HOUSE NO:12, CHENNAI

Nestled in a quiet, dead-end street away from the hustle and bustle of Mogappair is House No:12, a 21st century residence with subtle touches of timeless tradition. The layout is contemporary, with an open-plan and a double high ceiling, yet vaasthu compliant and with a traditional sloped roof facade. The elements used throughout the residence accentuate its vernacular ambience without intruding upon the contemporary character of the house. Intricately detailed teak wood doors, Athangudi tiles and terracotta roof tiles lend an unmistakably South Indian character while the Italian marble flooring, minimalist lighting and  coupled open plan brings in a contemporary ambience. Brick cladding tiles and bamboo partitions lend an air of classy rusticism to the spaces.