The site’s quaint location allows the residence to find its rightful place against the fringes of the backwaters of Kerala, caressed by swaying lush paddy fields in the horizon. An ‘outward’ approach to the abode's architectural structure facilitates a conversation amidst the built volume and the verdant landscape that embraces the home. The extroverted design scheme reaches out into the site’s blueprint, allowing the home's expansive scale to sit lightly against the inherent weightlessness of the façades.
An extensive program revolves around a central courtyard that becomes the home's heart, with living spaces designed around it split across two floors. Throughout, nature's views have been framed through large openings and fenestrations, thereby integrating living spaces with encompassing greenery. The exaggerated built shading overhangs add to the splendour of the structure and protect the building against extreme rains and the heat of balmy Kerala.
The material palette across The Monsoon House's canvas is a concoction of bold woven rugs that flaunt floral prints, jewel-toned upholstery, and curated furniture. Resplendent ornamentation and an interplay of patterns are the leitmotifs of the interior design scheme. The Monsoon House is emblematic of the quintessential crossover between site-conscious design and the aspirations of the end-users. The resulting architecture shines the spotlight on an abode that dawns its spatial aura and experiential value with complete flair!
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