali Pavilion (West Pergola)

This is the private soul of Quarter 42. While the East face is public and outward, the West pergola is hidden, intimate, and magical.

🌿Structure: Black steel frame with teak timber slat roof. Climbing jasmine and bougainvillea weave through the slats within 6 months.

💡Lighting: Warm string lights draped across. Solar lanterns on the ground. No harsh LEDs.

🍽️Function: Family dining table (seats 6-8). In café mode, becomes the "premium private dining" area.

🌺Vibe: Enclosed by the private garden on three sides. The boundary wall is softened with vertical planters. You feel like you're in a Bali villa courtyard.

Kids Zone Design

For your twin boys (and visiting kids in café mode):

🪢Rope climbing net — Stretched between two timber posts. Kids climb it like a spider web. Safe fall zone with rubber mulch below.

🏖️Sandpit — 6ft diameter, with a timber edge to sit on. Covered with a shade cloth. Add toy diggers and buckets.

🏠Mini treehouse — A raised platform (4ft high) with a ladder, small roof, and a slide. Made with the same black steel + teak palette as the main house. It's THE photo spot for kids.

🌈Sensory garden path — A short trail with different textures underfoot: pebbles, wood chips, grass, stepping stones. Kids discover it naturally.

The Outdoor Kitchen

This is where Bali meets desi farmhouse:

🔥Wood-fire oven — For artisan pizzas, naan, or even farm-fresh ragi rotis. The visible flame is a show in itself.

🍳Open counter — Concrete counter with a polished top, matching the indoor aesthetic. Connected to the indoor kitchen through the south opening.

🌿Herb wall — Vertical planter right next to the cooking area. Pluck fresh basil, mint, curry leaves while cooking.

💨Chimney/vent — Natural draft chimney over the wood-fire oven. No smoke in the indoor kitchen.

Material Palette — Modern Bali Villa, Bangalore-Built

Element	Material	Why
Walls	Micro-cement / textured concrete finish	Clean modern aesthetic, warm grey tones, seamless look
Floor	Polished concrete (warm grey)	Seamless indoor-outdoor, industrial-chic, zero joints
Roof	Flat RCC slab + teak timber soffit underside	Modern flat profile, warm timber visible inside = Bali luxury
Structural beams	Exposed black steel I-beams	Industrial elegance, spans the double-height void dramatically
Loft floor	Teak planks on black steel joists	Warm teak + black steel contrast, visible from below
Bi-fold doors	Black steel-framed glass (toughened)	THE signature element. Crittall-style frames = instant elegance.
Kitchen counter	Polished concrete / terrazzo	Matches the modern aesthetic, durable, seamless look
The Portal	Black powder-coated steel frame	Bold geometric statement, zero maintenance, photographs perfectly
Pergola	Black steel frame + teak timber slats	Modern structure, supports climbing plants, matches the house
Railings (loft)	Black steel + teak timber + jute rope accents	Modern with warmth, safe, supports hanging plant pots
The Swing	Macramé cotton rope + teak seat	Bali signature, rated for adult weight, teak matches the palette
Outdoor kitchen	Concrete counter + black steel frame	Heat resistant, matches the house aesthetic
Accent material	Rattan, jute, raw linen	Softens the concrete+steel with natural Bali warmth
Lighting	Warm string lights + recessed LEDs + rattan pendants	Layered lighting: ambient + accent. Everything warm amber.

Cost Estimate (March 2026, Bangalore Peri-Urban)

