an open grid of structural steel was used to bring a sense of “industrial elegance” to House XO KeralaIndia, designed by local architecture studio 3dor concepts,
The 205 square meter residence was designed for a client with a background in the steel industry and is located on a site surrounded by large mango trees in the coastal town of Tanur.
3dor concepts The design of the home aimed to blend “natural beauty with industrial design elements”, with a large floor plan to create a loft-style space with high ceilings and full-height windows overlooking the surrounding garden. Steel frame was used.
Similar to a game of tic-tac-toe, a large white metal
The studio explained, “This tight site required careful space planning to accommodate parking, privacy and functionality, while also fostering a strong connection with nature through expansive windows and an open layout that extends to the exterior.” Invites people.”
“The design features clean lines, minimal furnishings and industrial elements such as exposed steel beams and large glass windows, creating an aesthetic that is both attractive and functional, while maximizing space and maintaining openness to the tropical surroundings.” Blends seamlessly with.”
Set back from the front of the site to make space for a covered verandah as well as a driveway, the living, dining and kitchen areas occupy a long, narrow area at the northeastern corner of the house, with a fully glazed There are walls that can be kept open.
On the smaller first floor, an additional living space overlooks the ground floor and connects to two en-suite bedrooms with full-height windows that are protected by a metal grid on the exterior of the house.
“The selection of materials focused on sustainability and efficiency. I-section and C-section steel beams were used to reduce construction time and add industrial flair,” the studio explained.
“Concrete walls were kept to a minimum and lightweight fly ash bricks made from recycled materials were used throughout the home,” it said. “The durable deck-sheet roofing provides thermal insulation, meeting a modern industrial aesthetic while ensuring energy efficiency.”
The interior decoration was kept minimal and largely white to create a simple backdrop to the natural surroundings and a feeling of “openness and airiness”, with wooden grids on the walls referencing the house’s facade.
3dor Concepts was founded in 2013 by architects Muhammad Ziyad CP, Ahmad Thanem Abdul Majeed and Muhammad Naseem M. The studio’s previous projects include Another house in Kerala covered with a huge tiled roof,
Also in Kerala, the Bureau of Tropical Architecture recently designed a house Which blends “old world charm with the modern”,
photography is by Studio Iksha,
