Exterior view of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Exterior view of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Exterior view of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Entrance of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Foyer of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Formal living of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Upon entering the second zone, you'll find an open family living and dining area seamlessly connected to the outdoor landscape. An indoor courtyard within this zone enhances cross ventilation and circulation. For privacy, the kitchen and its related areas are discreetly tucked away, with connections to the dining court on one side and the main entry court on the other, facilitating easy access to the car porch and front yard.
The third zone, consists of three bedrooms, a pooja/prayer area, and an adjacent courtyard, all accessible via a private corridor. To cater to those with difficulty navigating different levels, one of the bedrooms is conveniently placed at the same level as the family area. Each of these bedrooms is entered through a foyer that doubles as a dressing area and connects to an internal open-to-sky courtyard. These bedrooms and their attached toilets open into this courtyard, offering residents the chance to enjoy the refreshing southwesterly winds and the beauty of monsoon rains.
Formal living of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Formal living of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Formal living of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Dining of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
The conveniently located staircase at the main block's entry provides access to the upper floor. This floor includes the entertainment room, which also functions as a family space, the master bedroom, which extends into a semi-open lounge area, and incorporates a dressing area along with a toilet. The first floor, exposed to the elements, is wrapped in a protective screen crafted from thin fluted terracotta blocks that are elegantly slid onto a vertical metal tube framework. This screen envelops the entire first floor, shielding it from the intense sun and rain, while also offering a private passage accessible from every room.
The building's architectural form holds significance and interest throughout the entire exterior of the house, primarily reflecting the internal volumes and offering hints about the interiors. In contrast to the sinuous and expressive walls featured in 'The Running Wall Residence,' designed by the architects for the homeowner's brother, the exposed laterite walls in this residence exude a robust and solid presence throughout the project. It projects from the building in places forming recesses within the landscape, providing seclusion and privacy.
‘The Stoic Wall Residence’ gracefully extends its living spaces to the outdoors, seamlessly merging interior and exterior realms. Employing a harmonious blend of light and substantial materials, its clean linear designs find a counterpoint in the numerous courtyards seamlessly woven into the structure with each of the primary rooms on the ground floor opens either to landscaped external areas, internal open-to-sky courtyards, or in some cases, both. These courtyards serve as focal points that connect and diffuse the spaces, imbuing the home with a deliberate sense of weightlessness while harmoniously engaging with the surrounding natural environment.
Dining of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Dining of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Courtyard of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Courtyard of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Kitchen of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Kitchen of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Upper Family Living of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
The interiors of this house have been meticulously designed to seamlessly integrate with the overall aesthetic. The furniture and decor exude a charming simplicity, and to add a personal touch, fine art photography by the homeowner's brother adorns the walls. The thoughtful selection of materials and colours, both inside and outside the building, such as exposed laterite, terracotta, teak wood, stone pavers, exposed concrete, and more, imparts a profound sense of warmth. The landscape too has been sensitively managed to enhance the desired ambiance, with a thoughtful intervention that involves the integration of several native plant varieties and trees alongside the existing ones.
These elements and more collectively serve as essential anchors, grounding the house firmly within its natural surroundings, evoking a traditional palette that harmonizes with the distinctive context of northern Kerala. The design language employed at ‘The Stoic Wall Residence’ is unapologetically modern, yet the soul this house remains profoundly regional.
Upper Family Living of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Master Bedroom of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Master Bedroom of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Master Bedroom of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Bedroom of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Bedroom 2 of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Master Bedroom Dressing area of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Toilet of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Upper Passage of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Dusk light exterior view of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
Dusk light exterior view of The Stoic Wall Residence by LIJO.RENY.architects
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