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Shameel Residence at Chennai by Murali Architects

Shameel Residence at Chennai by Murali Architects

This villa at Manpakkam is formed by simple planar geometry and varying levels of Residence. The clear defined masses and a well delineated geometry of the building gives it a grand facade and an effective system for low building maintainance too. Status: Built Location: Chennai, IN My Role: Chief Architect
Shameel Residence at Chennai by Murali Architects

Shameel Residence at Chennai by Murali Architects

This villa at Manpakkam is formed by simple planar geometry and varying levels of Residence. The clear defined masses and a well delineated geometry of the building gives it a grand facade and an effective system for low building maintainance too. Status: Built Location: Chennai, IN My Role: Chief Architect

 

Project Facts –

Project Name: Shameel Residence
Location: Chennai
Project Status: Completed
Name of firm: Murali Architects
Category: Small Residential Buildings

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