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Cholayil House, Kotagiri
Facts
Clients: Cholayil’s
Location: Kotagiri, Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu
Typology: Work & Vacation Home
Size: 8.2 Acres
Site Context: Sloping land surrounded by Tea Plantations and Pine Forests
Nestled in the foothills of Ooty in the well-known Nilgiri Hills this work & vacation home was created for a close-knit family that enjoys thriving in the lap of nature.
The Primary entrance is designed with a ventilated, skylit courtyard featuring waterbodies and a semi-open living area, creating a strong link between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
In addition to promoting family time and interaction, the house has a sizable aperture that faces the valley to the east, allowing the morning sun to kiss inside, coupled with a scenic view of tea gardens and Pine Forests.
The site's elevated position and the house orientation enables the occupants to enjoy comfortable temperature all year around, thanks to North-East breeze in the winter and the South-West winds during summer
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This house is thoughtfully designed to align with the client's desire to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, while enjoying the freedom of a work & vacation home in the lap of nature.