In the woods

Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, Plavu Residences in Wayanad, Kerala is inspired by the grammar of mountain lodges and a native design aesthetic

- TASNEEM POCKETWALA

Showcasing a joyous interplay of stone and wood, the property is hidden amongst dense foliage and designed keeping sustainability in mind. There is a spiritual ethos attached to Earthitects, quickly identifiable in the way they've approached the project. "I start from a core belief that God is the greatest architect, and nature is the greatest design to ever exist," says George E. Ramapuram, principal architect at Earthitects.