Antara Residence: A Contemporary Take on Kerala's Vernacular Architecture
Antara Residence, designed by Ark Architecture Studio, reinterprets Kerala's traditional architecture through a modern lens. The 1,640 ft² house, completed in 2025, distills vernacular principles of light, ventilation, hierarchy, and transition into a contemporary spatial experience. Lead architects Ar. Rahul Kumar S and Ar. Malavika Mahesh conceived the project, with photography by Rahul Kumar. The design avoids direct replication of vernacular forms, instead focusing on climatic responsiveness and contextual rootedness. The residence was curated by Miwa Negoro and falls under the Houses category.
Key facts
- Antara Residence is a contemporary reinterpretation of Kerala's traditional architecture.
- The project was designed by Ark Architecture Studio.
- Lead architects are Ar. Rahul Kumar S and Ar. Malavika Mahesh.
- The residence has an area of 1640 ft².
- Completion year is 2025.
- Photographs were taken by Rahul Kumar.
- The project was curated by Miwa Negoro.
- The design distills vernacular principles of light, ventilation, hierarchy, and transition.
Entities
Artists
- Ar. Rahul Kumar S
- Ar. Malavika Mahesh
- Rahul Kumar
- Miwa Negoro
Institutions
- Ark Architecture Studio
Locations
- Kerala
- India