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Villa Vernacular: Projects, Journals & Ideas

16 Projects 59 Journals 3 Publications 2 Competitions

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Villa vernacular explores how residential architecture draws from local construction methods, climate responses, and cultural contexts. Designers working in this area balance contemporary living with traditional building knowledge and regional character.

The community examines villas across geographies—from Kerala's architectural heritage to Amazonian contexts, Argentine forests, and Mediterranean landscapes—investigating how each project engages with its specific place through materiality, spatial organization, and vernacular references.

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UNI Editorial24 works

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Jakub Gierszewski2 works

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Shanil and Arun

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KERALA VILLA

THE KERLA VILLA REFLECTS AND FLAUNTS THE BEAUTY OF THE NATURE. DESIGN SHOWS THAT EVERY SPACE IN THE STRUCTURE HAS A DIFFERENT VISUAL AND AN OPEN CONNECTIVITY WITH NATURE.THIS MAKES IT VISUALLY DYNAMIC. RETAINING THE VERNACULAR TOUCH WITH CONTEMPERORY DESIGNED MODULE SUITABLE FOR CLIMATE OF THE PLACE. DESIGN OPENS UP TO SPACES OF PRIVACY & RECREATION.

Vaishnavi and 3 others

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Villa Vernacular : Samantar

This architectural expression reflects its surroundings and seeks to enhance the interior-exterior connection. It also encourages local participation whilst protecting the interests of the inhabitants. The project is influenced by its context, seamlessly integrating with the rural fabric of Kerala, thus it strives for both, vitality and authenticity.

Rohit

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AALAY... The recreational abode

Aalay, the recreational abode is an attempt to envisage a perfect leisure home for a family of four The spaces formed create a amalgamation of open, semi open and enclosed spaces set within the picturesque backdrop of the Alappuzha backwaters. It resembles the traditional and vernacular structures of Kerala.

Jakub and Sara

VILLA VERNACULAR KERALA

The whole plot is surrounded by a high concrete fence with only one front entrance. After passing it, you will see a huge rectangular block of concrete. The view might be overwhelming in its size and weight, whereas for the members of the household, gives a sense of protection and privacy from the outside world. The closed and cold front of the villa is a co

Jacob

Sad'dhu Vayu

'Fresh Air', a simple design to connect with nature

Joseph and SREERAJ

CONSTRUCTIVISM ON TRANVANCORE IDENTITY

LEISURE HOME VILLA DESIGN ON ALAPUZHA USING VERNACULAR BUILDING METHOD

Marcjanna

Villa Vernacular - Kerala

A project of villa placed in Kerala designed for a family of four living in isolation.

Beyzanur

VITANOVA

Shaped around landscape, open spaces, and togetherness, the project invites users into a calm holiday experience connected to nature. Fragmented volumes orient toward the sea, while the spaces between them allow movement, encounters, and pause. Architecture and landscape merge to create a slow, breathable spatial atmosphere.