A single story residence offering the secure sense of home to the family by creating for them a world within itself. This tranquil home in Edathirinji, Kerala, India, is an amalgamation of modern architecture elements into a tropical architecture, giving prime importance to the ‘MAJLIS’ (sitting room) and interactive spaces. Spaces here were conceived to allow a natural flow and interaction within, wrapped in the most stimulating elements of nature- light, air, and water.
‘The first glance of this residence and its quite difficult to take your eyes off. A pattern of lines is in a unison effort around the house. The design approach is like a breadth of fresh air with sound and warm materials.’- Nishal Sevak(Co-Editor)
An Amalgamation Of Modern Architecture Elements Into A Tropical Architecture | Dream Infinite Studio
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The client wished for us to create a humble abode space which are age-friendly considering his parents and the visitors who ensure their wellbeing. The design also aimed to achieve seamless integration with outdoor to enhance the user experience.
The design response was required to open the spaces, internally and externally while creating opportunities for quiet and privacy spaces that provided for differing moods and supported varying activities while feeling a connection to the whole.
The Interactive zone which plays the important role in design separates the other two zones for a clear sense of privacy. Also the interacting spaces are zoned within itself, which have a play of levels. The first phase of zone is provided for primary visitors, at the second phase intimate members are invited and at the last phase of the design family members are gathered.
A minimalistic design of arch pathway providing the focal point while considering the surrounding elements. Adding of artificial lights on the arch, exposed the curved appearance of the design.
The great interest of client’s father in cross sitting gesture, a wider single coach at the corner of family living gives an inter-communication to the dining and living space, also provide a visual connection with the courtyard.
A sense of privacy is ensured between visitor and family spaces by providing partition wall using wooden louvers, also views to the dining and courtyard spaces are distributed with pleasing environment.
An elongated pathway of corridor leads to the rooms. Each room faces towards the courtyards provide substantial comfort and serenity.
The water body adjacent to the sit-out creates an internal aura of tranquility cooling ventilation. All the spaces in the residence are designed to capture the natural light outside combined with water and lush green views.
The garden courtyard, which becomes a peaceful gateway for each family member on a regular day, transforms into an activity zone and comes alive during household gatherings. Designing of courtyard according to the sun path encourage the family gatherings at morning and evenings.
Fact File
Designed by : Dream Infinite Studio
Project Type : Residential Architecture Design
Project Name : Majlis
Location : Edathirinji, Thrissur, Kerala
Year Built : 2022
Duration of the project : 1.5 Years
Built-up Area : 2800 Sq.ft
Principal Architect : Ar. Joseph Joseph Chalissery
Interior Designer : Vinod davis
Photograph Courtesy : Marc Frames
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