Day and Night: A 1775 Sq.Ft. Masterpiece of Modern Contemporary Living

In the sun-drenched terrain of Kerala or any cosmopolitan corner of the subcontinent, a new architectural paragon has emerged—a 1775 square feet box-type modern contemporary residence that fuses minimalist aesthetics with maximal functionality. Rendered gloriously in both diurnal and nocturnal views, this home exemplifies the alchemy of elegant restraint and tropical adaptability.

Project Synopsis

• Total Area: 1775 Sq.Ft. (165 Sq.m. / 197 Sq.yd.)
• Ground Floor: 1345 Sq.Ft.
• First Floor: 430 Sq.Ft.
• Bedrooms: 3 (All with En-Suite Bathrooms and Dressing Rooms)
• Design Philosophy: Box-Type Modern Contemporary
• Estimated Construction Cost (As of May 2025):
  • ₹40 Lakhs* (INR)
  • $46,800* (USD)
  • AED 1,71,800* (UAE Dirham)

*Prices contingent on region and raw material flux

Architectural Lexicon: Where Geometry Meets Grace

This isn’t merely a house—it is an architectural testament to deliberate geometry and climatic responsiveness. The home’s volumetric purity is articulated through clean lines, cubic interlocking forms, and planar projections that define the façades with surgical precision. It channels the international style of contemporary architecture but tempers it with regional sensibility—climate-aware design choices, local textures, and sustainable landscaping.

The juxtaposition of cool-toned concrete finishes and the warmth of timber elements creates a visual rhythm that is at once modern and organic. By day, the house commands attention with its starkly sculptural form; by night, it transforms—glowing ambiently through integrated LED lines and recessed luminaires, exuding a hushed elegance.

Ground Floor Configuration: An Ode to Spatial Fluidity

The 1345 Sq.Ft. ground floor is designed for seamless transitions, making the most of Kerala’s balmy air and abundant light.

• Living Room
• Sit Out
• Dining Cum Wash
• Stair Area
• Open Kitchen
• Work Area

First Floor Configuration: A Sanctuary in the Sky

Though compact at 430 Sq.Ft., the upper floor maintains the design’s ethos of clarity and composure.

• 1 Bedroom Attached +dress
• Utility Terrace

Exterior Facade and Night-Time Drama

The duality of design—its daytime modernist stoicism and night-time luminescent poetry—is central to this home’s charm. At night, every cornice and canopy edge is subtly kissed by ambient lighting. These lighting strategies are not mere adornments but deliberate spatial sculptors, enhancing volumes, revealing texture, and offering a tranquil glow that does not disturb the serenity of the surroundings.

One of the standout features is the cantilevered balcony, enclosed with sleek vertical grillwork and softened with cascading greenery. This is not only an architectural flourish but also a biophilic gesture—inviting nature into the rigid structure, blurring the lines between the constructed and the organic.

Material Palette: A Harmonious Assembly

• Exposed Cement Render: Brutalist, yet refined—a textured neutrality that anchors the structure.
• Charcoal Grey Accents: Used sparingly to articulate edges and shadows.
• Wooden Elements: Found on the door, furniture, and subtle cladding; these inject warmth into the otherwise cool composition.
• Stone Cladding: A monolithic feature that creates a sense of permanence and vertical emphasis.
• Black Pergolas and Slatted Screens: A fusion of function and finesse, offering shading, privacy, and architectural punctuation.

Landscaping and Biophilia: A Green Embrace

The house doesn't sit on the land—it coexists with it. With spiraling topiaries, well-manicured tropical greens, and vertical climbers spilling from balcony railings, the exterior unfolds like a curated landscape. The paver stone driveway with grassy interstices further softens the modernist tone, while also aiding in water permeability and sustainable runoff.

Final Appraisal: Simplicity Wielded with Sophistication

This 3-bedroom modern contemporary house is an exemplar of disciplined design, where every square foot is crafted with intentionality. It is a home for those who believe that modernism need not be cold, and that contemporary living should be as much about emotional comfort as spatial efficiency.

In a world awash with excess and ornamentation, this home whispers—never shouts—its magnificence. It is a sanctuary, a sculpture, and a statement rolled into one seamless blueprint.

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For more info about this house, contact
Arconic Architects & interiors (Home Design in Kannur)
Hill Valley Business Center
1st Floor, Karimbam, Taliparamba
Kannur-670142
Off : 0460 2200325
Off Mob : +91 9995020325
E Mail: arconicknr@gmail.com