Sivaram house at Thiruvananthapuram by Benny Kuriakose

April 21, 2021

A simple white house with large timber windows, sloping tiled roof, set to stand out from the picturesque hilly backdrop, yet made to fit into the frame of the image. The little garden, in front of the house, adjoining the porch, with the free standing timber logs, placed randomly over the lawn, creates a lovely air of welcome.

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Sivaram house at Thiruvananthapuram by Benny Kuriakose

Project Facts
Project Name: Sivaram house
Location: Thiruvananthapuram
Name of firm: Benny Kuriakose
Category: Small Residential Building
Project Status: Completed
Project Period: 21 months
Submission Type: Professional Submission

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