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House Chirag
by
1 Leaping Frog STudio
A modern interpretation of South Indian Vernacular Architecture
Specifications
Clients: Dr Parasuram Gopinath and Dr Meenu Batra
Location: Cochin, Kerala, India
Year of completion: 2019
Design Team: Principal architects Aatira Zacharias and Bhyrav Gowda
Architects Disha, Harshil, Ananjana, Smruthi
Firm’s Website: http://www.1leapingfrog.com/
Built up area: 15,000 sqft
Photography Credits: Gareth Hoover
Architectural Design
The architecture of ‘House Chirag’ is a unique choreography of roof systems across the design, greatly influencing the character of the house. As one traverses through the property, it also becomes apparent as to how influential the roofing systems are towards the interior scheme. These systems greatly define the purpose, experience and function of the spaces they canopy.
Adding more texture to the levitating pattern of roofs is a tasteful and rustic palette of walls and floor finishes. The earthy appeal of the house is contributed by the use of locally procured laterite, terracotta blocks and pavers, making the house appear naturally a part of the landscape. The extensive use of seasonal timber as structural members and fenestration frames crafted by local carpenters, manifest the essence of vernacular houses of the region where traditional woodwork of this nature are typically seen.
Tones & Finishes
Interior Decor
Interior Design
The interiors comprise a tasteful base canvas of earthy natural materials like marble flooring, timber paneled ceilings and decks, dressed laterite walls etc. This canvas is artfully accessorized with chic custom designed furniture and furnishing. Each space of the large carpet area of the house has its own individual sense of identity through its palette of tones and embellishments. What stitches them all together however is their common ethnic and traditional strength.
