Traditional architecture

Oachira, a small yet culturally vibrant town in the Kollam district of Kerala, is celebrated for its spiritual essence, anchored by the iconic Oachira Temple. Known as a temple without walls, Oachira is a unique confluence of spirituality, nature, and traditional rituals. The temple stands amidst expansive landscapes and lush greenery, embodying the region’s cultural and ecological ethos. Ar.Syam sreesylam Nestled near a kaavu a sacred grove intrinsic to Kerala’s heritage this residential project harmoniously blends the cultural significance of its surroundings with traditional architectural design. The plot is enveloped in nature’s bounty, marked by towering trees, dense foliage, and an inherent tranquillity that in... More

In the heart of Gujarat's warm, arid climate near Karjan, Vadodara, The Continuum House seamlessly blends heritage preservation and contemporary adaptation within the village landscape. It pays tribute to ancestral legacy while meeting present-day living requirements, utilizing lime and traditional building methods to maintain a naturally cool interior. The Space Tracing Company The project faced challenges stemming from the preservation of adobe brick foundations. Retaining the existing foundation while erecting new walls posed complexities, necessitating careful retention of portions of the ground floor walls and delicate demolition of sections of the old structure. Preservation efforts extended to salvaging intricately carved eleme... More

Our design, inspired by the nature and local environment potentials, is a response to the environmental issues. Our creative solution is in line with a trend, in which the architectural design considers the consequences of environment destruction by human beings and seeks a sustainable futuristic solution. Utilizing the new construction methods and digital tools, our idea has evolved considering local traditions, in order to achieve a design in which local skills and environmental conditions can be employed to create a sustainable environment and an enjoyable space. We want to be of small yet positive help in construction of such buildings over the world, so that the environment can be kept desirable for the future generations. Our pr... More

Additions and alterations to a California Bungalow house, including a new first floor, rear ground floor, pool and garage.One owner wanted the original character retained, the other a clean, contemporary feel.The original house facing the street was retained, with several features re-instated such as the porch, bay window and internal fixtures.The new additions are contemporary with a raw quality using plywood cladding and unpainted steel work. Internally, the Living spaces are bright and airy, opening to the pool, garden and deck with an extendable awning for weather protection.The transition from heavy rendered masonry to lightweight plywood cladding then skeletal exposed steel framing is reinforced using colour, details and fittings... More

Additions and alterations to a California Bungalow house, including a new first floor, rear ground floor, and garage.The original house facing the street was retained, and a new garage excavated under.The new additions are externally in keeping with the original house but internally contemporary creating bright open planning that maximises the harbour views and breezes. Completed 2011 More

Designing for Dexter’s is a huge opportunity – one that the CAS design team was recently tasked with. The concept of designing the façade of a corner store is a daunting one, but to create one for a Dexter’s corner store in a major area of London, UK is even more challenging. The team was asked to functionally adapt an existing exterior of an old building to represent a slightly more contemporary aesthetic. The designers rose to the challenge and created a design that artfully matches the old-school classical aura of the original, but with a modern twist. The white moldings complement the vintage bricks from the old exterior exceptionally well, and the overall execution has been carried out brilliantly. More

The project Villa CP, the restoration of an old Catalan farmhouse, serves as inspiration for the installation that ZEST Architecture will present in Palazzo Mora, as participant in the exhibition “Time Space Existence”, organized by the Global Art Affairs Foundation. Villa CP is a restoration project, whereby a 21st century house has beencreated inside an old stone structure. Theexisting stone walls have been largelyrebuilt, with enormous openings towards the landscape linking the house to its spectacularsurroundings: a National Park of cork oak with distant views towards the Mediterranean. ZEST Architecture’s work is always marked by sustainability, so it may not come as asurprise that this project sports materials and elemen... More