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Ma belle jungle ! Un plaisir d'arriver et de partir avec cet environnement !

Welcoming entryway with tropical art and credenza. Accessories make the space! Shark sculpture is Ohia burl and kao wood. Sunset painting commissioned from Betty Hay Freeland. Turtle sculpture by Dale Zarella carved from Kou wood. Antique Chinese credenza and black lacquer cabinet from Brown-Kobayashi in Wailuku provides ample storage. Handmade paddle from Hana Coast gallery. Hanging in hallway are antique menu covers from Matson.

The Bermuda-style entry is supported by cast stone columns and covered by hip roof of concrete roof tiles. A mahogany-framed pergola, also supported by cast stone columns, flanks each side of the entry. Materials include custom-made wood french doors, 6 over 6 double hung windows with custom-made operable wood louvered shutters, and travertine pavers.

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The mural depicts an extension to the terrace. Mirror on the kitchen wall to the right. Entrance console-dining buffet has mirror in the back too. At night lights bounce all around.

Olivier Koning

Photo By Ron Rosenzweig

Nalukett Elevation and layout The main attraction of this quadrangular design residence is its open-to-sky central courtyard or nadumuttam which lets in a lot of ventilation and light that showcases the harmonious blend of aesthetics, functionality, and climatic suitability. This two-storied five-bedroom home built with Reinforcement Cement Concrete, laterite brick, wood and stones balances the need for privacy along with a sense of community. The chuttu verandah or the hallway around the central courtyard segregates the formal living space, bedrooms, dining area, prayer room, kitchen and stair area. A Puja space located in the east side of the courtyard underlines the spiritual harmony within the home. This functional design preserves and promotes traditional and cultural practices. The north east cornered kitchen is open to the dining area built with teak wood finished veneered marine plywood in a traditional design extended with a vadakkini or a workspace. Unlike traditional houses that adhere to certain design principles, the overall height of joineries and rooms is elevated and the ventilation windows below the roof slab increase air circulation and maintain cool temperatures. It also incorporates contemporary amenities such as home automation, solar electric system, modern equipped bathrooms, rain-water harvesting and proper drainage systems. Home interiors The courtyard with stone tulsi planter and the prayer room holds a special place in the hearts of the inhabitants as eye-catching idols of Indian deities symbolise spiritualism, tradition and beliefs. Lighting, furniture and fabrics are set in traditional themes. Black palm, jackfruit, mahogany and teak wood are mainly used for making furniture and interior panelling works. Terracotta clay floor tiles with epoxy joint fillers and black vitrified tile border are used for flooring, and GI frames with wooden panelling are used on stairs. The rustic charm is endured by painting half of the wall of the common area with an earthen yellow colour and border design. While, chaarupadi or the inclined step in the wall-to courtyard visible from the main door and the traditional wooden swing adds elements to a vintage setting, various antique pieces and mural paintings raises fascination in the spectators. The intricate wooden and stone carvings on the main door, pillars, beams, roof ceilings , sitting bench and front steps make it even more impressive which celebrates the nuances of traditional architecture. The reflection of the artistic legacy of skilled craftsmen is blending within the interior design. The design's adaptability to the tropical climatic conditions and lifestyle needs of Kerala ensures a sustainable living environment. The focus on cross-ventilation, ample windows and natural lighting ensures the stability of indoor temperature in living spaces during the hot seasons. The verandas and corridors help promote air circulation and the roofs of west side bedrooms are designed with an additional layer of sunshade below the actual roof shade acting as double-layer shading elements that control evening sunlight and heat from entering the interior spaces, thereby keeping the bedroom interiors cool and comfortable at night. Roofs Interestingly, rather than typical homes, this grand home is merged with three types of roofs. The roofs of bedrooms are built with Reinforcement Cement Concrete flattened slab layered by terracotta tile providing insulation and protection from the tropical climate's intense heat and heavy rainfall whereas the space between the two layers with GI pipe frames above acts as the attic. Wooden frames with terracotta tiles are used in verandas. They are constructed with proper slope roofs for efficient drainage to withstand heavy monsoons and minimise the risk of water accumulation.

A covered walkway through a terraced courtyard provides access to this villa. River stones were used in the planting beds and incorporated into the floor tiles. Local terra cotta sculptures from Cedars Pottery in Antigua were used.

L'entrée a gagné en caractère et en chaleur grâce à un parti prix coloré dans les tons bleus, verts et rosés. Un meuble, des paniers, une banquette sur mesure, un grand miroir rond et des patères viennent ajouter de la fonctionnalité à cet espace.

This louvre-style wrought iron door is a beautiful addition to any coastal style home.