#shoolagiri

"The walls, constructed from mud, evoke the earth's warmth in habitable spaces, while the service zones, such as toilets and staircases, are finished in gray tones that echo the tint of the natural rocks of the area. Sustainable building techniques bring this vision to life. Techniques like poured earth or raw earth concrete, which contain a small proportion of cement, have been used to create resilient walls with minimal ecological impact. To complement, lightweight materials like ferrocement have also been used.  "

A neatly laid out modern home with all the traditional elements of a tropical home in south India. I am happy to see these kinds of homes being built.

The idea was to allow the natural ecosystem of trees and the surroundings to be retained as it is above the house, without compromising on the comfort of the inhabitants. Chuzhi is a two-bedroom residence designed with an open layout and minimalistic interiors and has floors that have been made of reclaimed wood that has been pieced together. But the surprising fact is that the building manages to tuck itself away into the landscape like a snake curling up under a rock on a hot day. ”

Major General PC Sen | Bangalore Chennai Highway : Shoolagiri Layby : The “Garden” restaurant, the hill overlooking the village

Major General PC Sen | Bangalore Chennai Highway : Shoolagiri Layby : The Big Mac Eatery 

Major General PC Sen | Bangalore Chennai Highway : Shoolagiri Layby Diaries: This picture shows a tired driver sleeping in the shed in front of the auto repair shop.