Architects: Thought ParallelsArea : 10000 ft² (929 m²)Year : 2019Photographs : Ashik Aseem
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The 10000 sq. ft. family home of the Ayanis is located in the leafy surrounds of Payyoli, Kerala – a state with unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied topology.
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Intended to feature biophilic design, the house’s distinctive form echoes the traditional Malabar style architecture. It is partly inspired by the ‘tharavadu’ (traditional houses) of Kerala, a repository of the Indian culture.
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Westerly breezes are directed over the facade, creating a calm, protected zone on its leeward-side. The house’s primary form is created by a series of mild-steel frames in a bold expression of structure.
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From outside, the house has a peaceful quality; simple white walls with effortless openings. In many ways, it’s like a person.
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Though deceivingly modest from the street view, the inside is colossal as a result of the way the design builds into the lush green landscape.
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The appearance of the house is adorned by details such as the courtyards, the segregation of the social and private spaces and the volumetric play of the interior ceilings.
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This gives integrity and individuality to each space. The programmatic allocation is simple, it consists of five bedrooms, a kitchen, a formal living-dining space, a family living-dining space and a covered parking.
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All this is unified in a single volume with the two courtyards that mark the difference between the social and private spaces, which are distributed through a central corridor.
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Nature is summoned into the house which becomes greener towards the large courtyard.
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In terms of materiality, the house exhibits elements that integrate it into the imagery of the location, recalling the traditional houses with variables that provide a modern touch without radically breaking with the aesthetics sought by the client.
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The interior work is mainly explored in search of a meaningful integration of shape, color, texture, and design, the entire space integrates the different planes and volumes.
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The overlay of Indian Teak Wood in contrast with the Kotah Stone creates a juxtaposition of subtle textures from the ceiling to the walls and floor, visually softens the project as a minimalist lavish residential space.
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