House Wandoor, Wandoor, by Malabar Architecture Projects

House Wandoor, Wandoor, by Malabar Architecture Projects

House Wandoor, Wandoor, by Malabar Architecture Projects, is characterized by clean lines and minimal ornamentation, derived from the typical houses prevalent in Kerala.
House Wandoor, Wandoor, by Malabar Architecture Projects
House Wandoor, Wandoor, by Malabar Architecture Projects 1

The House Wandoor is composed with interconnected pavilions that create a harmonious whole, with careful attention to scale and proportion.

The H-shaped plan of the house creates two separate wings containing private spaces each, while the central bridge-like area serves as a communal gathering space, with open courtyards on both sides.

The exterior of the house is characterized by clean lines and minimal ornamentation, derived from the typical houses prevalent in Kerala, with vertical wooden fins at the front that provide privacy and shade while creating a dynamic visual element that mimics the surrounding rubber trees.

At the core of the design intention, transitional spaces such as hallways, staircases, and doorways are given more importance than just functional connections.

They become design elements in themselves, creating a sense of flow and movement through the space that is both intuitive and functional.

The result is a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, with maximum natural light and ventilation throughout.

The upper living area has no closed planes at the east-west directions, allowing for free wind flow and natural lighting. The two courtyards are strategically placed on either side of the dining area, with one acting as a children’s play area and the other as an outdoor courtyard with a koi pond. The large outdoor living area also features a koi pond and offers a relaxing and serene space for residents to unwind.

The dining area, located at the heart of the house, features a large opening that frames a picturesque view of the client’s old house, creating a unique and personalized artwork-like view that is reminiscent of the quote by Abbas Kiarostami: “I’ve often noticed that we are not able to look at what we have in front of us, unless it’s inside a frame.”

This framing of the view adds a layer of depth and meaning to the design, highlighting the importance of personalized and meaningful experiences in architectural design.

The House Wandoor is a captivating example of architecture that strikes an introverted pose from outside while revealing an invitingly open plan and immersive spatial experience inside. The result is a beautiful and functional space that embodies the principles of architecture while providing a serene and relaxing space for residents to call home.

Drawings

Project location : Wandoor, Malappuram,Kerala
Project Category : House
Project Area : 3500 sqft
Photography : Turtle Arts Photography

Share your comments

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent

The 100, Calicut, by Nestcraft Architecture

In this rural escape, The 100, Calicut, by Nestccraft Architecture, ensures a firm marriage between functionality and aesthetics and the planning suggests four bedrooms with attached toilets in a plinth area of 21OO square feet. The home and wabi-sabi landscape within this boundary facilitate meaningful life to 1OO souls.

Read More »
Pune

Pune – An Ever-Evolving Jewel

The essay traces the transformation of Pune from a quaint town to the vibrant city it is today. Mostly it is about the city’s aspects, which make it different and unique. The narrative reminisces about the city’s cultural richness and festive glory. It also points out a bit about the challenges posed by urbanization. But despite everything, Pune successfully retains its cultural essence, making it a city that preserves its glorious heritage while transforming.
This essay by Arpita Khamitkar is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Read More »

Reflection of Urban Inclusivity And Reality

The essay reflects on the author’s childhood memories centred around the Kohinoor Textile Mill. The mill, part of Mumbai’s Girangaon, played a significant role in the city’s industrial growth until the early 1980s. The essay fondly recalls the mill’s impact on the community, its cultural richness, and personal experiences. The author expresses concern about the loss of community identity and the impact of privatization, highlighting the need for sustainable urban development that preserves the city’s history. This essay by Pornima Buddhivant is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Read More »
The case of Phalke Smarak - Nashik

The case of Phalke Smarak

The essay titled, ‘The case of Phalke Smarak : Nashik’s untapped potential with existing urban public space’ – discusses how a promising urban scale public space project for Nashik city in the late 90s has slowly turned desolate, despite all the possibilities and potential the architectural design, site and overall context offers. It further tries to highlight the gap between the public and failed public spaces based on this case, and points towards public engagement for successful urban design, renewal and development. This essay by Asmita Raghuvanshy is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Read More »
The Good, the Bad and the Aesthetic - Bhopal

The Good, the Bad and the Aesthetic

This essay delves into how municipal corporations envision creating Western cities (instead of responding to the Indian context) and end up creating cities that only appear to work, instead of actually being more socially inclusive, dynamic and publicly active. The Smart Cities Mission then caters only to the rich and this becomes evident in not just the visuals they use, but also the manner in which they describe their vision of a World Class Infrastructure. This essay by Avani Mittal is amongst the shortlisted essays.

Read More »

WE ARE HIRING /

ArchitectureLive! is hiring for various roles, starting from senior editors, content writers, research associates, graphic designer and more..

 

PARTICIPATE /