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17-02-2026

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This residence is blend of contemporary minimalism with subtle regional and traditional influences. It's designed for functionality, privacy and modern aesthetics, with just enough warmth and cultural references to make it feel personal and grounded.

The facade of the building is boxy, rectilinear form, typical of contemporary urban design. The facade is largely monochrome and the wooden texture used for the gates adds warmth and contrast to the stark white structure.

The entrance follows a symmetrical and axial design leading the eye directly to the ornately carved chetinad wooden door (150 years old refurbished and reused), there is also two traditional stone pillars in the sitout. The red terracotta jali wall enhances the cross ventilation and privacy while allowing diffused sunlight inside. Both the ceiling and wall jali work are modular,geometric and locally inspired craftsmanship and design choice.

Coimbatore,Tamil Nadu,India

Architects	:	The Urbanist Lab
Area	:	2800 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2022
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/the_urbanist_lab/?hl=en

Entrance Porch of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

Living room of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

The living room features a cozy and wooden sofa .the wall behind the sofa is made of exposed red bricks with geometric pattens with small wooden shrine with a deity into the wall adding spiritual and rustic look, the ‘yazhi’(hand painted on glass) which is one of the traditional elements used in pillars (temple architecture) is been used as partition separating living room and dining. The ceiling is detailed with wooden coffered grid design with recessed lighting, adding structure and warmth to the room.

Living room of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

Dining of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

View from dining area of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

Kitchen of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

Kitchen is u shaped layout with a breakfast counter separating dining and kitchen. The lower cabinet and island feature a rich wood finish, while the upper cabinets are a glassy cream,enchancing brightness and contrast.The nobs used in the kitchen is also a reused from old chetinad furnitures.

Kitchen of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

Courtyard of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

In front of the courtyard is the traditional wooden pillars(refurbished and reused) and swing ,typical chetinad tradition. The tree and patterned tiles forms the visual centerpiece bringing the nature into the living space. A striking floating wooden staircase with black steel framing rises against a red brick accent wall which creates a bold modern contrast.

Courtyard of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

Courtyard view from staircase of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

First floor view of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

Bedroom of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

The first floor consists of two bedrooms,lounge and gazebo. The master bedroom has a folding french door which visually connects the bedroom with courtyard. The entrance of both bedroom is treated with patterned tile to distinguish the walk area.

Bedroom of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

Gazebo of White Grooves by The Urbanist Lab

The gazebo also consists of two traditional stone pillars and it is covered up with terracotta tile on top. The parapet wall are covered with porotherm blocks wich gives us a visual barrier.