"Ethereal Whisper, developed by Project 51 A (h), is a in Karimannoor, Idukki, , designed for a couple who returned to Kerala after years in Canada in search of a slower, land-connected life. Set at the natural high point of a two-acre rubber plantation, the house occupies an existing clearing and responds to the site's contours, climate, and rhythms of plantation living rather than reshaping them."
"The semi-circular plan follows the terrain, organizing spaces around a central living core where cooking, dining, and gathering merge into a single, open volume. Three bedrooms extend outward with varying orientations, balancing openness and privacy, while a triangular bedroom introduces contrast within the radial layout and frames views of the surrounding areca groves. A skylit washroom draws soft daylight from above, enhancing the sense of calm within the interior."
"Studio Project 51 A (h) employs porosity as a defining architectural principle. Instead of conventional windows, locally fabricated perforated metal panels and semi-circular corrugated sheets form a breathable outer skin, allowing cross-ventilation, filtered daylight, and visual connection to the landscape. A shallow water body traces the curve of the western veranda, functioning as a passive cooling element and a reflective threshold between inside and outside. The sloping roof folds low toward the ground, helping the structure merge into the plantation setting."
The house sits at the natural high point of a two-acre rubber plantation in Karimannoor, Idukki, occupying an existing clearing and following the site's contours and climate. A semi-circular plan organizes spaces around a central living core where cooking, dining and gathering merge into one open volume. Three bedrooms radiate outward with varied orientations, and a triangular bedroom frames views of surrounding areca groves. A skylit washroom brings soft daylight. A breathable outer skin of locally fabricated perforated metal panels and semi-circular corrugated sheets enables cross-ventilation and filtered light. A western shallow water body provides passive cooling. Construction uses mud interlock bricks, a poured-earth wall, reclaimed tiles, and reused floor tiles for low-impact building and material longevity.
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