Laterite Residence

Brief

A contemporary Kerala house — hip tiled roofs, laterite, jali screens and a deep veranda held in a calm, modern composition.

Challenge. Giving a family home the dignity of traditional climate-wise construction without turning it into a heritage replica.

Design response. Massing is kept low and clear. Laterite and clay tile do the weather work. White plaster and timber windows keep the elevation current.

Experience. Grounded at dusk. Warm light under the eaves. A house that belongs to its garden.