hybrid office-residence extends raw concrete balcony above recessed timber mass in india

"3dor Aapees, designed by 3dor Concepts, is a mixed-use project located in Chalad, Kannur, Kerala, . The building integrates and residential functions within a semi-urban context, framed by a green landscape on one side and residential neighborhoods on the other. The design balances the public character of the office with the privacy required for the residence, while maintaining spatial connections between both functions."

"The residential level, situated on the basement floor, is organized through zoning based on privacy needs. Public spaces such as the living room are oriented toward the northwest, using their position as a buffer against the evening sun. A waterbody between the living and dining areas separates public and semi-private zones while contributing to natural cooling, ventilation, and daylight. At ground level, the office is accessed through a veranda that acts as a transitional space between exterior and interior."

3dor Aapees is a mixed-use office and residence in Chalad, Kannur, Kerala, sited between a green landscape and residential neighborhoods. The design follows the site's natural slope with linear massing to minimize topographic disturbance and introduces a void to prevent clustering while creating visual and physical links between floors. Daylight and ventilation are directed to both residential and office areas. The basement residence uses privacy-based zoning, a northwest-oriented living room, and a waterbody to separate public and semi-private zones while aiding cooling. The ground-level office features a veranda entry, open flexible layouts, meeting spaces overlooking the waterbody, and balconies that reinforce outdoor connections.

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