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Vault House / Encasa Archstudio

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Vault House is conceived as a contemporary tropical residence that balances raw materiality with warmth, openness, and family-centric living. Designed for a multi-generational family comprising a couple, their daughter, and parents, the house responds to a clear client vision: a home that is unique, user-friendly, and deeply connected to natural light, ventilation, and greenery.

TropiBox Kochi House / TAB/Tropical Architecture Bureau

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

"The architecture cannot be totally explained but must be experienced." TropiBox Kochi features interconnected levels and open spaces, with pavilions designed to surprise and create a cohesive whole. Careful attention to detail, scale, and proportion enhances the human experience. Inspired by Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, TAB has crafted a unique blend of greenery-filled architecture and tropical modernism. The primary challenge was to design a home that provides each inhabitant with their own space while encouraging interaction. The building is organized using a vertical stacking strategy, with gardens and glass walls nestled between two main concrete façades. This design approach improves the microclimate by introducing natural ventilation and daylight into every room while the alternating openings enhance visibility and interaction among family members.

HAVEN Residence / VSP Architects

Hana Abdel — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000

‘HAVEN’ is situated near Vytila junction in Cochin – one of the city’s busiest and most densely populated regions. The irregular shape of the plot, which was narrow in the front and wider towards the rear, along with the surrounding tight-knit context, posed a challenge in designing spaces that were open, with adequate natural ventilation and light, while simultaneously ensuring privacy.

The Stoic Wall Residence / LIJO RENY architects

Hana Abdel — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Immersed within the captivating embrace of a hot and humid tropical climate, 'The Stoic Wall Residence' harmoniously combines indoor and outdoor living. Situated in Kadirur, Kerala, amidst its scorching heat, incessant monsoon rains, and lush vegetation, this home exemplifies the art of harmonizing with nature. Courtyards, landscape pockets, and biophilic features effortlessly integrate with the house, transforming the act of dwelling into a holistic experience of well-being.

Inara House / CLAY COOP Architects

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Located in the Kottayam District of Kerala, 'INARA' is a single-family residence built to evoke tranquility through architecture. The client wished for us to create a humble abode with plenty of natural light and ventilation within the spaces while maintaining privacy. The design also aimed to achieve seamless integration with outdoor to enhance the user experience.

Milash Residence / Nufail Shabana Architects

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000

There is something relaxing and peaceful about the proximity of water … It's a tranquil but uplifting experience… Milash residence designed for a nuclear family, with 4 beds was designed with an open plan utilizing the scenic beauty available outside. The water body and landscape patches seamlessly integrate into the design of the house. All rooms capture the view of the water body. Natural light is bought inside from windows and openings with extended slabs. A striking effect is achieved with extended patios around the house which blurs the line between inside and outside. The entrance foyer into a double-height space creates a volume with ample sunlight and openings.

Banyan Tree House / Tales of Design studio

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 14 May 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Located on a river bank in Mampully, Banyan tree house is intended for a young couple and their two kids. Plot constitutes an area of 630sqms and has an interesting L shaped site profile. Spatial planning of the house follows the site profile and is anchored around an existing banyan tree on the west of the site. A buffer radius of 11ft is kept around the banyan for building safety, this shaded area houses the garden seating.Floor plates of BTH branch out through the site in an angular grid to form a series of interaction spaces and green niches. Spaces are positioned to establish visual connection between themselves and landscape without compromising privacy.

Best Houses of 2021

Clara Ott — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Residential architecture is one of the most popular categories among our readers. In 2021 we published more than 3,800 projects, featuring houses from different regions of the world and offering a variety of solutions, materials, contexts, environments, scales, and typologies. Providing a broad source of inspiration for those seeking references for their own residential project.

White House / TAB/Tropical Architecture Bureau

chlsey — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000

The White House by Tropical Architecture Bureau is a quaint residence in the Malappuram district of Kerala, nestled in a valley and surrounded by rugged, hilly terrain.

Kutta Estate House / EDOM Architecture

Hana Abdel — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000

This cozy Estate House is designed for Mr.Sendhil Narayan (Faith Estate) in his coffee plantation at a small village ‘Kutta’ in Karnataka. This weekend retreat has a breathtaking view of the Western Ghats from the first floor.

CAER House / Encasa Archstudio

Hana Abdel — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:00:00 +0000

An abode of tranquility amidst the serene village green and the flowing blue of Chaliyar river. Revisualization of a modern day fortress; CAER with its exteriors and façade, creates a solid and bold identity.

Captain’s Residence / i2a Architects Studio

Valeria Silva — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +0000

Set amidst Southern Kerala’s sumptuous green backdrop of rubber plantations, The Captain’s Residence, captures one’s attention right from the far access. The dwelling morally gels in its natural context with its exemplary features popping out to catch the eye’s gentle attention. We can say that the house stands as a unique representation of tropical adaptiveness wrapped in modernist contemporary design outlook. Our client Mr. Jerin Zachariah, who lives abroad, wished for us to design the house as an ode to his parents. The permanent residents of the house being Capt. P.C. Zachariah, who was a former Captain in Merchant Navy and his wife Mrs. Ponnamma Zachariah. Hence the name Captain’s Residence.