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Tales of Saru: A Childhood-Inspired Home in Mettupalayam

architecture-design · 2026-05-13

Studio for Architecture and Regional Urbanism has completed 'Tales of Saru,' a 3,200-square-foot house in Mettupalayam, India, in 2025. Curated by Miwa Negoro, the project translates childhood memories into architectural form, creating a timeless space that freezes memory while allowing for continuous experience. The technical team includes Saru Krishna Kannan, and photographs are by Saru Kumar Kannan. The home is categorized under Houses.

Key facts

  • Project completed in 2025
  • 3200 ft² area
  • Located in Mettupalayam, India
  • Curated by Miwa Negoro
  • Architects: Studio for Architecture and Regional Urbanism
  • Technical team: Saru Krishna Kannan
  • Photographs by Saru Kumar Kannan
  • Category: Houses

Entities

Artists

  • Miwa Negoro
  • Saru Krishna Kannan
  • Saru Kumar Kannan

Institutions

  • Studio for Architecture and Regional Urbanism

Locations

  • Mettupalayam
  • India

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