One of a kind house in Alappuzha with plenty of ravishing features

The design of this eco-friendly house in Haripad, Alappuzha, may instantly captivate anyone who sees it. It presents a different aesthetic vibe from various angles. This is the highlight of the house of Abhilash and his family. The material used to build the house is the star here - terracotta hollow bricks. This gives the house an earthy tone and a distinct feel. The advantages are its heat resistance, reduced need for concrete, and faster construction compared to other bricks.

The house is approximately 3200 square feet on 18-cent plot. A terracotta jaali (lattice screen) fixed in an iron frame surrounds the courtyard in front of the house. Unlike other houses, the sit-out is enclosed. This closed sit-out model was chosen because the owners don't live there permanently. However, to ensure good ventilation and light, a large window with toughened glass in the ceiling was incorporated.

What homeowner Abhilash says:
We live in Bengaluru due to our jobs. We built this house because we wanted a vacation home in our village. Our main desire was a house with good air and light. Besides reducing heat, the main reason for using terracotta was to minimize concrete by eliminating plastering and painting. The house was built while preserving as many trees on the plot as possible.

The house features a car porch, sit-out, living room, dining room, kitchen, one bedroom with an attached bathroom downstairs, and two bedrooms with attached bathrooms and a balcony upstairs. The ceiling is made with metal framing and roofing tiles. Aluminium foil is also used in between to prevent leakage. The interiors are designed with an open theme.

The entrance is from the sit-out to the living room. The ready-made furniture used here enhances the beauty of the living room. The living room ceiling has an exposed finish. There's direct access to the courtyard from the living room through a sliding glass door.

There is a prayer space adjacent to the living room. The dining area is double-height, two steps up from the living room. The dining table top is made from the same tiles used on the floor. A patio is also created adjacent to the dining area. Slightly away from the dining area, near the stairs, is the wash area. The house has a show kitchen and a main kitchen. The main kitchen is designed to be both open and closed, allowing for privacy when needed and a fully open feel at other times.

The staircase is made of folded metal. The master bedroom on the upper floor is very spacious. The bathrooms have separate dry and wet areas with skylights. There is a balcony attached to the master bedroom. A bridge connects the master bedroom to the children's room. The children's room is designed with spaces for them to sit, read, and study. It also includes a bunk bed.