Project Description
House Dyuthi is located in Parakkad suburbs situated a few kilometres from Thrissur city, cultural capital
of Kerala. Site has a narrow profile of 32ft X 72ft, is situated in a residential neighbourhood. Challenge
was to accommodate all requirements of home to the narrow plot. Design Strategy was to have a series
of spaces that is connected by a central axis, thus reducing the circulation area and ensuring
connectivity. Through programmatic zoning a linear stacked volume was formed.This family home
follows a climate sensitive design with sloping roof and shades for windows.strategically placed sky
lights bless the interiors with an interplay of natural lighting through out changing day time. Skylights
also help to reduce overall energy consumption during daytime. Built form is inspired from aesthetics of
old vernacular structures of the city that are rich in architectural elements like gabled roofs, brick
facades and louvred wooden windows.Geometric patterns used in flooring is a nod to the city’s grand
palaces.
Entrance to the site is through the east facing approach road. Kottah paved front yard leads to Verandah
that sits on a small koi pond adjacent to frosted glass covered car port. Veranda leads to the central
circulation axis of that has a focal point of patio.inbuilt seating in the living area becomes a part of the
window openings and has storage units below. Palm wood topped staircase is placed between the living
and dining areas to act as a buffer. Dining is a double height volume placed between a green niche and
central court, which is at close proximity with kitchen.High ceiling of dining area helps in passive cooling
and create a strong visual connection between the floor plates. Programs in ground floor comprises of
common areas and two bedrooms with attached toilets. Upper floor plate has a library, home office,two
bedrooms with attached toilets and a east facing balcony.
Interiors: House Dyuthi evokes a bohemian aesthetic essence in terms of having a base colour for each
space, low height furniture, flooring patterns and abundance of indoor plants. Indoor plants help to
reduce the stress level and keeping a clean indoor air by absorbing toxins. Bedrooms have inbuilt bed
coat with storage units, side table, wardrobe and mirror unit that follow a base colour and consistent
wooden finish. We also took the opportunity to explore customised hanging and wall mount lights which
reflect the same design philosophy.
Materials: Dyuthi’s rustic material palette imparts a sense of warmth and contrast. Corten steel
perforations and their strategic placement at ceiling level ensure air circulation by stack effect, thus
creating a cooler and low pressure interior environment. Perforated corten steel ornate the interiors
with moving patterns of daylight and at night the steel facade shimmers in its own indoor lighting.
Corten steel facade and MS perforated members used for skylights and railings help daylight to sip into
the interiors and change constantly following the sun path throughout the year. Flooring material of the
residence is primarily polished kottah, with Jaisalmer granite, Nanowhite granite that form intriguing
geometric patterns.Numerous kilns situated near the site locale made it easy to choose bricks as
predominant material for load bearing as well as exposed walls. Reclaimed Mangalore roof tiles used in
the project are sourced from different demolition sites nearby.Interior furniture is customised to fit into
the overall design philosophy of the residence with its consistent wooden finish and colour palette.