We are honoured to share that our architectural office had been selected to participate in the TIME SPACE EXISTENCE 2025 exhibition in Venice, scheduled from 10th May to 23rd November 2025, organised by the European Cultural Centre(ECC). This prestigious platform showcases innovative design projects that engage with contemporary global challenges like climate change.We were privileged to be exhibiting at Marinaressa garden, where the stalwarts of architecture like Norman Foster(U.K) and Snohetta(Norway) had presented their installations in its previous edition, which had a footfall of around 2,50,000 international visitors. As a studio based in the tropics, we witness first-hand the increasing impacts of climate change—ranging from extreme heat waves to devastating floods. Frequent flash floods in our region since the Kerala floods of 2018 have continued to cause significant damage to life and property. A particularly concerning observation during these floods has been the vulnerability of domesticated animals, often left tied or abandoned with little chance of survival.For our entry to the exhibition, we had proposed a 'Floating Animal Shelter Pavilion,' a modular structure designed to provide refuge for animals during flash floods. This pavilion highlights the importance of acknowledging climate change as a reality and adapting to its impacts. It is constructed from sustainable materials to ensure minimal environmental impact, aligning with our vision of proactive, humane, and resilient design solutions for tropical regions.
The chiseled house was one of our earliest renovation projects. The original house was constructed 13 years back and had used heavy ornamentation in its architectural expression. The layout had disjointed functions and lacked ventilation. We redesigned the house with a minimal architectural vocabulary based on the functional requirements. The skewed roof form is the outcome of a design process based on functional requirements and structural integrity. Layers of bamboo and other tropical planting, at different strategic points bring about passive cooling, and adds greenery to the house.
