"The design language employed is unapologetically modern, yet the soul of this house remains profoundly regional." - Reny Lijo and Lijo Jos, Founders and Principal Architects, LIJO.RENY.architects
The external screen here is composed of a series of fluted terracotta blocks mounted onto a vertical metal tube framework. It protects the interiors from harsh sunrays and intense rains while creating an elevated peripheral walkway that each room on the upper level opens onto.
"Amidst the scorching heat, incessant rains and lush vegetation, this home exemplifies the art of harmonising with nature. The house gracefully extends its living spaces to the outdoors, seamlessly merging interior and exterior realms." - Reny Lijo and Lijo Jos, Founders and Principal Architects, LIJO.RENY.architects
With a material palette comprising laterite stone, terracotta, teak and exposed concrete, the spaces imbibe an earthy, grounded aesthetic.
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