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<\/a>The Little Red House is a 3750-square-foot home, nestled in Poothurai, India, offering an idyllic escape from the bustling city life of Pondicherry and Auroville.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/figure>The red brick home was designed to incorporate the traditional Indo-French architecture of the area with a contemporary, sophisticated twist. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/figure>The home design incorporates the local environment to create a grand entrance and a captivating courtyard within.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/figure>The layout of the property was based upon the climate mitigation factors adopted by traditional Indian and French courtyard houses. The result was a home that seems larger than its actual proportions because of its relationship with the landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/figure>The red earth soil nourishes the lush environment, intensifying the uplifting essence of the location.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/figure>Slender trees seek the sun in the central courtyard. Their foliage offers shade across the lawn and a winding stone pathway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/figure>The whimsical stone pathway traverses the full length of the grassy courtyard design<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> A side entrance to the pool terrace builds a picture-perfect frame around a section of the courtyard, like a small snapshot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The swimming pool design includes a row of underwater stools so the family can hang out in the cool shallows while sipping cold drinks at the swim-up bar.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Frameless windows build a light-filled hallway with a beautiful courtyard view. This plot of land has no outward views, so attention is diverted to internal spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> An L-shaped pond is constructed outside the border of the glass-walled walkway. Lily pads float gracefully within.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> A wrought iron spiral staircase ascends from the courtyard to the second level of the home. Jaali walls filter the sunlight that enters the external living space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Entry to the house is made through the rectangular courtyard, which is also used to host small gatherings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The pool terrace and party lawn are utilized for larger get-togethers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The L-shaped body of the house surrounds the courtyard so that all rooms benefit from its beauty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The entry to the villa is intentionally simple to focus visitors’ attention upon the magnificent green courtyard and natural backdrop.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The red earth brick walls are inspired by the distinctive character of the village and are locally sourced.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Roof plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Floor plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Entrance gateway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The colonnades.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Courtyard typology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> This modern home exterior<\/a> stands near downtown Miyazaki City, Kyushu, Japan. This densely populated area presented a challenge in creating a lush green living space for the client. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The plot is long and narrow, running north to south. A parking lot and a road are located to the south of the main entrance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> In answer to the challenge, three distinctive courtyards were created, each with a special function.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The main courtyard is uncovered on the south side of the living room. A sense of peace exudes from this zen inspired design<\/a>, bestowing peace upon the surrounding rooms.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The courtyard resembles a natural thicket of trees and shrubs, delicately arranged around a serene koi fish pond. The green space encourages the homeowners to spend time outdoors amongst flora and fauna, which is beneficial for both physical and mental health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> A round door frame makes the courtyard and koi pool into a stunning vignette, which is enjoyed from the dining room.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> At night, the courtyard comes alive with outdoor lights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Traditional Japanese shoji doors close across the magical vista.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> Between the living room and the bedroom, the sub-yard serves as a secondary garden. Here, residents can be soothed by the elements of nature in a more intimate and private green space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The gray slate tiles that adorn the exterior parts of the building are repeated inside to create a restful cohesivity that blurs the boundaries. The same gray slate is featured right from the front entryway of the home so that the theme is consistent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The third courtyard is privately screened around an open-air bathtub, offering a tranquil sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation. The slate and stone-clad tub looks like a modern garden water feature, with a wide waterfall faucet. Stone steps climb up to the brim, allowing the homeowner to step down into the water, in a sunken bathtub arrangement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The sweet embrace of nature begins in the northernmost bedroom. The morning light trickles through the treetops of the secondary courtyard.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> The main courtyard becomes a daily living room, where the family can pass time with the resident koi fish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure>