The modern home exterior gives away no clues as to the secret surrender to nature that lies within. Instead, crisp white and gray stucco spreads a cool contemporary vibe that’s only briefly interrupted by natural wood-slatted shutters, wooden window frames, and doors.

An oblique roofline abruptly cuts across a bright blue Kerala skyscape, giving the predominantly linear silhouette of the home a unique edge. The use of sloping roofs, sturdy bricks, and airy courtyards make residences adaptable to the tropical climate here, where heavy monsoons and humid summers weather the green landscape.

This adaptive architecture beckons us to live in harmony with the environment. As we draw towards the home entrance, we observe how natural materials contrast with clean modern lines and lush planting rushes to the door.

The home design features two faces oriented in different directions, which were decided according to the visibility of the highway.

A combination of matt and polished concrete finishes clad the building.

Five different natural tones arrange stratified layers across the sandwich panel roofing. The finished effect resembles an interior feature wall, full of character and color. Exterior lighting brings the abode to life after dark.

Inside the luxury home, celandine yellow accents and shades of green share a tropical vibe that brings light and energy to the living spaces. Natural wood and earth tones enrich the color palette.

A modern-organic decor theme runs throughout. A chartreuse sectional sofa and yellow scatter cushions instantly draw the eye to an inviting sitting area. In this sunny space, you can read under the broken and feathered shadows of mature tropical plants that live inside the glass brick walls.

The wooden coffee table and matching media unit furnish the space with warming tones that meld with a wooden walkway and wood-clad ceilings. An iron staircase rises through the heart of the home, creating a bold architectural statement.

A large planter pot marks the divide between the sitting area and a narrow indoor fish pond. The path of water wraps around the living space, giving the room a tranquil outdoor feel.

The living room seems to float upon the water like a raft. A patio borders the pond, constructing a narrow pathway alongside the plant beds. The skylit courtyard is designed to be the lungs of the house, breathing in fresh air. It is east facing, so the glass brick walls filter the morning sun to warmly wake up the home.

All of the floor surfaces inside the home would serve outdoor spaces equally. This material crossover helps to blur the lines between interior living and outdoor exploration. Huge banks of windows were installed to lead the sun inside, which was the principal concept for this home design.

Behind the TV stand, an oblique framework follows the slope of the staircase to build a translucent backdrop. Every detail of the living space is designed and selected to achieve an open quality where light flows and air circulates

In the family dining area, a wood bench easily accommodates an extra guest. A bright yellow accent wall gives the sunny dining room a cheerfully energized aesthetic. A matching yellow runner dresses the table, along with a simple glass bud vase as the centerpiece. Dual-aspect windows and an open view of the internal courtyard give the eating area a fresh, alfresco feel.

The dining area is linked to the kitchen. Here, a wooden peninsula serves as a casual breakfast bar. Modern wireframe dining chairs add a cool industrial vibe to the eating area. A polished concrete floor reflects light from the huge surrounding windows.

Inside the bedrooms, the joyous celandine yellow accent is found in bed sets, scatter pillows, and bright, nature-themed wall art. Wide glass doors make a connection with prolifically planted terraces. Indoor plants bring greenery deeper into the scheme.

Where the modern staircase design rises through the building, there is a seamless fusion with nature. Tropical plants thrive in the glass stairwell, engulfing the wood-clad space in natural texture and vibrant shades of green.

The organic decoration falls away as we reach the top floor, giving way to a clean white space with rich wooden elements.

In this clean, restful space, a small relaxation area has been fashioned for reading and conversation. A chunky wood coffee table table is teamed with a pair of metal-framed chairs that match those featured in the kitchen.

On the floor plan, we can see how the smaller sociable kitchen area leads into a larger prep kitchen area at the rear. It's also possible to observe the scale and prominence of the green spaces that feature throughout, from the living room and surrounding gardens to the smaller bedroom terraces.

Upper floor plan.

Roof plan.