Article source: Wallmakers

Nestled in a quaint township, is this rammed earth residence for a family of six. The site was at a slope with remnants of many demolished buildings.  Maximizing the given area the building is set in multiple levels to accommodate the family and to meet the client’s dreams in the most feasible way.

There is a lot of potential in dealing with small urban and sub-urban homes for clients who approach architects with limited budgets and elaborate programs. Houses are aspirational investments for many in developing sub-urban landscape of India sometimes demanding a lifetime of savings from the clients. Very different from weekend homes, these houses have become prototypes in themselves and act as pivots for the life of the inhabitants.

Front-View-of-the-building, Image Courtesy © Anand Jaju

• Architects: Wallmakers
• Project: Debris House – Residence for Mr. Biju Mathew
• Location: St.Peter’s Junction, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
• Photography: Anand Jaju
• Lead Architects: Vinu Daniel
• Team: Archana Nambiar, Jinsy Ann Rajan, Shobitha Jacob, Melvin Davis, Vijith, Abdul Aseeb, Sagar Kudtarkar, Dawal Dasari, Suhaas, Shekkizar, Srivarshini JM
• Masonry Contractors: P.S. Suresh – Shivranjini Constructions, Pondicherry
• Fabrication Team: Kunjumon James -J.K steels
• MEP: Unni Krishnan, Sajith Lal
• Gross Built Area (square meters or square foot): 194 sq m
• Completion Year: 2015

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