Signare Design Studio

Private Bungalow, Kottayam, Kerala

Total Floor Area - 4,800 sq.ft
Total Cost - INR 1.25 Cr
Year of Completion - 2015

Background:

The site for this residence -- to house a family of five -- was located on sloping terrain and thus prone to water logging every year. It was hence decided to house the main living spaces on a raised structure and provide car parking (for 6 cars) on the ground level.

Design Approach:

Ramps were provided to enable easy access to the raised spaces. Once inside, the open-plan design approach is carried throughout the house by way of skylights, courtyards, double-height spaces and other semi-open spaces.

Tropical design principles are employed effectively; ample natural light and ventilation fill the interiors and make every space a joy to inhabit & spend time in. Semi-open spaces and open planning in the interiors enable visual connectivity throughout the house, but also provide sufficient privacy where needed. These semi-open spaces also serve as interaction spaces within the house – effectively creating a ‘micro-climate' that is much more comfortable than the exterior, even while requiring very less energy use.

Natural material finishes such as wood & stone are used in harmony with modern elements like glass, steel & concrete -- traditional & vernacular principles of house planning applied in a modern context.

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Aravind Raj Nadarajan