Cardamom Club, Thekkady, Kerala, India (2017)**

Artist/Designer: La Noce

Project Location: India

Style/Period(s):
Contemporary

Primary Material(s):
Wood

Function(s):
Hospitality

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Significant Date(s):
21st Century, 2017

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Building Address: 66th Mile V&V Estates, Kumily, Kerala 685509



Significant Dates: 2016


Supporting Staff/ Designers: Bhavana Kumar, Nicola La Noce



Tags: Cardamom Club, Thekkady, Kerala, India, 21st Century, 2017, 2016, Bhavana Kumar, Nicola La Noce, History and Interiors, Contemporary, Wood, Hospitality, Plantation, Treehouse, Teak, Rice paper, Rattan,


The whole architecture of the space is elevated, it is built on stilts. This is a series of 5 cabins, nestled within the jungle. The whole structure is hidden within cardamom plantations. It is almost reminiscent of a treehouse. This was made very carefully, so that the sensitive surroundings are not disturbed. The architects worked with the existing structure of already present rooms, with a basic reception and existing cottaged made in a traditional style. The architects expanded this scheme to form 3 basic inter connected volumes gently nestled among the trees and in a slightly more contemporary design style. All the cabins are raised on stilts to add a floating like feeling and make the guest feel as though they are truly among the trees. Kerala being an area that receives abundant rainfall, large angular decks have been made with roof overhangs to prevent rain from entering the cabins. The materials used are locally sourced & hand crafted teak wood, rattan woven furniture and rice paper fixtures.

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