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Overture

Type : Residential villa
Project Built up area : 10,000 Square feet.
Plot area : 1 acre
Project completion year : 2019

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. Mr. Ayani recently decided to branch off from the city to his native village where he could live close to his family and relatives. He believes that this home will be a part of their extended family environment. Our aim to integrate the environment to create graceful, life-enhancing spaces.The stylistic analysis of the context is inspired by the classicality of casual modernism.

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.

The house’s primary form is created by a series of mild-steel frames in a bold expression of structure.

Principals Shabna and Nikhil aim to integrate the environment to create graceful, life-enhancing spaces.

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.

This house consists of five bedrooms, a kitchen, a formal living-dining space, a family living-dining space and a covered parking.

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.

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.

The residence also includes a variety of renewable energy methods to curb energy consumption. A solar panel system has been incorporated to delve into the idea of sustainability.

The landscape design preserves existing native species, aiding both the reduction of water use for irrigation and lowering temperatures with the surrounding vegetation.

The ultimate goal is to create luminous living spaces with natural ventilation while simultaneously exploring the possibility of using renewable energy. An aspiration to achieve enduring spaces.