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A HOUSE WITHIN

Residential Project Location: Kanhangad, Kerala. Area: 250 sq.m.

3D Model Making

Created whole site 3d model accurately according to the vegetation in real site. Designing on this site took various steps like placement of blocks and and connection of those blocks and then blending them to the existing vegetation in site.

Existing Site with gradual slop towards the North. Site contains lot of trees, vegetation and large group of rocks.

Adding a block resting on existing rocks in site and creating an entrance stairs along side of the rocks. Block contains living area and kitchen spaces.

Addition of one more block for bedrooms and recrational area. Both the blocks are of steel structure.

Vertical circulation. staircase to access the bedroom at first floor level.

Creating connection between two blocks in form a bridge. Open courtyard between the blocks and bridge.

SITE PLAN FLOOR PLAN

This is a residential project in which the site plays a significant role. The site consists of various elements such as contours with a gradual slope toward the north and existing Laterite Rock boulders. The Site is surrounded by a dense forest, which is a unique feature as a peaceful neighbourhood for a residential building. The design's initial goal was to preserve the site's existing topography, which aided in placing the blocks and blending the various spaces together.

Interior spaces are designed in such a way that they retain their contextual value, which is critical in a residential project surrounded by dense topography. At the same time, materials used in interiors evoke a connection to natural elements.

While designing exterior spaces, every existing element on site was considered, such as Laterite rock boulders, which are also used as an informal living space, and creating entrance steps alongside the rocks, as well as materials used for steps that are similar to rock and soil.