For twenty-eight years it had stood as a thatched hut. The redesign took care to respond to the client’s love of living “naturally with all modern amenities”.
Project Facts
Project Name: Once upon a hut
Location: Chennai
Name of firm: Benny Kuriakose
Category: Small Residential Building
Project Status: Completed
Project Period: 16 months
Submission Type: Professional Submission
Onella, designed by Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio, is a residential built space situated on a lush green community on the outskirts of Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
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