The residence name is  OIKOS . oikos is a greek word  that  means ‘home’ or ‘earth’. Term ‘ecology’ is derived from oikos  This home is a combination of traditional and modern residence design that takes inspiration from two styles to create a unique and harmonious living space. The exterior of the residence is featured as an architectural element, including a mix of materials such as brick cladding, kota stones, wood, and clay roofing tiles. The roof design incorporates a sloping roof with a modern twist of asymmetrical angles.

The Residence is located in a Residential area in Koothuparamba, Kannur, Kerala. The 3-bedroom residence is facing towards the Northwest side, It’s a single-family residence with a 4-family member. The goal is to create a residence that honors design principles while incorporating modern elements to add a fresh and updated look. It’s important to strike a balance between the two styles to achieve a cohesive and harmonious design.

The double height of the living space creates a sense of grandeur and openness, allowing for ample vertical space to showcase stunning architectural details. The walls are adorned with brick cladding and intricate woodwork, adding a touch of Kerala’s rich cultural heritage.

 A beautiful chandelier hangs from the ceiling, accentuating the height. Adjacent to the dining is a cozy patio, seamlessly integrated with the indoor area through large sliding glass doors. The patio serves as a tranquil oasis where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy the refreshing breeze. Lush green plants and comfortable seating create a serene atmosphere, inviting you to spend quality time outdoors.

The color palette is a mix of traditional and modern tones. Neutral colors like Grey, white, brown, yellow, and green. Design can enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Large windows and glass doors bring in ample natural light and provide views of the surrounding landscape.

The double-height living room offers a visually striking element to the overall design of the house and it allows for ample natural light to flood the space and enhance the brightness and airiness of the room. Double-height living room is the focal point of the residence, it provides an impressive and inviting gathering space.

An open kitchen and dining area that seamlessly connects with a courtyard can create a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience and maximize functionality and aesthetics. Aim for a seamless transition that allows for easy movement and interaction between Kitchen and other spaces

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PROJECT DETAILS

Design Team : Ar.Sarath Mohan, Ar.Swaroop Abraham,Ar. Jithu Issac

T square Architects

Calicut,Kerala

Contact : 94951 91590,75618 12448

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https://instagram.com/sarathmohan

https://instagram.com/ar.jithu_

Project Name: The Oikos

Location: Koothuparamba

Plot Area:14 cent

Built-up Area: 2900 sqft

Consultant: Glorry Construction

PHOTO CREDITS

Photographer: Prasanth Mohan Running Studios

Instagram URL link: https://instagram.com/runningstudios

MANUFACTURER & BRANDS

Finishes: Wood, Terracotta Roofing Tile

Wallcovering / Cladding:  Brick Cladding

Construction Materials: Laterite Stone

Lighting:  Luker Light , DIAR Lighting Hub

Doors and Partitions: teak wood

Sanitary ware: Jaguar

Facade Systems: Glass 

Windows: Teak Wood

Furniture: Teak Wood

Flooring: Kota Stone

Kitchen: Modular Kitchen

Paint: Asian Paint

Artifacts: WoodApple

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This well designed architectural excellence is truly impressive and serves a wonderful visual impact. The house looks amazing with its mix of squares fitting together beautifully,making it stand out. The House owner Sojan had a clear vision of modern amenities he desired and the precise aesthetics he envisioned for the interior design. He entrusted architect with the freedom to innovate, resulting in a home that seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetics.His expertise in the construction sector proved invaluable as he meticulously crafted every aspect of his domicile(Residence).

The inside of the house feels luxurious because of the careful selection of materials and smart use of lighting, especially the flooding of natural light in the spacious rooms. Walls are kept to a minimum,fostering an open and airy ambience great for family get-togethers. The colours are mostly neutral, with some bright splashes of colours  in  furnishing and a vibrant greenery that together creates a welcoming atmosphere in every corner.

The heart of the home is the family living area which  is also a home theater, with comfy reclining sofas and smart technology for easy use. Sojan made sure that every part of the house had a unique design, reflecting his personal tastes.

