Indian studio 3dor Concepts has completed The Slab, a family home in Kerala that is protected from the elements by a facade of wooden louvres and a large concrete roof.
Situated on an elevated and exposed site in Taliparamba, the home is designed to take advantage of the views across the landscape while providing sufficient shade and privacy for its residents.
3dor Concepts has created a home in Kerala wrapped with wooden louvres
"Three things were decided in the initial visit," explained 3dor Concepts.
"Utilise the stupendous views, build a properly shaded house from the heat of the sun and cover the house with layers of vegetation that will in turn bring down the temperature inside," it continued.
It is sheltered by a large concrete roof Organised across two storeys, The Slab is wrapped by a ground-floor veranda and a balcony on the first floor, both sheltered beneath the overhang of the home's concrete roof.
On the ground floor, a double-height living and dining area can be opened up to the garden via sliding glass doors, with a wall of wooden shutters providing additional shading to the south.
A double-height living and dining area opens up to the garden
Also on the home's southern side is a grey-metal frame, designed to be overgrown with climbing plants to offer an additional layer of climate protection and shading.
"The distinctive and long reinforced concrete roof slab is the main design component along with large brown wooden louvred doors c...