Traditional House Plan for Timeless Living
Exterior · Simplex
- Type
- Exterior
- Structure
- Simplex
- Style
- modern, traditional
- Approx. Built-Up Area
- 2000 - 2400 sq.ft. (Customizable)
- Suggested Plot Size
- Minimum 3500 sq.ft. (Ideal: 4500 sq.ft.+)
- Assumed Layout
- 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Living, Dining, Kitchen, Verandah (Customizable)
Design Highlights
- Iconic Sloping Terracotta Roof: A beautifully crafted, high-pitched sloping roof with traditional clay tiles provides exceptional protection from sun and rain, a hallmark of Kerala architecture.
- Central Roof Gable (
Mukhappu): A distinctive triangular gable at the front of the roof adds architectural character and improves attic ventilation, keeping the home cooler. - Deep, Shaded Verandah: A spacious and inviting verandah supported by simple yet stately stone-clad pillars, creating the perfect semi-outdoor space for relaxation.
- Clean & Minimalist Palette: A classic combination of crisp white plaster walls, elegant grey stone pillars, and rich, dark polished wood for doors and windows.
- Grounded Single-Story Layout: The design offers the convenience and accessibility of single-level living, promoting a connected family atmosphere.
- Elevated Plinth Entrance: A wide, raised plinth with dark stone steps provides a dignified sense of arrival and practical protection from the elements.
Specifications
- Design Name
- The Kerala Serenity
- Architectural Style
- Traditional Kerala / South Indian Vernacular
- Key Exterior Materials
- Terracotta Roof Tiles, Stone Clad Pillars, Polished Wood, White Plaster
- Foundation Type
- To be designed by a structural engineer based on specific site's soil test report.
- Structure
- RCC Framed Structure
- Ideal Orientation
- Versatile, but traditionally East or North facing entrances are preferred.