#tropicalresidence

A short walk from the heart of San Pedro, Belize, this oceanfront retreat was designed by The Ranch Mine and Designs by MB as a celebration of togetherness, craft, and coastal living. Created for a retired inventor and an interior designer, partners in life and vision, the home is both a personal escape and a destination for gathering, built to host long stays with family and friends in one of their favorite places on Earth. Dan Ryan Studio Dan Ryan Studio Set on a narrow, half-acre lot, the project was shaped by three core ambitions: to embrace the outdoors, withstand the coastal elements, and reflect the creative, welcoming spirit of its owners. The result is a compound-like layout with a main home, two guest casitas, a caretak... More

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT NOTE Siri is a tropical oasis cut away from the hustle and bustle of the tech city of Bengaluru. Located in Karishma hills, a beautiful layout on the fringes of the Turahalli forest, the site was the perfect locale for this with its majestic teak, mango and coconut trees. These trees and the gentle topography of the site was also the perfect start point for the design. Shamanth Patil photography Shamanth Patil photography Shamanth Patil photography The house is designed as a seamless extension of the natural landscape - respecting, enhancing and celebrating the existing vegetation while creating a luxurious and sustainable living environment. The structure is positioned to maximize natural light and ve... More

Nestled amidst the natural contours of its landscape, ‘Aanandham’ exudes an aura of tranquilly and joy, where every corner whispers grandeur and comfort. Located near Greenfield Stadium,Kazhakootam,the emerging extension of the capital city of Kerala, has a unique elevation, rising from the steep road below .Situated on a wide plot, the welcoming façade with lush greenery intertwined with the stone façade offers a haven of unbounded delight! OUT OF FOCUS OUT OF FOCUS OUT OF FOCUS OUT OF FOCUS Created for a politician-businessman and his family of four children, this 4700 sq.ft residence spanning two floors has 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, one large dining area, kitchen, study room, gym and a bar... More

Client: JIJO JOSE & FAMILY Plot area: 16 cents Built Up Area: 3000 sq.ft. Architects: City Futures Design Collaborative,  Structural Consultants: Triangle Studio Photography: Iksha Studio Ar. Althaf, IKSHA STUDIO The ‘LEVEL ONE’ house is a four bedroom residential home located in Kollam, Kerala. The plot is just 500m away from the coast along the busy Priyadarshini Road with a strong monsoon influenced climate. The home is designed for a business couple and their three teenage daughters. Embracing the monsoon rain was a primary concern of the client. The couple also wanted the main living spaces spread across in one single level yet without losing connection between the rooms.  Ar. Althaf, IKSHA STUDI... More