Manduva house

Lovely house in Thrissur Kerala - Traditional Kerala architecture plus the modern aspects, a wonderful meld of old-style living with vivid and contemporary nuances.

Inspired by the traditional Coorg Ainmanes, the Huilekere House located amid a coffee estate reveals the functional nuances and richness of the Kodava clans. The house is designed by going back to the roots and understanding the attention to detail that went into the planning of traditional Ainmanes. The front verandah (kayyale), courtyard, and chadara Kamba, or large, square, wooden pillars that taper upward, are all design elements that pay homage to Coorg Ainmane's centuries-old…

The homeowners, previously neighbours on adjacent plots, tasked Studio 1008 to create a shared home with a heritage

Located in a village near Mayavaram, Asikkad House showcases the heritage of a Chettinad house, brought together in rich configurations. The design intends to reimagine Chettinad architecture and conserve the cultural significance it holds. The complex comprises the main house, a separate kitchen block, and two cottages. The main house and kitchen block connected by a passage contain individual open courtyards within them. An array of intricately crafted columns adorn the verandahs, and the…