Traditional house design

Meera Pyarelal of the Thrissur-based studio reimagines the interiors of an ancestral home drawing cues from a seemingly disappearing architectural style of Kerala.

We call this the Minimal Indian House - ‘Minimal’, as there is no ostentation or decoration of any kind. Minimalist house design with traditional Indian elements, where the building elements like walls, floors, roof reveals, themselves as it is - walls are in stabilised mud blocks (Smb). Floor is natural Kota and the ceiling are filler slab roofing and the staircase treads are in Fossil Jaisalmer.

Designed by Humming Tree, Whitespace and Elemental, these homes incorporate the region's vernacular architecture in their design

Barefoot Architects have included natural ways of traditional planning, like natural ventilation and native landscaping to an heartfelt extent.

With vernacular influences, pockets of greenery and exposed brick walls, this house by Whitespace is the best of both worlds

Composition of Traditional Design Elements with Modern Design Sensibilities | P&S.Associates - The Architects Diary

The port city of Kozhikode in Kerala, known as the City of Spices, boasts a rich history of trade with Chinese, Persian, Arab, and European traders. This interaction created a distinctive multicultural architectural landscape. The Wabi-Sabi house by Aslam Sham Architects reflects this heritage, blending traditional Nalukettu elements with colonial bungalow design in a contemporary, U-shaped private residence. - Read more: Link in bio - Images: Courtesy of Abhimanyu KV - @aslamsham_architects…