Neelankarai house, has been designed in a contemporary style using traditional elements. The veranda is a threshold space preceding the facade of the house, transitioning the house from the indoor environment to the outdoor environment.
Project Facts
Project Name: Neelankarai House
Location: Chennai
Name of firm: Benny Kuriakose
Category: Small Residential Building
Project Status: Completed
Project Period: 23 months
Submission Type: Professional Submission
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