in kerala, india, architecture studio LIJO RENY has completed a house on a narrow plot, characterized by a corten steel surface that provides natural ventilation. titled ‘the breathing wall residence’, the three-storey dwelling replaces the client’s previous home, which provided little natural light and a limited connection with its surroundings. ‘it was difficult to know if it was day or night, or for that matter rain or sunshine, while inside the client’s previous dingy home that stood on this site,’ explain the architects.
the structure occupies a site that measures just 6 x 16 meters
all images by praveen mohandas, unless otherwise stated
conceived as a prototype for narrow plots, LIJO RENY architects’ design occupies a site that measures just 6 x 16 meters. a centrally positioned atrium rises through the center of the home, providing both natural light and ventilation. this landscaped core connects the building with a staircase that adjoins the two enclosed blocks to the east and west. in order to facilitate ventilation through other parts of the home, the design team used a weathering steel wall — resistant to the region’s harsh tropical climate.
the design is characterized by a weathering steel wall
the ground level contains provision for a parked car, as well as the home’s primary living accommodation and one of the residence’s three bedrooms. another bedroom is found at the storey above, alongside a spacious family area and a more private study. the uppermost level houses a further bedroom, with a private bathroom and a roof terrace. see more architecture in india on designboom here.
living accommodation at ground level
the residence is brightly and naturally illuminated
lush vegetation is included throughout the scheme
dining area at ground level
a centrally positioned atrium rises through the center of the home
image by suneesh suresh
a staircase connects two blocks to the east and west
a communal lounge at the building’s intermediate storey
the bedroom at the uppermost storey
the ‘breathing wall’ provides natural ventilation
image by LRa
the project is located in the indian state of kerala
project info:
project: the breathing wall residence
location: nellikkunnu, thrissur, india
site: 169 sqm (4.10 cents)
total built up area: 2,200 sqf
completed: december 2015
architect: LIJO.RENY.architects, thrissur, kerala
interiors: LIJO.RENY.architects
landscape: LIJO.RENY.architects
design team: ar. reny lijo and ar. lijo jos
structures: rosmey, keystone engineers
photography: praveen mohandas, suneesh suresh, and LRa
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