In urban areas and cities where land costs a bomb, one might be able to purchase only 5 or 6 cents in order to construct a dream abode. In such cases, the practical way is to utilize the spaces wisely and build a space-efficient house. Moncy who is settled in Dubai too wanted to build a space-efficient house in their 6-cent rectangular plot at Kalamassery in Ernakulam, Kerala.
The elevation and the landscape have been designed to suit the layout of the plot. Meanwhile, the elevation features a contemporary box pattern. It was compact planning that helped the architect design such a fabulous house with all the facilities in a small plot.
Designed in 3000 sqft, this amazing abode has a car porch, sit-out, living and dining areas, kitchen with a work area and two bedrooms on the ground floor. Meanwhile, the upper floor has two more bedrooms, upper living area, library and a pool area too. A beautiful indoor courtyard is what draws your attention as soon as you enter the formal living area from the sit-out.
Interestingly, a courtyard has been arranged beneath the staircase too. An informal sitting area completes this well-furnished space. The modern GI staircase is covered in timber panelling to make it look elegant.
Meanwhile, the glass hand railings perfectly match the timber panelling. The semi-open interiors make the spaces look and feel vast. However, semi-partitions have been used to ensure privacy at certain areas.
Good ventilation and ample supply of natural light often b.