The name Neralu, a Kannada word, man’s shade, shadow or shelter. The house is designed around the concept of light and shade with the idea of bringing the outside in. Located in a dense residential suburb, the house sits on main double road, offering no significant views but the Moving traffic Hence the idea was to create an introverted space that offers a dramatic experience, recreating the outdoors inside.

The visual character of the house is a tropical modern approach with a material palette of stone and wooden finished cladding on the exteriors and a sleek and modern interior in a neutral palette with accent furniture and upholstery. Catering to the requirement of a small family of four, the house consists of an open living, dining, kitchen, a sky lit courtyard, a media room and a covered terrace. Visual connectivity was a prime goal while planning out the spaces. Hence the volume of the house is punctured by two voids; one becomes a void above the courtyard which is covered by a skylight and the other in a covered void over the dining. A floating bridge extends into a small home gym that overlooks the courtyard. A slit in the slab along the double heighted dining wall sculpts the space with natural light. A Sky-lit recess clad in stone and perforated in a pixelated form creates a dramatic silhouette against the small landscape patch in the dining. 

Belgaum,Karnataka,India

Architects : Jalihal Associates
Area : 3767 sq.ft.
Year : 2022
Website : https://instagram.com/juned_jalihal?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Living of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Living of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Living of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Living of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Living of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Dining of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Dining of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Dining of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Dining of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Dining of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Courtyard of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Courtyard of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Courtyard of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Courtyard view from first floor of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Ceiling view of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Chandelier of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Staircase of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


First floor of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom 2 of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom 2 of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom 2 of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom 3 of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom 3 of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Bedroom 3 of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Balcony of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Exterior view of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Exterior view of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Elevation of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Side Elevation of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Ground Floor Plan of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


First Floor Plan of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Third Floor Plan of Neralu by Jalihal Associates


Section of Neralu by Jalihal Associates




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