Item	Scope	Cost (₹)
Foundation + Plinth	Stone foundation, raised plinth 1.5ft	2,00,000 – 2,50,000
Walls (load-bearing)	Brick + micro-cement finish, 9" thick	3,50,000 – 4,00,000
Roof	Flat RCC slab + waterproofing + teak soffit	4,00,000 – 5,00,000
Loft structure	Black steel joists + teak plank flooring + railings	2,50,000 – 3,00,000
Bi-fold doors (East wall)	5 panels black steel+glass, Crittall-style	3,00,000 – 4,00,000
Other windows + doors	Black steel frames, fixed glass panels	1,50,000 – 2,00,000
Flooring	Polished concrete, continuous indoor-outdoor	1,20,000 – 1,80,000
Kitchen (indoor)	Granite counter, sink, plumbing, hob	1,50,000 – 2,00,000
Bathroom	Complete fitting (shower, WC, basin, tiles)	1,00,000 – 1,50,000
Staircase	Timber/steel open tread staircase	75,000 – 1,25,000
Electrical + Plumbing	Wiring, switches, water lines, geyser	1,50,000 – 2,00,000
SUBTOTAL: Base Structure		₹22,45,000 – 29,55,000
OUTDOOR EXTENSIONS + BALI ELEMENTS
East Veranda	Columns, roof extension, flooring	1,50,000 – 2,00,000
Bali Pergola (West)	Black steel frame + teak slats + creepers	1,25,000 – 1,75,000
Outdoor Kitchen	Concrete counter, wood-fire oven, chimney	1,00,000 – 1,50,000
The Portal frame	Black powder-coated steel frame	40,000 – 75,000
The Swing	Macramé + timber, ceiling mount	15,000 – 30,000
Feature wall + Neon sign	Textured finish + custom LED neon	25,000 – 50,000
Landscaping + Lighting	Plants, string lights, lanterns, paths	75,000 – 1,50,000
Kids Zone	Rope net, sandpit, mini treehouse, mulch	50,000 – 1,00,000
Private Garden (West)	Boundary planters, herbs, furniture	50,000 – 1,00,000
SUBTOTAL: Bali Elements		₹5,30,000 – 9,30,000
GRAND TOTAL		₹28,00,000 – 39,00,000

          Cost per sqft analysis:

          Base structure: ₹560–740/sqft (on 400 sqft ground area) — premium for the modern aesthetic

          Including lofts (560 sqft total built): ₹400–530/sqft — competitive for this quality level

          Including all outdoor + Bali elements: effectively ₹325–455/sqft on the full 860 sqft experience

Build Phasing Strategy

You don't have to build everything at once. Here's a smart phasing approach:

Phase 1: The Shell (Month 1-3)

Foundation, walls (micro-cement), flat RCC roof with teak soffit, basic doors/windows, bathroom, basic kitchen, staircase, one loft (master). Move in at this point.

Est: ₹20-25 lakh

Phase 2: The Upgrade (Month 4-5)

Black steel bi-fold doors (replacing temp doors), kids loft with teak flooring, polished concrete floor, East veranda, pass-through bar counter.

Est: ₹6-9 lakh

Phase 3: The Experience (Month 6+)

Black steel pergola with teak slats, outdoor kitchen, The Portal (steel frame), The Swing, kids zone, landscaping, rattan pendants + ambient lighting. Launch the café at this point.

Est: ₹4-7 lakh

Where to Splurge vs. Save

💰SPLURGE: Bi-fold doors — This one element defines the entire experience. Invest in proper black steel Crittall-style frames with quality hardware. This is your hero element.

💰SPLURGE: Teak soffit + steel beams — The exposed ceiling is what you see 80% of the time. Beautiful teak timber soffit under the flat concrete roof + black steel I-beams = the signature look.

💰SPLURGE: Polished concrete floor — The continuous floor (indoor to outdoor) is magic. Hire someone experienced with polished concrete finishes — it's an art.

🪙SAVE: Walls — Micro-cement finish over standard brick is surprisingly affordable. One good applicator can do the whole house in a week.

🪙SAVE: Kitchen — Start simple. A basic concrete counter + sink + gas hob is enough for Phase 1. Upgrade later.

🪙SAVE: The Portal — A local fabricator can weld this black steel frame in 2 days. Simple geometry, powder-coated finish, dramatic impact.

The big picture: At ₹28-39 lakh total, you're getting a modern Bali villa — Instagrammable, Vastu-compliant, dual-purpose — that generates weekend revenue. If the café does even ₹1 lakh/month, the entire build pays for itself in 2.5-3.5 years — while you enjoy it every weekend.