Nowadays, cities around the world are all starting to look the same. “Critical regionalism preserves local architectural identity, retaining its functional features and meeting global standards. “It was tailored to suit the lifestyle of an environmentally conscious family of four.” The windows, the staircase and furniture, in particular, exude a local flavour, constructed exclusively of native materials. “The roof is inspired by the old palaces of Travancore, and the design is a minimalist take on traditional Kerala architecture,” says Amrutha Kishor, founder and principal architect of Elemental. With its spotless white walls and Mangalore-tiled roof, the bungalow reminisces a charming bygone era. This contemporary home in Kerala speaks an ancient design language. Vernacular architectural style meets innovative world practices, and a cosy, comfortable home designed by Elemental, emerges. Photo courtesy: Justin Sebastian/Humming Tree The client wanted the home to resonate with traditional Kerala architecture, with a modern twist. Organic bees-wax and local mixtures of lime have been used to coat the interior walls and exterior wooden surfaces,” says Shekar. Terracotta roof tiles have been used for the roofing as it reduces heat retention. We worked with locally available natural stones. “The double height ceilings and courtyards ease the cross-ventilation, so several openings, doors, and windows were added with clay roofing which also help regulate the microclimate. Courtyards and double height ceilings dominate the 3,200-square-foot bungalow. The home is a combination of art, furniture and, the use of locally available materials like clay, terracotta and reclaimed wood up the eco-friendly quotient of the residence. Colonnade verandas, courtyards, high ceilings, breezy folding doors and a clean contemporary design make this Wayanad, Kerala home conceptualised by Mohammed Afnan and Arun Shekar of Humming Tree, a delightful space. The natural architectural landscape, surreal hills and meandering water bodies turned muse for this holiday home designed by Humming Tree. Photo courtesy: Ravi Dhingra/Design Consortium But most importantly the home reflects harmony and tranquility through a deep connection with nature. Given a completely blank canvas to work with, Bhowal has boldly complemented the house's period features with bespoke furniture, sculptural lighting, textured fabrics and bursts of colour, as well as the clients' playful art collection of paintings, photographs and sculptures. The architecture with wooden rafters and a sloping, Mangalore-tiled roof is very local,” explains Nilanjan Bhowal, founder and principal architect of Design Consortium. So we went with wide-open spaces accentuated with plenty of natural light and ocean breeze seeping in through all directions. The owners wanted the interiors designed like a traditional Kerala home. “The house is a direct architectural response to the couple's lifestyle and sensibilities. The interiors of this Kerala house, conceptualised by Design Consortium, are largely traditional with modern influences. Quarantine time would pass like a breeze inside this home gifted with spectacular views and sounds of the sea. Photo courtesy: Vikram Ponnappa/WhitespaceĪ Dreamy Beach House, by Design Consortium
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