Project: Stone Lodges – Private Residences, Wayanad, Kerala
Architects: Earthitects, Bengaluru
Nestled amongst the hills of Wayanad, the project—a set of 15 villas— is designed to intertwine harmoniously with the natural landscape. The experience of everyday living by allying with Mother Earth was re-imagined in designing and creating these dwellings that are in harmony with oneself and the natural environment. The advent of ultra-high-speed internet, the ability to now work from anywhere in the world, and the abundant availability of conveniences for everyday living has led the architects to pioneer a new philosophy in living, called ‘reverse urbanization’. Severed by the modern, urban-centric lifestyles and changes in the way of life brought about by today’s work culture, there is now, more than ever, a need for balance and a longing for man to reconnect with nature. A longing fulfi lled by the establishment of a second home that is ‘one with nature’.
Drawing inspiration from the grammar of ‘mountain lodges’ and the native design aesthetic, the project showcases an interplay of stone and wood. Staying true to the eco-friendly ethos, the villas are crafted with natural materials—with wooden flooring, random rubble walls, cobblestone pathways and log rafters—and are designed ‘around nature, rather than on it’, such that the existing flora and natural features such as boulders, play their part in enhancing this carefully designed living experience.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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