pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields

house of quad reimagines kerala’s vernacular architecture

 

Set amid Kottayam’s paddy fields and rubber plantations in India, the House of Quad merges Kerala’s traditional architectural vernacular with contemporary design elements. Realized by Thomas Parambil Architects, the residence reimagines the quintessential Kerala house with sloping roofs, central courtyards, and extensive use of timber to create a space that is rooted yet modern.

 

Amidst the labyrinth of volumes that shape the project, a colossal cantilever evokes a sense of grandeur and transforms the otherwise traditional architectural form. Meanwhile inside, instead of confining living spaces within four walls, the intention was to create a fluid, open-plan layout where spaces organically flow into one another, retaining connectivity with nature. 

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
all images courtesy of Thomas Parambil Architects

 

 

thomas parambil architects creates organic movement

 

A central courtyard anchors House of Quad, surrounded by juxtaposed volumes with pitched roofs, all interconnected by flat-roofed corridors. This spatial arrangement allows for a fluidity of movement and function, creating adaptable spaces that can be enclosed for privacy or left open to embrace nature. ‘It’s a home that breathes and evolves with its inhabitants, a living entity in its own right,’ notes the team at Thomas Parambil Architects.

 

The project serves as a precedent for environmentally conscious architecture. Oriented to harness the natural wind flow, the home features a Jali wall — a perforated screen that prioritizes natural ventilation and lighting. Combined with the open layout, this element ensures that the interior remains comfortable even on the hottest days, significantly reducing the need for artificial cooling. Maximizing sunlight penetration, natural light too floods the spaces throughout the day. A 600-square-foot lily pond further assists in modulating the home’s microclimate, offering visual and sensory tranquility. Within, the Indian practice has also mindfully mapped sleek furniture designed to aesthetically represent the confluence of the architect’s Kerala roots and Bangalore’s modernity.

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
amidst the labyrinth of volumes, the colossal cantilever evokes a sense of grandeur

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
the protrusion transforms the otherwise traditional architectural form into a contemporary home

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
set amid Kottayam’s paddy fields and rubber plantations in India

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
a 600-square-foot lily pond assists in modulating the home’s microclimate

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natural light floods the spaces throughout the day

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
instead of confining living spaces within four walls, the intention was to create a fluid, open-plan layout

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
spaces organically flow into one another, retaining connection with nature

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
a central courtyard anchors House of Quad

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
merging Kerala’s traditional architectural vernacular with contemporary design elements

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
Thomas Parambil Architects has mindfully mapped sleek furniture

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
elements aesthetically represent the confluence of the architect’s Kerala roots and Bangalore’s modernity

pitched roof volume cantilevers from thomas parambil's house amid kerala paddy fields
the home features a Jali wall – a perforated screen that prioritizes natural ventilation and lighting

 

 

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natural tones root the house its environment, expansive paddy fields
natural tones root the house its environment, expansive paddy fields
natural light floods the spaces throughout the day
natural light floods the spaces throughout the day

project info:

 

name: House of Quad
architect: Thomas Parambil Architects

location: Kerala, India

client: Reuben John Joseph

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