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/Tropical Architecture Bureau has crafted a unique blend of greenery-filled architecture...
Project name
TropiBox Kochi
Architecture firm
TAB/Tropical Architecture Bureau
Location
Kochi, Kerala, India
Photography
Turtle Arts Photography
Principal architect
Uvais Subu
Design team
Uvais Subu, Shaheed Fasal, Thanvi, Jubariya, Shreya, Arun, Sabitha, Parveen, Farooq
Structural engineer
MK STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT
Construction
INCOLT INFRA
Typology
Residential › House
Estate Paathri is a Private Residence spread across a forested hillside in Wayanad, Kerala. Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, they are inspired by the grammar of Mountain Lodges and the native design aesthetic.
Project name
Estate Paathri
Architecture firm
Earthitects
Location
Wayanad, Kerala, India
Principal architect
George E. Ramapuram
Design team
Irene Ann Koshy- Associate Architect-Team Lead, Ginelle Gabriella Lopes- Project Architect, Ponathithyan Muthurajan- Project Architect, Jeevitha C S- Architect
Collaborators
Sarmas Vali- Assistant Project Manager, Sujith Surendran- Quantity Surveyor, Muhammad Ajmal- Site Engineer, Sobin Paul- Site Supervisor
Site area
1.25 acres (including common area)/ 0.67 acres (private land)
Completion year
25-04-2023
Material
The project revolves around mountain lodges and native design aesthetics. Natural materials such as wood and stone are extensively used. The flooring is primarily wood, complemented by random-rubble stone walls and log rafters. The ceiling features exposed wooden beams, enhancing the rustic charm. Paint and finishes are kept natural and earthy, avoiding artificial materials
Client
Mr. Abe Thomas R & Mr. Thomas R
Typology
Residential › House
Crest, A residence that choreographs architectural surprises through connectors and courtyards. Located in the heart of Northern Kerala, the Crest residence tells an experiential story, breaking away from traditional rectangular forms with a sculptural design that captivates at first sight.
Project name
Crest - Noushad Residence
Architecture firm
Is Design Spot
Location
Vailathur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Photography
Running Studios
Principal architect
Selva Sidiq.N
Interior design
Is Design Spot
Civil engineer
Foresight Builder Sr
Structural engineer
Planex Structures
Environmental & MEP
Yborg
Lighting
Aksons Associates, Aura Electric
Supervision
Is Design Spot
Visualization
Is Design Spot
Tools used
AutoCAD SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Foresight Builder Sr
Material
Concrete, Brick, Wood, Metal
Typology
Residential › House
In the vibrant town of Kannur, Kerala, this contemporary residence is more than a home—it’s a sanctuary designed to nurture both body and soul. Built for a family of five, it blends minimalist elegance with everyday comfort, creating a space that feels alive, welcoming, and deeply connected to nature.
Architecture firm
Sabs Architects
Location
Kannur, Kerala, India
Principal architect
Marjana Parveen S, Muhammed Sirajuddeen Hamza
Design team
Marjana Parveen S, Muhammed Sirajuddeen Hamza
Interior design
Sabs Architects
Landscape
Sabs Architects
Visualization
Sabs Architects
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Laterite
Typology
Residential › House
Amar Architects: This 10,382 Sq.ft project showcases its unique statement of traditional architecture in the rural context of Kerala with a touch of modern contemporary into the architecture.
Project name
Navas Residence
Architecture firm
Amar Architects
Location
Mannarkad, Palakkad, Kerala, India
Photography
Justin Sebastian
Principal architect
Shiju Pareed
Design team
Amar Architecture and Designs Pvt Ltd
Interior design
Amar Architecture and Designs Pvt Ltd
Civil engineer
Amar Architecture and Designs Pvt Ltd
Structural engineer
De Framez
Landscape
Amar Architecture and Designs Pvt Ltd
Supervision
Amar Architecture and Designs Pvt Ltd
Visualization
Amar Architecture and Designs Pvt Ltd
Construction
C.K. Construction
Material
Floor:Italian marble. Ceiling:Teak wood with PU polish. Roof:Italian tile
Typology
Residential › House
The guidelines provided by the Client was ‘an open, light-filled house with 4-bedrooms’. And thus, Float-en-Fold house emerges as a celebration of transparency and interconnectedness in the charming locale of Punnayurkulam.
Project name
Float-en-Fold House
Architecture firm
architecture.SEED
Location
Punnayurkulam, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Photography
Link Studio, Running Studios
Principal architect
Fazil Moidunny
Interior design
architecture.SEED
Built area
340.14 m² / 3661.23 ft²
Structural engineer
MIGCS
Typology
Residential › House
The cantilevered house is a 3000 sqft house situated on a one acre plot along the Muvattupuzha river in Kolenchery, Cochin, Kerala. The site is a seasonal flood plain that boasts a rich and diverse natural environment. The client had an emotional attachment to the land and envisioned a house that would be a symbol of hope and prosperity for his fut...
Project name
The Cantilever House, Kerala
Architecture firm
S Squared Architects
Location
Kolenchery, Kerala, India
Photography
Nathan Photography
Principal architect
Shaji V Vempanadan, Sumi Shaji
Design team
Shaji V Vempanadan, Sumi Shaji, Jobin Jaroniah, Annu Subhash
Interior design
Sumi Shaji, Annu Subhash
Structural engineer
Felix Varkeykunyu
Environmental & MEP
Shaw Sumanam
Landscape
S Squared Architects
Visualization
Rahul, S Squared Architects
Material
Concrete, Bricks, Ferrocement, Wood, Glass, Steel, Plywood, Multiwood, UPVC
Typology
Residential › House
Concealed within its contemporary facade, this residence unveils a captivating secret that is cherished by its fortunate inhabitants— a celestial embrace within the heart of the abode. A sublime sanctuary nestled amidst the verdant expanse of paddy fields and flanked by roads on two sides, this four-bedroom dwelling rests gracefully on a compact te...
Project name
Open Sky Residence
Architecture firm
Muaz Rahman Architects
Location
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Principal architect
Muaz Rahman
Completion year
August 2023
Typology
Residential › House
