Traditional indian houses interior

With a stunning central courtyard, this home in Manipal by design firm Vriksh celebrates indigenous crafts from South India and Rajasthan

This home in Pune designed by Studio TAB blends the owners’ South Indian heritage seamlessly into the local architectural milieu.

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Named after the client's grandmother, 'Vanaja' the courtyard house is a tribute to our culture and heritage. The home is located at Manipal which is a beautiful hilltop town that has views of the Arabian sea on the west and the western ghats to its east. While the home essentially has southern vibes celebrating local materials and craftsmanship, even with the random rubble boundary walls.

We call this the Minimal Indian House - ‘Minimal’, as there is no ostentation or decoration of any kind. Minimalist house design with traditional Indian elements, where the building elements like walls, floors, roof reveals, themselves as it is - walls are in stabilised mud blocks (Smb). Floor is natural Kota and the ceiling are filler slab roofing and the staircase treads are in Fossil Jaisalmer.

When we think of Indian design, our mind usually goes straight to architectural works. But there are in our vernacular design language, elements and features that have become almost emblematic of ethnic interior design. There are many examples, but we’ve listed some of our favorites, based on its continued popularity in contemporary homes! Image Courtesy: Image 1: Two Storey Design Studio Image 2: The Samode Haveli, Jaipur Image 3: Ishita Sitwala

Located in a village near Mayavaram, Asikkad House showcases the heritage of a Chettinad house, brought together in rich configurations. The design intends to reimagine Chettinad architecture and conserve the cultural significance it holds. The complex comprises the main house, a separate kitchen block, and two cottages. The main house and kitchen block connected by a passage contain individual open courtyards within them. An array of intricately crafted columns adorn the verandahs, and the…

We call this the Minimal Indian House - ‘Minimal’, as there is no ostentation or decoration of any kind. Minimalist house design with traditional Indian elements, where the building elements like walls, floors, roof reveals, themselves as it is - walls are in stabilised mud blocks (Smb). Floor is natural Kota and the ceiling are filler slab roofing and the staircase treads are in Fossil Jaisalmer.

Located on the outskirts of Thrissur, Hridayam is a 2200-sq.ft. residence nestled among the trees immersed in the traditionally southern practices.