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The Lakshmi Mills / Studio Lotus

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

In an era marked by rapid urbanisation and greenfield development, India's cities are grappling with the challenge of vehicle-centric planning and a critical scarcity of genuine communal spaces. Against this backdrop, a cluster of erstwhile cotton mills has been given new life—and a new purpose. Formerly home to Lakshmi Mills, one of India's oldest yarn and fabric manufacturing companies, the iconic site at a major urban node is now the focal point of a massive redevelopment initiative. This project exemplifies the potential of adaptive reuse and placemaking, revitalising underutilised urban areas and fostering a deeper sense of connection between people and their cities.

Adorn House / Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio

Miwa Negoro — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Adorn, a home filled with the laughter of a family of four, is nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Selvapuram, Coimbatore. On one side, it shares boundaries with cosy family homes, while the other side opens to expansive fields dotted with tall trees. The fresh air scented with greenery sets a calming atmosphere in this residence.

A House in the Farm / studio MOB

Hana Abdel — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000

In the vibrant tapestry of Coimbatore’s urban sprawl lies a hidden gem—a harmonious blend of farmhouse allure and contemporary bungalow functionality. Crafted as a sanctuary for multiple generations, this home seamlessly intertwines private sanctuaries within an expansive, interconnected layout, merging indoor comforts with outdoor tranquility.

Hacienda / MuseLAB

Hana Abdel — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000

A narrative of architectural brilliance gracefully unfolds in the bustling heart of Coimbatore, where tradition fuses with modernity. Amongst the lively cityscape, a haven of tranquillity emerges a home inspired by Spanish haciendas crafted by the talented duo Jasem Pirani and Huzefa Rangwala of MuseLAB. Their most ambitious project was also their greatest challenge. It isn't just MuseLAB's largest so far but also their first of its kind. All while adhering to the principles of Manaiyadi Shastram, an ancient science that is native to Southern India, which mandated certain sizes and specifications in the layout.

Brick Manor / Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio

Hana Abdel — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

An earthen residence on a forestry farm for clients committed to feasible living represents a harmonious marriage of environmental awareness and conventional craftsmanship. The clients' dedication to sustainable living has prompted our team to design an abode that corresponds with their everyday surroundings and epitomizes sustainability standards. The house's design prioritizes constructing a symmetrical living space that encourages interaction between family members and linking up with the surrounding environment. The central courtyard serves as the heart of the domestic, giving a visual network to all spaces on both the ground floor and the first floor. This form improves the stream of natural light and ventilation.

The House of Lights / CUBISM Architects

Hana Abdel — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Cantilevered planes and projected volumes fulfill the demand for a sense of openness within the enclosure. Brick and concrete are exposed on the elevation to emphasize the character of the house. To allow penetration of natural light and fresh air, a clean composition of internal volumes and voids was designed which also enables the spaces to flow into each other while merging with the outdoors. The house is in a north-facing site and is essentially a two-story structure with courtyards and light wells. The route from the foyer directly leads to the passage which flows to the kitchen, dining, and family living spaces with the formal living space to the left and glazing on the side walls to give a glimpse of the open-to-sky green courtyard to the right.

The Convention Centre / Masonry of Architects

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0000

The design brief was to create a multi-utility space accommodating the activities like yoga, chantings, and lodgings with the basic kitchen and utilitarian spaces. The construction was taken care of in two phases.

House of No Bricks / Urban Design Collaborative

Hana Abdel — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000

In a plot measuring 65 feet x 85 feet on a dead end road, was the site with an existing 50 year old house .A new contemporary family home was designed to replace an existing traditional mid century house. The house was designed to be introverted with the objective to wrap a private green space within the plot and to organise living spaces around it.

Black Bastion House / Spasm Design

Andreas Luco — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 23:00:00 +0000

Located in the city of Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu, which has a mild climate throughout the year , cooled by the breezes from the Nilgiris . This home lay at the end of a leafy tertiary street on race course road. The patrons, a lovely couple, very well-traveled and with great taste, had saved an image of Spasms work in 2014, and called it “Fav architects” Needless to say the very first proposal was accepted in principal and the journey began.

Treehouse / PG Associates

Hana Abdel — Wed, 20 May 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Trees are some strongholds of nature, symbol of growth, strength, and nurture. Owing to this, it has always found constant interpretation through art and design since ancient times. It is no surprise to see its influence in architecture too.

Race Course House / Khosla Associates

Hana Abdel — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Tucked away in a leafy by lane off the historic Race Course road in Coimbatore, this house was intended to reflect the personality and lifestyle of the homeowner couple, their two young children and dogs. Both successful entrepreneurs, the husband runs a textile company for bed and bath linen and his spouse runs a real estate company that constructs affordable concrete housing.

A House of Small Talks / WARP architects

Daniel Tapia — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:00:00 +0000

On account of rapid urbanization and gentrification of Indian cities, construction and design typologies of houses have become more and more formulaic based on the locally prevailing trends and thus losing their connection with the Neighbour and the Nature. The house is located in a crowded residential neighborhood of Coimbatore within a typical residential block. The design tries to create dialogues between, the house & its neighborhood and the spaces in-between: built and unbuilt. Within the precinct; the dialogue of the inhabitants and spaces.

Yellow Train School / Biome Environmental Solutions

Daniel Sánchez — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:00:00 +0000

The brief was to follow the intent of Waldorf system of Education but be within the bye laws laid by the Tamil Nadu Board of education. Waldorf system stresses hugely on child centric education wherein more impetus is given on mental, spiritual, physical and psychological than only the academics.

Coimbatore Club / KSM Architecture

Cristian Aguilar — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:00:00 +0000

The Coimbatore Club is a 150 year old exclusive club located on Race course road, Coimbatore, India. The project aims at amalgamating the existing structure with contemporary proposed facilities.

Crematorium Charity Trust / Mancini Enterprises

Daniel Sánchez — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

2 large pavilions in form-finished concrete provide space for the last rites to be performed - often in attendance of large amount of mourners - before the body is taken to the furnace area.