Adorn House
ADORN HOUSE
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
ARCHITECTS
Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
PHOTOGRAPHS
Dinesh. E / Binith Vs
AREA
1548 ft²
YEAR
2025
LOCATION
Batore, India
CATEGORY
Houses
English description provided by the architects.
Adorn, a home filled with the laughter of a family of four, is nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Selvapuram, Coimbatore.
On one side, it shares boundaries with cosy family homes, while the other side opens to expansive fields dotted with tall trees. The fresh air scented with greenery sets a calming atmosphere in this residence.
Vijayanadh, an IT professional, and his wife, Mahalakshmi, a homemaker, approached Bhutha with the vision of building a home that mirrored their values and encouraged a naturally healthy lifestyle.
Passionate about sustainability, they chose to embrace traditional building practices like Madras terrace roofing, lime mortar, and lime plastering. They did not just envision this for themselves but for the generations to come.
Their dream was to craft a space that feels both timeless and personal, blending eco-friendly practices with a true sense of belonging.
Mahalakshmi, who grew up in an ancestral home herself, wanted her children to grow up surrounded by an eco-friendly environment that appreciates tradition, culture, and meaningful values.
The home opens with a traditional entrance porch featuring a Thinnai with exposed brick pillars, natural boulders, and a "zero-gravity" style seater that blends tradition with everyday comfort - ideal for spending quiet evenings.
The ground floor includes a living room, a minimal kitchen, a utility, a powder room, and a master bedroom.
The first floor includes the children's bedroom, a multipurpose room, and an open terrace that connects the family to fresh air, natural light, and beautiful sunsets.
The site's rectilinear shape guided our team to design a home that maximises both indoor and outdoor functionality while respecting the site's conditions and the family's requirements.
The exterior combines exposed brick with stone lintels, wooden detailing, metal brackets, and pitched terracotta roofs, supported by stone plinths for durability against moisture and termites.
Terracotta tiles cover the floors, while glossy lime finishes in wet areas and touches of green oxide and Kota stone add freshness and a tactile experience.
Inside, the living room is visually connected to the kitchen and the stairway. Its highlight is a bay window with a green oxide seater, wooden storage beneath, and granite shelves on either side, opening to views of the outdoors.
The kitchen, designed to suit clients' needs, includes space for traditional utensils, a natural fridge, and open shelving, with glazed lime finishes adding a freshness to the space. Bedrooms are bright, airy, and cosy with feature walls of exposed brick.
A multipurpose room upstairs is designed to adapt to activities like music, work, or study, which is complemented by tall windows facing the terrace. The terrace itself becomes a serene spot for yoga, exercise, or family dinners.
Indian sal wood craftsmanship is found throughout, from ripple-inspired door carvings to crafted windows balancing light, ventilation, and privacy.
Every detail resonates with simplicity, tradition, and warmth, giving Adorn a warm, natural feel that translates to a home where everything has meaning and a sense of belonging.
