Western Valley House: A cinematographic home in Tamil Nadu by STO.M.P
Western Valley House, a private residence in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India, was designed by Madurai-based architecture studio STO.M.P (Studio for Modernism & Practical Aesthetics). The home is organized into three horizontal bands—each representing a level—with varied textures and openness. The ground floor hosts social areas, the first floor contains bedrooms and a family room, and the top level includes a home gym and a bedroom suite. The design blurs indoor-outdoor boundaries, oriented toward the west and a nearby lake. Materials blend rustic wood with sleek brass and bright colors. STO.M.P's founders approach projects with a cinematographic attitude, evident in the home's dynamic envelope.
Key facts
- Western Valley House is located in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India.
- The architects are STO.M.P (Studio for Modernism & Practical Aesthetics) from Madurai.
- The design features three horizontal bands representing each level.
- Ground floor: social areas; first floor: bedrooms and family room; top level: home gym and bedroom suite.
- The home is oriented west toward a lawn and a nearby lake.
- Materials include warm wood, brass detailing, and bright colors.
- STO.M.P's approach is described as cinematographic.
- The article was published by Wallpaper* and written by Ellie Stathaki.
Entities
Artists
- Ellie Stathaki
Institutions
- STO.M.P
- Wallpaper*
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- Bartlett School of Architecture
Locations
- Theni
- Tamil Nadu
- India
- Madurai