Mahir Aalam

PAVILION HOUSE Location: Ponnani, Kerala Plot Area: 1 Acre Built Up: 6950 sq.ft. Start year: 2019 Completion: 2022 The main idea was to merge the built with in the landscape. As the building ages and trees grows, the built and unbuilt will become more and more seamless. The design response primarily to the context and brings its essence with in. The central court is kept as the focus by the allure of red bricks representing the traditional nadumuttom. Area have been woven together to create seamless floor spaces with a few landscaped elements. The split-level renders better connectivity within the house, allowing private spaces to overlook the central court. The Material palette is kept minimal, Kota stone flooring captures reflection and while exposed concrete ceiling add a rustic charm. Wooden flooring and the details bring in richness, with white walls tying it all together. Courtyard have been designed to serve multiple functions, making the space flexible and multifunctional. Deck could occasionally turn into a gathering space / even a stage during festive gathering which the client had expressed a need for early on, in their requirements. Skylights were added to create interest within the space. A well-lit home, the house sufficiently lit in the daytime with the light that comes in through skylight and slit windows eliminating the need for artificial