A Fusion of Traditional Kerala and Colonial Architecture //https://archnest

Nestled in Periyapuram, Piravom-Onakur, lies the Tharavad, an exquisite blend of colonial and traditional Kerala architecture, boasting a history that spans over 150 years. Under the ownership of AR.KV John from Koomullil, this architectural gem stands as a testament to the bygone era. Its quaint front verandah adorned with arches, and the intricate network of doors within, reflect the colonial architectural ethos. Similar marvels grace the homes of the Tarakans in Ezhupunna and the CMS College in Kottayam.Witnessing the masterful carpentry, a solution born of necessity in the absence of modern machinery, is an experience to behold. Arched doorways, sturdy pillars (ara), and the traditional features like the chamber (nira), cellar (nilavara), and cow shed (Eruthil) offer a glimpse into a bygone way of life. The surrounding landscape, encompassing a pond ensconced in red stone across 8 acres and a verdant grove, harks back to the agrarian roots of tradition.
K. V. John
Koomullil
Onakkoor/Piravom
PLOT : 1 ACER
TOTAL SQFT : 3000 SQFT
PHOTOS & VIDEO : PRADEEP KUMAR M
RADOSS ,PATTAMBI
EDITING : ANOOP G
VIDEO STORIES
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#architecturedesign #architecturephotography #woodworking #archdesign #tharavad #colonialarchitecture #keralaroofing #padippura
#poomukham #koomullilitharavad

[@sarahp1383]

A big salute to Shri K. V.John for preserving this gem of a "tharavadu "in all its traditional splendour.
Not many would take on this daunting challenge of retaining every single design element from the arches, the magnificent pillars which are an ode to the craftsmanship of our skilled carpenters( tracking down these invaluable craftsmen itself must have been very difficult) the exquisite tiled flooring , old light switches.....
spaces that warmly embrace the architectural magnificence of a bye gone era...furniture that complement the spaces...
I am just blown away by your dedication to the way you have restored this tharavadu to its former glory, ,and your absolute respect for conservation ,faithfully retaining the traditional integrity of the tharavadu to its last detail.
Your reverence for what your
ancestors have gifted you with....this priceless treasure is manifested in so many ways...
even in your choice of retaining plants along the main entrance to the house, as they will always bring back for you unforgettable memories linked with your childhood.
Of course , your vast experience as a conservation engineer, and your exposure to many conservation projects in Bombay in your capacity as a town planner must have helped considerably as a resource tool
in this praiseworthy task.
I would love to visit this magnificent tharavadu, some day, and for a while drift back to a different age, because I too, like you, cherish traditional values, our Malayali culture, our traditional cuisine and traditional performing arts and architecture ...all of which belong to a bygone age of matchless charm.
This house stands as a proud testament of that age..

[@rifun1407]

Amazing 👍😍

[@thadavoosedominic5583]

Well done John. Longing to visit your mansion

[@Archnestdotin]

👍

[@gopugopal007]

അടുക്കളയും കുളിമുറിയും ഇല്ലാത്ത നല്ല രസികൻ വീട്...

[@Archnestdotin]

ഒരു പഴയ കാല നിർമ്മിതിയെ സംരക്ഷിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നതാണ്.അതിൽ കുളിമുറിക്കല്ലല്ലൊ പ്രാധന്യം.സ്ഥിര താമസം ഇല്ലാത്ത വീടാണ്.അടുക്കള out house ൽ ആണ്

[@Ganasmrithi]

Great..Proud to do this shoot...❤❤❤

[@Archnestdotin]

thanks

[@chandrazplumbing1491]

Wow so nice.
Great Souls.

[@Archnestdotin]

👍

[@dayanandparapurath4590]

Beautiful Home.

[@Archnestdotin]

👍

[@nikhilmanoj3728]

വീട് ❤❤❤

[@ansarhassanar4698]

nice😍🥰💙

[@Archnestdotin]

👍

[@-._._._.-]

ശാന്തം മനോഹരം

[@Archnestdotin]

👍

[@mathewjoseph193]

When you cover traditional buildings like this you should cover all parts of that.Why you repeating the sitout and front view .....its a disgrace to that architecture....

[@Archnestdotin]

Sorry never tried to disgrace
It is important to note that even when the sitout added in front of the old structure, no damage was done to the old structure. Inside -There are only so many spaces.
Let's try to avoid repetition. thanks for your valuble feedback

[@lalithanambiar9212]

❤❤

[@sudheerlal6926]

❤️

[@lekhavyloppilly4600]

🥰

[@Archnestdotin]

👍

[@madhualappadamp]

👍

[@Archnestdotin]

👍

[@harinedumpurathu564]

നല്ല തീരുമാനം

[@anurajg3676]

Plan kittuvo ithinte

[@Archnestdotin]

NO

[@abhilash7381]

ഇതിൽ എവിടെയാണ് കോളനിയൽ സ്റ്റൈൽ. ഇത് എല്ലാം പരമ്പരാഗത സ്റ്റൈൽ അല്ലെ

[@gopugopal007]

കൊളോണിയൽ സ്റ്റൈൽ എന്താണെന്നു താങ്കൾക്ക് മനസ്സിലായിട്ടില്ല,അത്ര തന്നെ. കേരളത്തിലെ ഭൂരിഭാഗം ഇത്തരം വീടുകളും ഡച്ച് മാതൃകയിൽ ആണ് നിർമ്മിച്ചിട്ടുള്ളത്. ഊട്ടി, കൊടൈക്കനാൽ, ബോണക്കാട് മുതലായ സ്ഥലങ്ങളിലെ തേയില എസ്റ്റേറ്റുകൾ ഇന്നും നിലനിൽക്കുന്നുണ്ട്, അവ ബ്രിട്ടീഷ് മോഡൽ ആണ്. ഗോവയിൽ പോർട്ടുഗീസ്സ് മാതൃകയാണ്. മാഹിയിലും പുതുച്ചേരിയിലും, യാനത്തും ഫ്രഞ്ച് മാതൃകയാണ്. അല്ലാതെ ഇതൊന്നും "so called" ട്രഡീഷണൽ കേരളാ വീടുകളുടെ വാസ്തുവിദ്യ അല്ല.

[@Archnestdotin]

അല്ലല്ലോ .കൊളോണിയൽ ട്രഡീഷണൽ മിക്സ് ആണ്

[@TheSharun]

Kristyan veedine evidea thulasi. Ath hindukkalude veettil alle. Matham maatiya alkkar anoe

[@johnvarghese2436]

Thulasithara and padippura , newly constructed.

[@Archnestdotin]

മതം ജാതി രാഷ്ട്രീയം തുടങ്ങിയ കാര്യങ്ങൾക്ക് ഇവിടെ പ്രസക്തിയില്ല .മതത്തിൻറെ കണ്ണിൽ കൂടി എല്ലാം കാണാൻ ശ്രമിക്കാതിരിക്കുക

[@donthomas....]

Keralathile pazhaya veedukalil thulasi thara und athinu Christian ennu onnum illa . Old Kerala traditional style