Aashiyana

Malappuram, Kerala

Set within a lush two-acre ancestral property in Wandoor, Kerala, Aashiyana is a home that blends vernacular wisdom with modern functionality. The home draws deeply from traditional Kerala architecture, incorporating open-to-sky courtyards, sloping roofs, and colonnaded verandahs, while responding to the needs of a contemporary family rooted in heritage. Built using laterite, granite, and recycled Chettinad wood, the residence embraces natural materials and passive climatic strategies. Internal and external courtyards, deep overhangs, and carefully oriented openings foster seamless indoor-outdoor interaction. The spatial layout is guided by intuitive movement and moments of pause, with corridor seating, large bay windows, and corner sit-outs enhancing experiential quality. The central pond and landscaped thresholds offer sensory calm and ecological benefit. Aashiyana reflects a return to grounded, place-based living. Through material honesty, spatial softness, and a strong relationship with nature, the home stands as a timeless interpretation of Kerala’s domestic legacy.

Published 28 July 2025

Published on 28th July 2025

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Yadu Pradeep

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V****P

Principal Architect

N****M

Principal Architect

Project Info

Location

Malappuram, Kerala

Plot Area

98,004 sq. ft.

Facing

East

No. of Car Parks

Project Timeline

2016–2024

Built-up Area

10,500 sq. ft.

No. of Rooms

Project Cost

INR 00,00,00 / sq. ft.

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