MALA HOUSE

The Mala house – “Nostalgia” embodies that innate human need of staying connected to nature. The setting is commensurate with this desire: it sits ensconced within the tropical lushness of a rural area in Kerala’s Thrissur district, drawing its energy from the green milieu and the crisp, unpolluted air. 

 

The site on which the 2700-square-foot home stands is bound by a road on the south. From here, the land gradually slopes towards the north. Mala takes advantage of this gradient, sitting gently on the incline such that from the road, only the roof and some part of the fenestration is visible. This reduces the visual scale of the builtform, helping it meld with the rustic surroundings.