Traditional
Tharavadu Revival — Heritage Nalukettu Restoration
Ayyanthole, Thrissur, Kerala
Built-up Area 2,800 sq.ft
Plot Area 22 Cents
Project Category Traditional
District Thrissur
The Client Brief & Project Story
Restoration of a traditional Nalukettu style home using seasoned timber, carved wooden pillars, and clay tile roofing while seamlessly embedding modern luxury bathrooms and contemporary amenities.
An ancestral property required structural strengthening and aesthetic rejuvenation without compromising the original heritage ethos, cross-ventilation, and Vasthu harmony.
Architectural & Structural Highlights
Central open-to-sky courtyard (Nadumuttom) providing natural cooling
Wrap-around wooden veranda (Charupady) for relaxed family gatherings
Artisan-crafted teakwood entrance door with traditional Manichitrathazhu lock
High-pitched clay tile roof engineered with an underlying thermal insulation slab
Grade-A Materials & Structural Specifications
Seasoned Teak and Rosewood joinery
Handmade terracotta clay roof tiles from Feroke
Brass hardware and vintage lantern fixtures
Hydrophobic breathable timber sealants
Key Features
- Teak Woodwork & Carved Pillars
- Open Central Courtyard (Nadumuttom)
- Traditional Charupady Sit-out
- Clay Tile Roofing with Thermal Slab
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