The primary challenge was to retain an existing house on the site and build a complete new structure over it while retaining the basic functionality of the original structure. The new building was designed on a completely distinct set of circular columns which were placed strategically to avoid the existing walls and foundations. The new structure, aligned at an angle, floats over the lower structure. Roof of the existing structure was demolished and the space between the new and old structure was sealed with continuous frameless glass panes, maintaining the individuality of the two structures. The old structure was stripped off its plaster and the original large laterite stones revealed.

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Architects: PLAYGROUP Studio
Location: Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Architect In Charge: Harsh Patel

Area: 4000.0 ft2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Esha Daftari

Structural Engineer: Basil Thomas

Project Manager: Rajeev

Other Participants : Karan Gajjar, Aman Amin, Albert Rajkumar, Abhirami Murali, Dennis Peter

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From the architect. The primary challenge was to retain an existing house on the site and build a complete new structure over it while retaining the basic functionality of the original structure. The new building was designed on...