Know Your Builder
Who We Are
Nandi Housing is a Bangalore based housing and property developer with 45 years of expertise. We are managed by a team of IIM and Ivy league graduates who like to do things differently.
This has helped our brand grow into one that is people centric, transparent and driven.
With a belief in complete transparency and a friendly, down-to-earth approach to customers, we have established a solid track record and gained an impeccable reputation in the market.
From the Founder's Desk
Thomas Ollapally
Managing Director, IIM Ahmedabad (Class of 1972)
Nandi Housing was born out of a dream to make well built homes accessible to young families. Having experienced the struggle of finding a home that felt right firsthand, we decided to do things differently. We chose to prioritize people over profit, quality over quantity, and built a brand that's 4 decades old purely on word of mouth. Today, we are grateful for our legacy in stone that demonstrates that conviction, creativity and a commitment to honest construction can make a dream come to life.
Meet The Team
Our Executive Team
Thommen Ollapally
Executive Director
A graduate of Columbia University, Thommen is adept at wearing many hats. His professional experience ranges from a stint at Morgan Stanley, New York to being a labourer on a construction site. Committed to doing things differently, he ensures we stay on course to achieve our vision for Nandi Housing. He is also the founder of Shoonya – Center for Art and Somatic Practices. A firm believer of work-life balance, he enjoys the company of good books and his classical guitar. He'll never say no to a game of squash and also makes time for various mindfulness practices.
D. R. Ramesh
General Manager – Projects
A part of Nandi Housing for 15 years, Ramesh makes sure that every build is seamless. As the head of the construction team, he oversees everything from procurement, to labour and timely handovers. In his free time, you'll find him lost in a good movie, or pursuing personal development in the guise of books that are motivational or spiritual in nature.
Maryanne Thomas
General Manager – Legal and Operations
Over a decade ago, Maryanne began her association with us as the legal eagle of Nandi Housing. Today, she does that and much more – lending her keen eye to everything from communications to operations while bringing fun and humour to the workplace. When she's off the clock, music, fitness and writing are her go to stress busters. She also enjoys stimulating conversations on philosophy, religion and beyond.
A. N. Subbaram
General Manager – Finance
A loyal team member for 23 years and counting, Subbaram is the man responsible for helping us stay in business. A natural leader, he oversees everything from finance and procurement, to liaising with government officials. He is exceptional at ensuring we have what we need, when we need it. A lover of long drives, he doesn't miss an opportunity to get behind the wheel, while watching cricket is his guilty pleasure.
What Makes Us Different
At Nandi Housing we don't mass produce houses; we handcraft homes. We build low rise apartments even if it means not maximising built-up area. We rarely undertake more than two projects at a time – ensuring maximum attention to every detail of every project.
Craftsmanship
How We Build
Exterior Stone Walls
Nandi Housing's one of a kind granite finish is created by the extensive use of Sadarahalli stone masonry. Beyond providing unmatched strength, stone external walls are far superior to regular blockwork masonry because they:
- Are plaster, paint and maintenance free
- Have the best thermal properties
- Only become more beautiful with time
Sustainability
Environmentally Sustainable Practices
Nandi Housing has arguably the lowest carbon footprint among any builder in Bangalore. Among several environmentally friendly measures we have adopted, some particularly noteworthy features include:
The Stone Advantage
Stone walls greatly reduce consumption of environmentally harmful cement and paint. The stone is also locally sourced, further reducing our carbon footprint.
Zero Waste Policy
We reuse ALL 'waste' materials generated during construction.
Save Our Trees
During the design stage, we take great pains to plan around any existing trees at site. We have also minimized the use of plywood sheets & silver wood runners, a huge reduction of wood consumption.
Water Conservation
During construction, we ensure that water from the entire site area is harvested. Consumption of fresh water is also dramatically reduced by using recycled water for curing of concrete.
Beyond Real Estate
