VILAKK

Project brief - VILAKK RESIDENCE Client brief Sumesh, and his family want to build his dream home at his native place Payyanur, a vibrant town known for its cultural heritage, traditions, and scenic charm also has a rich history that blends folklore like theyyam, spirituality, and artistry. Being a devout spiritualist and residing in a village with rich cultural heritage, he wanted the symbolisation of the local context and the richness of the temple architecture to reflect in the very own space that can be defined as his home. Location of the project Ramanthali Village, Payyanur ,Kannur district, Kerala The site is situated in a rural area which is closely associated with Theyyam, an ancient ritual art form that showcases the region's spiritual depth and cultural pride. As we approach the site, we encounter the beauty of paddy fields and the intricate character of Northern Kerala temples. Hence it was crucial that the design enhances the context, rather than being an odd character in the midst of the rich culture. This was the root of the concept that later evolved as the core of the design. The residence, its surrounding landscape and every detail that comprises it, harmoniously evolves as part of the site context, as if it had always belonged there. The residence has its frontal approach welcomed by a pond, rhythmically adjacent to the sitout which then leads to the main entrance of the house. The spaces follow an open plan layout, with the core public and semi public spaces such as the living, dining and kitchen forming the linear open core of the house. The interiors seamlessly blend to the landscape by the use of large openings and the courtyard space facing it.This is the core interacting zone of the whole residence, where the warmth of the sun, the subtleness of the rain and the best view is all experienced, owing to the north orientation. The symmetry of the overall form is nuanced with a large door opening, additionally providing ventilation and acts as the primary face of the house; the elevation that