Modern Courtyard Home in Kerala With Stunning Verandahs and Gardens! (House Tour)

Villa Shakti, located in Cherpu, Thrissur, Kerala, is spread across a 2,500 sqm site and is anchored by a central pool court that shapes its spatial and climatic design. Acting as the cooling heart of the home, the court allows rooms and circulation spaces to open and flow around it, creating a strong visual and physical connection with water and landscape. #SpacestoStories is a series presented by Greenlam (‪@Greenlamindustriesindia‬ ) collaboration with #Buildofy The front wing houses a deep veranda, formal living, and entertainment spaces that overlook a lush garden, encouraging casual social interaction and community engagement. Granite and limestone cladding on floors, walls, and edges enhance the tactile transition between indoors and outdoors, celebrating regional materiality. At the core, the dining and family zones align axially with the pool, framed by a striking staircase and bridge connecting the two wings. Designed for a family returning from abroad, Villa Shakti balances contemporary design with contextual warmth, privacy, and tropical comfort. Learn more about this house with floor plans, sections, detail drawings, material palette, and more at: https://www.buildofy.com/projects/vil... Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:20 – Site 02:20 – Entrance 02:52 – Living Spaces 03:22 – Courtyard 04:08 – Other Spaces 04:39 – Bedrooms 05:11 – Staircase 06:18 – First Floor 07:19 – Conclusion About Buildofy: Buildofy is a media firm that broadcasts detailed architecture films and eBooks of amazing houses in India. With an annual subscription, members can get unlimited access to a wide range of projects and PDF eBooks with floor plans, materials used, construction techniques, and more. Subscribe to Buildofy: https://www.buildofy.com/plans Instagram   / buildofy.india   LinkedIn:   / buildofy-com   Facebook   / buildofy   Sr. Architecture Journalist: Ar. Chithresh Pillay Mani Cinematography: Turtle Arts by Shahul Shibli, Irfan KT Video Editor: Johnson Guria Photo Credits (Thumbnail): Justin Sebastian Photography #Buildofy #Architecture #HomeTour #architecture #architecturelovers #houseinspiration #design #thrissur #kerala #courtyard #athanguditiles #tropicalarchitecture #slopingroof #marble #swimmingpool