Discover the Timeless Beauty: Kerala Traditional Home Elevation Design
Welcome to Kerala, where charm and beauty abound!
The lush green scenery, beautiful backwaters, and cultural richness of this South Indian state make it a must-see– as do its traditional house designs.
Come with us and explore how these homes combine intricate beauty with everyday practicality; there’s so much waiting here for you!
Top 5 Kerala Traditional Home Elevation Design
Traditional homes in Kerala are incomparable. This coastal state in southern India has a cultural heritage like no other, and its architecture is a stunning reflection of that fact.
These buildings are particularly famous for their one-of-a-kind elevation designs: They manage to be simple yet functional, plain yet elegant.
So, let’s profile 5 such Kerala traditional home elevation design – ones which caught our eye for their sheer beauty!
1. Nalukettu
When it comes to Kerala architecture, one design stands out above all others: the Nalukettu. These houses are either square or rectangular, and have four halls that meet at a central courtyard. Their layout is heavily influenced by Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian architectural style, so they’re built to maximize sunlight and airflow.
2. Tharavadu
Like the Nalukettu, this is another architectural layout centered around a courtyard– though with more space than its counterpart. What sets it apart is detailed wood carvings along columns and walls (plus verandas large enough for taking in Kerala backwater views).
3. Padippura
In Kerala house layout, the doorway into the front yard or courtyard is called a Padippura. These gates are brightened up with colors, religious motifs and wood carvings. Overall, it helps make homes look more traditional– elegantly so.
4. Manja Thavazhi
Homes with a Manja Thavazhi elevation have sloping roofs made of red clay tiles; these tiles also cover parts of their outside walls. However, homeowners further decorate outside walls either painted murals there or by having intricate stone carvings done upon them- or both!
5. Anjanshalaka
Anjanshalaka is a distinct architectural design for house fronts, with several turrets placed on top of the flat roof— giving the building the appearance of a castle from the front. While in the past these turrets were mainly used as watchtowers against possible invaders, today they are purely decorative features that add charm to Kerala’s house fronts.
Contact GrihaShastra for Your Home Architecture!
Are you in search of a classic Kerala dwelling that also incorporates principles of Vaastu Shastra? Then GrihaShastra can help! We believe that by including these ancient principles, we can boost the flow of energy– and therefore your overall wellness. Our vision is to design living spaces that take both the art of architecture and interior decoration into account as well as the deep principles of Vaastu Shastra itself.
At GrihaShastra, we have a dual goal: we want to design homes which are not only beautiful but also make sure residents feel good i.e., (healthy mind), body & soul! It’s all about positive energy flow plus peace and harmony.
Get in touch today to find out more about how we could help you in Kerala traditional home elevation design– don’t forget to ask about our latest offering on elevation designs!