Overall, Sojan’s home is not only attractive but also well-designed for modern living.It’s a true work of art that shows his commitment to making things both beautiful and practical. Inside and out, it stands as a testament to his persistent dedication to design excellence.

AR. SUJITH K NADESH

PROJECT DETAILS :

AR.SUJITH K NADESH

SANSKRUTHI ARCHITECTS

EROOR,THRIPUNITHURA

CONTACT : 9495959889

PLOT : 10 CENT

TOTAL SQFT :3000 SQFT

CLIENT : SOJAN

PLACE  :MAREDU,ERNAKULAM

PHOTOS & VEDIO : SHIJO THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY ,KOCHI

Read malayalam :കോർണർ പ്ലോട്ടിലെ ഡിസൈൻ മികവ്

Symbolically presenting the principle that no matter how high one’s head is, one cannot stand without a good foundation, the tiled roof comes down and stands close to the ground; the house is full of design diversity without a wall and without a gate, reminiscent of a tent between the flat sky and the wide earth.

The design, suited to the tropical climate, is also a reflection of the high thoughts of this home. Motivational speaker and expatriate, the house owner Babuji, who welcomes all visitors without keeping them out with a compound wall or setting a limit at the gate. The trees in the plot have been preserved as much as possible and the Champa tree in front of the house has been presented as a canopy. A grassy slab-covered walkway leads to a porch accented with geometric symbols. Each area of the interior is identified by the three-level variation in the roof.

Plot is almost rectangular in shape east west in direction. The terrain slopes to south side. The plot has moderate wind current. Vegetation is also moderate. The soil is lateritic and coarse in nature. Roofs sloping in nature and pitching straight into the ground connected the structure more closer to the natural terrain. The idea was to seat the home without giving a profound visibly, but rather belonging to the terrain. Pitching roofs could bring in a subtle character to its overall form.

The steel trussed roof with clay tiles was an easy choice, so as to reduce the concrete load and less damaging site to an extent. It further enhanced the interior comfort in terms of temperature, as the intermittent gaps in the tiles reduced stack effect“Our task was to translate the clients character and his social commitment into an equally competing architectural concept which needed to humble in nature and essentially be an ele- ment sprouted from the terrain.

The home was the planned to have no com- pound walls to give it a boundless character and to retain the vegetation available at the site substantially.Subtle colours inked on the exteriors to lessen the profoundness of the structure and to emphasis the greenery of the topography”Said the architect.

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   Once inside, you will see that the house is in a single straight line from the living area to the kitchen. Partitions are often not walls, but furniture, and patios. There are only the most minimalist arrangements. There is no false ceiling and the tiled roof design is visible throughout. Some of the rafters provided for the roof are extended downwards and specially designed lighting fixtures are placed on them.

The staircase separates the dining and the water body. The natural light system is provided on the roof of the water body, which fills the entire house with light.

The whole wall of the family living room is covered with glass to bring in the view of the green valley outside. The same patterned design elements in wood can be seen as artefacts on the bedroom wall, sitting area and bookshelf. The walls are all in the gray color of cement plastering.

A minimalistic policy that continues everywhere, including bedrooms, avoids unnecessary decorations and colors. Neutral colors are everywhere; The only break in between is the colors in the furnishing items. Upstairs is just one bedroom and living area. The guest bedroom is downstairs with access from inside and outside the house at the same time. Guests can enter the room from outside without going inside the house.

Since it was a sloping plot, there is a cellar at the bottom. This is where the facilities including the accommodation of the house staff are located. The staircase is also a design element here. Overall, the house looks modern, but if you look at each one of the aspects then you will understand how much importance has been given to the traditional elements and construction methods in the house’s architecture detailing.

Additionally, Wayanad’s geography, climate, and surrounding serene views have all been considered while constructing this architectural masterpiece. This aspect can be defined as contemporary or up-to-date design.

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Project Team

Project Details

Principle Architect: Ar.Roopesh

Associate Architect: Ar.Prem
Site Engineer: Er.Satheesh

Space Xtended, Thondayad byepass Calicut

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Photography : Turtle art Photography Calicut