In a city where the skyline seems to sprout new high-rises every month and where vertical living has become the default answer to urban density, one project in Electronic City is taking a deliberately different approach, one that challenges the prevailing assumption that more floors automatically mean better living.

Reflections is a carefully conceived premium apartment complex, representing what its developers describe as a “return to thoughtful design” in Bengaluru’s rapidly evolving residential landscape. With just two meticulously planned towers offering exclusively 2BHK and 3BHK units, the project embodies a philosophy that luxury isn’t about reaching for the sky; it’s about creating space, light, and community at a more human scale.

“We could have built higher. The land economics would have supported it. The market would have absorbed it,” Mr. Shatrughan Sinha explained during our extensive conversation at the project site, gesturing toward the emerging structure behind us. “But we asked ourselves a fundamental question: what do people actually want when they come home? And the answer wasn’t another cramped unit on the 25th floor.”

The Evolution of Electronic City: From Tech Hub to Home

Electronic City has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. What began as Bengaluru’s pioneering IT corridor, a sprawling collection of tech parks and office complexes that drew tens of thousands of professionals, has evolved into something far more complex and, in many ways, more interesting: a genuine mixed-use urban ecosystem where people don’t just work but increasingly choose to live, socialize, and build their lives.

“When we first started evaluating Electronic City five years ago, the conventional wisdom was that it was purely a work destination,” Mr. Shatrughan recalled, reflecting on the area’s shifting identity. “People would commute in from Koramangala, Indiranagar, and Whitefield. Sometimes spending three hours a day in traffic. But we saw something different emerging. We saw infrastructure improving dramatically, we saw social infrastructure developing restaurants, entertainment, healthcare, and education, and we saw a new generation of professionals asking why they should spend half their lives commuting when they could live where they work.”

The data supports this observation. Electronic City’s residential population has grown substantially in recent years. With the metro extension, improved road networks, and proximity to the airport, these factors position it as one of the city’s most strategically located neighborhoods.

“The Electronic City of 2026 is not the Electronic City of 2015,” Mr. Shatrughan emphasized. “This is now a mature, well-connected urban node with everything a modern family needs. The question wasn’t whether to build residential here; it was what kind of residential experience would truly serve this community.”

The Low-Rise Distinction: Architecture as Philosophy

In a market saturated by high-rise towers, where 20-, 30-, and even 40-story buildings have become the norm, it is often more for developer economics than resident benefit. Reflections makes a conscious statement through its low-rise configuration.

“There’s an interesting paradox in Indian urban development,” Mr. Shatrughan observed, warming to a topic he’s clearly passionate about. “We’ve imported the high-rise model from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai; cities with genuine land constraints. But we’ve applied it indiscriminately, often in contexts where it doesn’t actually serve residents better. It just serves the construction timeline and sales velocity.”

Lower density means fewer families competing for elevators during morning rush hours. It means amenities that are actually accessible and enjoyable, not perpetually crowded. It means a community small enough that neighbors actually recognize each other, that children form genuine friendships, and that a sense of belonging can organically develop.

“We studied resident satisfaction data across multiple cities and project types,” Mr. Shatrughan revealed, citing research that informed the design approach. “What we found was fascinating and somewhat counterintuitive. Beyond a certain threshold, the resident satisfaction doesn’t increase with more amenities or more facilities. In fact, it often decreases because the community becomes too diffuse, too anonymous. People feel like they’re living in a hotel, not a home.”

The Unit Design: Space as the Ultimate Luxury

Every unit at Reflections has been designed with what Mr. Shatrughan calls “actual living” in mind. Spaces are sized not for marketing brochures or vastu compliance checkboxes, but for the real, daily activities that families engage in.

The 2BHK units feature genuinely proportionate bedrooms where furniture placement doesn’t become a geometric puzzle, living areas large enough to host family gatherings without feeling cramped, and kitchens designed for the reality of cooking.

The 3BHK units go further, offering flexibility that recognizes the evolving nature of work and family life in 2026. With remote and hybrid work becoming permanent fixtures rather than temporary pandemic adaptations, one bedroom can genuinely function as a home office without sacrificing its ability to serve as a guest room or future nursery. The configurations acknowledge that modern families need multipurpose spaces that can adapt as circumstances change.

