Winterfell House

Winterfell House 

Prithvi Architects

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

ARCHITECTS
Prithvi Architects

PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
Shimjith

MANUFACTURERS
Asian Paints, Ebco, Kohler, Saint Gobain India

DESIGN
Ar. M. Archana

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Er. Arun Kumar

SITE SUPERVISION
Er. Sreerag K S

LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Ar. Nimmy Zacharia

MEP CONSULTANT
Shanu

CIVIL LABOR CONSULTANT
Shibu M V

PHOTOGRAPHS
Syam Sreesylam, Jino Sam

AREA
1700 Ft²

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
India

CATEGORY
Houses

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

Text description provided by architect.

Winterfell is a work of camouflaged design, a structure that melds organically with the terrain, rolling seamlessly into the vibrant green landscape and naturally positioned boulders.

Set in the scenic village of Shoolagiri within the Sanctity Ferme community in Tamil Nadu, Winterfell offers an idyllic retreat from urban life—a place to live close to nature.

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

Winterfell's design philosophy emphasizes authenticity and accessibility. Each component, while practical, complements the overall harmony of the house's design.

Following the Universal Design Principles, the structure accommodates the site's undulating terrain while making all spaces accessible.

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

The natural rocks and abundant trees on the site inspire the building's organic form, seamlessly integrating the structure with its environment.

The structure is elevated to preserve natural drainage and to ensure a minimal environmental footprint.

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

Winterfell offers sweeping panoramic views through its seamless curved glass, mesh windows, open decks, and terraces, which extend outwards.

At the North-east corner, existed a valley-like terrain, which was strategically converted into swimming pools with two levels, providing a safe and shallow area for children and a separate section for adults.

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

The walls, constructed from mud, evoke the earth's warmth in habitable spaces, while the service zones, such as toilets and staircases, are finished in gray tones that echo the tint of the natural rocks of the area.

Sustainable building techniques bring this vision to life.

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

Techniques like poured earth or raw earth concrete, which contain a small proportion of cement, have been used to create resilient walls with minimal ecological impact.

To complement, lightweight materials like ferrocement have also been used.

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

Landscape incorporates native tropical plants in addition to the existing trees.

Each material of the hard-scape is categorised based on its function, for example, pathways and ramps are made of locally sourced cobble stones, and the car parking area is made of waste granite stones sourced from a nearby quarry.

The interiors of Winterfell emphasize minimalistic elegance, featuring built-in furniture such as beds, wardrobes, seating areas, and kitchen counters.

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Jino Sam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam

Durable terrazzo flooring adds a clean finish, while the concrete roof slabs display unaltered shutter marks, preserving the material's raw beauty.

This seamless blend of modern design and nature creates a living space that respects the land, elevates organic design, and embodies a holistic connection to its environment.

Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Jino Sam
Winterfell House
© Jino Sam


Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Jino Sam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam
Winterfell House
© Syam Sreesylam


Winterfell House
Floor Plan Level +2.4m
Winterfell House
Floor Plan Level +0.9m
Winterfell House
Roof Plan


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