Nestled along the banks of a river in Thiruvalla, Kerala, lies a remarkable house that captivates with its multifaceted experience. The house's allure emerges gradually, with a striking stone facade hidden amidst lush vegetation. The architectural design, exuding a brutalist aesthetic, initially reveals no openings as you approach.
Spanning approximately 7800 square feet, the house is a testament to slowness, offering an immersive journey through its spaces. This deliberate approach aims to create an atmosphere of relaxation and appreciation for the environment.
The dining area, designed as an open pavilion, offers unobstructed views of the river but can be secured with a perforated grill. The house's robust architecture minimizes interior interventions, with only select walls displaying original artworks by various artists, including the designers and their daughter.
The ground floor hosts an alfresco dining area, a bedroom, and a swimming pool with a series of steps leading to the backyard and, ultimately, the river. These steps are designed to accommodate the river's overflow during the monsoon season. Notably, metal perforated screens play a pivotal role in the project. They allow glimpses of the river even when closed and feature a specialized locking mechanism to withstand strong winds.
The journey continues as one ascends the stairs, encountering a study area on the midlanding. The first floor reveals two bedrooms and a family space accessible from a central passage.
In the kitchen garden, a thoughtful addition is a kennel for the family's dog, complete with a green rooftop to mitigate heat. The house reflects the architects' dedication and the client's appreciation, culminating in the homeowners' genuine enjoyment of their unique abode. The design's purpose is realized as they revel in the rain, leisurely strolls through the courtyards, and the discovery of their personal sanctuary within their home.
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:
Name: The House that meets the river
Client: Dr Cyril Joseph & Dr Joice Cyril and Family
Location: Kattodu,Thiruvalla Kerala, India
Plot Area: 1237.73 Sq.m
Build-up Area: 7800 Sq. Ft.
Completion Year: 2023
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠:
Architects: LIJO.RENY.architects - lijorenyarchitects.com / lijo.reny.architects
Principal Architects: Ar. RenyLijo and Ar. Lijo Jos
Project Team: Ar. Naveen Kumar and Dhanayan KS
Interiors: LIJO.RENY.architects
Landscape: Plain Spaces and LIJO.RENY.architects
Structural Designer: Rosemy George - Keystone Engineers.
𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦/𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦/𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦:
Civil : P L Joseph and Co.
Flooring: Shamjith Kadirur - SK Flooring Group
Steel Fabrication: Raju Antony - Protech Enterprises
Painting: Vimal Das - Vismaya Group
Door,Wardrobes,Kitchen and other Carpentry Work: 1000 Kitchens and Interiors.
Pool: Moothedan Pools, Chalakudy.
Stonework: Saji Eratupetta
Glass Supplier and Installation: Crystal India
Sliding Door & Windows: Schuco,Exelon HI Fabs and Contractors
Soft Furnishing: Live Linen
Security System: Gadgeon Lifestyle
Plant and Tress: Satyadeva Nursery, Greenzone Nursery
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦:
Furniture and Artefacts: Cedar Home Store, Dtale
Art: Lijo Jos,Leah Lijo, Jayakrishnan RJ,P G Dinesh and Basanth Peringode.
Electrical Fittings / Switches: Norisys,Atomberg,L&T.
Flooring: Nexion
Bathroom tiles: Nexion
Pool Tiles: Palladio,ABC Emporia, Ernakulam
Paving: Granite Stone
Sanitaryware/Fittings: Belagio- Meraki Bath Boutique ,Thrissur,ABC Emporia,Ernakulam
Lights:LED Strip Lights- Zion Hepta Lighting Innovations
Paint: Snowcerm,Jotun
Blinds: Hunter Douglas- Essential Trade Links,Ernakulam
Kitchen Appliances: Haefle,Pure Flames- Dynamic Architecture.
Door Accessories: Doriset- Hardware Gallery
Planters: Clover Garden Centre
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