“The pandemic taught us something important,” Mr. Shatrughan reflected. “Homes are no longer just places we sleep and occasionally eat. They’re offices, gyms, schools, and entertainment centers. They need to support multiple functions simultaneously. Our unit designs reflect that reality.”

Amenities: Quality Over Catalog

Walk through the marketing material for most premium residential projects in Bengaluru, and you’ll encounter an exhaustive catalog of amenities: Twenty different facilities are listed in impressive bullet points, each one contributing to the “luxury” narrative. Swimming pool, gym, clubhouse, yoga deck, meditation center, amphitheater, mini theater, library, business center, party hall, kids’ play area, senior citizens’ corner, cricket practice pitch, basketball court, badminton court, jogging track, reflexology path, herb garden, pet park, car wash area…

“We’ve all seen these lists,” Mr. Shatrughan said with a knowing smile. “They look spectacular on paper and in the sales brochure. But here’s what happens in reality: the amphitheater gets used twice a year for festival celebrations. The business center sits empty because everyone works from their apartments anyway. The mini theater requires advance booking two weeks out. Half the amenities become maintenance burdens that drive up monthly charges while seeing minimal actual use.”

Reflections takes a deliberately different approach: fewer amenities, but each one genuinely premium, thoughtfully designed, and sized appropriately for the community it serves.

Investment Perspective: Value Beyond Appreciation

While residential real estate in India is often discussed primarily through an investment lens with endless speculation about price appreciation, rental yields, and resale potential, Mr. Shatrughan emphasizes a more nuanced value proposition for Reflections.

“Of course buyers care about investment value,” he acknowledged. “That’s rational and appropriate. Real estate represents a significant financial commitment for most families. But I always tell potential buyers, “If you’re choosing where to live purely based on projected appreciation, you’re asking the wrong questions.”

The investment case for Reflections rests on several structural factors. Electronic City’s continued development as a major employment hub, with new office projects, expansions by existing occupiers, and the area’s established reputation among global tech companies, creates sustained demand for quality residential options. The relative scarcity of premium low-rise developments in the area positions Reflections in an underserved market segment.

“Most Electronic City residential inventory is either budget-focused smaller units or massive high-rise complexes,” Mr. Shatrughan explained, outlining the competitive landscape. “There’s surprisingly little in between quality mid-market projects that offer genuine premium features without the premium prices of ultra-luxury developments. That’s the sweet spot we’re addressing.” 

But beyond conventional investment metrics, Mr. Shatrughan emphasizes what he calls “lifestyle return on investment,” the less quantifiable but ultimately more important value of

The Construction Journey: Transparency and Timeline

In an industry where project delays have become so routine that buyers routinely expect possession 12-18 months later than initially promised, and where construction quality often fails to match marketing promises, Mr. Shatrughan emphasizes Reflections’ commitment to realistic timelines and quality execution.

“I’ve been in real estate long enough to see the damage that overpromising does,” he reflected soberly. “Families plan their lives around possession dates, school admissions for children, lease terminations for current homes, and job transfers. When developers casually delay projects by years, it’s not just an inconvenience. It disrupts lives.”

Reflections have been planned with conservative timelines that account for realistic construction schedules, potential weather delays, and adequate time for quality finishing. Rather than announcing aggressive completion dates to drive sales, the project timeline builds in appropriate buffers.

“We’re under-promising so we can over-deliver,” Mr. Shatrughan stated. “I’d rather tell buyers it will take 30 months and hand it over in 28 than promise 24 months and deliver in 36. The second approach might generate faster initial sales, but it destroys trust and creates tremendous stress for buyers.”

“We have nothing to hide,” Mr. Shatrughan declared. “In fact, we encourage engaged buyers to understand what they’re purchasing. The more you know about how your home is built, the better you can maintain it long-term.”

This Article is inspired by an exclusive conversation about Bengaluru’s most anticipated residential project in Electronic City with Mr. Shatrughn Sinha, COO of Mudiita Group