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15-01-2026

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Creating a dialogue between Nature and the house. The Zen den designed as a tropical house to meet the clients requirements for an airy skylit abode for his parents. The Open plan used in this design does complete justice to the concept of well ventilated andwell lit spaces with no space for clutter. The White walls, the concrete floor amd wooden accents adds to the feel of the house. The borrowed landscape views and the existing flora of the site are the main backdrop of each space of the Zen house.

The ZEN DEN designed in the tropical vibe with a minimal interior has an open plan designed to meet the clients social vibe and an equally appealing exterior that merges with the extremeley open and vivacious interior, Minimal colors and little use of veneer adds to the royal finish of the material palette inside. Seamless conc flooring, subtle patterns and colors used inside add to the rich vibe of the interior, Open plans and high ceilings. A wide open plan arrangement is another characteristic of the zen den.

Mahe,Kerala,India

Architects	:	Nufail Shabana Architects
Area	:	5000 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2023
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/nufailshabana.architects/

Exterior view of The Zen Den by Nufail Shabana Architects

The house has the following features to blend into the nature around lots of connecting spaces and decks to borrow the nature huge windows for visual connectivity the massive central hall space with dining, living and the upper living that leaves no room for any clutter or nonsenseroof overhangs that gives ample space for the buffer to direct sunlight Flat roofs giving a linear and compact look to the structure adding to the excellent protection they have Timber screens,maximum ventilation and light Blending natural materials with a minimal aesthetic.

Blending the clean aesthetic of modern architecture with the functionality of tropical architecture to create a stunning high performance home. ZEN DEN is planned to suit the natural flora and trees available on site. Every reclaimed tree has a story to tell and the landscape surrounds the story.

Pathways around the house of The Zen Den by Nufail Shabana Architects

Deck & Waterbody of The Zen Den by Nufail Shabana Architects

Living room of The Zen Den by Nufail Shabana Architects

Family living & Living room of The Zen Den by Nufail Shabana Architects

Double height living room of The Zen Den by Nufail Shabana Architects

The client contacted us with a bare minimal list of requirements for a simple and airy house for his family. The 2 beds on the ground and 3 beds on the top floor were among his minimal requirements. Minimalistic furniture and mellow colors Strategically set plan and sleekgeometric lines are the top features of the house. No tropical house is complete without dark furniture and upholstery, the same concept has been used here. Light hued and wood accents also add to the list. Plain white interiors often incorporate warm wooden tones and stone textures.

Natural ventilation is a crucial part of this house design through ample huge windows ans green courtyard patches interweaving almost every space. Open plans and high ceilings are a feature of the ZEN DEN that creates a volume of space in each frame of the house. Tall trees were maintained for the lush landscape design on site. A wide open plan arrangement is another characteristic of this tropical modern home.