30/09/2026
Proposed Commercial & Hotel | Kumily, Kerala
Architecture that responds to the terrain.
Set within the lush landscape of Kumily — the gateway to Thekkady and the spice heartland of Kerala, this proposed commercial-cum-hospitality development is conceived around the natural steep contour of the site.
Rather than cutting and flattening the terrain, the design works with the existing slope, creating a layered architectural composition where the lower levels accommodate the hotel, while the ground and first floors house commercial spaces with direct road visibility and access.
The façade combines warm timber screens, geometric jaali-inspired patterns, vertical fins and expansive glazing, creating a contemporary tropical expression. Green cascading planting softens the built form and establishes a strong connection between architecture and the surrounding landscape.
A design approach where the terrain becomes part of the architecture.