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Śhālā Twam Community Center by Bhoomija Creations in Kerala

architecture-design · 2026-06-10

In 2024, the Śhālā Twam community center was completed in Kerala, India, thanks to the design work of Bhoomija Creations. Covering an area of 256 m², the center's name means 'a space for you,' highlighting its aim to turn a small private area into a valuable cultural and ecological space amid growing urbanization. The project was led by architects Guruprasad Rane and Manasi Puliyappatta, along with support from Anagha P Sathyan, Sreelekshmi S., Reshma Ramesh, and Nandana. Nileema Chandran is the client, while Prasanth Mohan and Running Studios handled the photography. Key suppliers included Blender, Jaquar, Tata Structura, and Thomson Roof Tiles, with curation by Miwa Negoro.

Key facts

  • Project name: Śhālā Twam, meaning 'a space for you'
  • Architecture firm: Bhoomija Creations
  • Area: 256 m²
  • Year: 2024
  • Location: Kerala, India
  • Architects in charge: Ar. Guruprasad Rane and Ar. Manasi Puliyappatta
  • Client: Nileema Chandran
  • Photographers: Prasanth Mohan and Running Studios

Entities

Artists

  • Prasanth Mohan
  • Miwa Negoro
  • Guruprasad Rane
  • Manasi Puliyappatta
  • Anagha P Sathyan
  • Sreelekshmi S.
  • Reshma Ramesh
  • Nandana
  • Nileema Chandran

Institutions

  • Bhoomija Creations
  • Running Studios
  • Blender
  • Jaquar
  • Tata Structura
  • Thomson Roof Tiles

Locations

  • Kerala
  • India

Sources