This Kerala Home Feels Huge on a Small City Plot in Kochi, Kerala | Home Tour | @ArchPro

Step inside The Palagiri House in Kochi, a 9,000 sq. ft. tropical residence built on a 619 sq.m urban plot in Kaloor. Rising out of a neighborhood defined by narrow lanes and closely packed houses, this four-bedroom home shows how architecture can transform a tight urban site into a spacious, light-filled retreat. Completed in just 18 months, the house blends tropical design principles with modern family living.

Instead of occupying the entire ground, the architects lifted the home above a parking level—freeing up nearly 40% of the land at the front. This rare luxury in a dense city setting allowed the residence to breathe, creating openness and visibility while maintaining privacy. Inside, the home unfolds as a series of layered spaces: a gentle ramp and sit-out lead into a soaring double-height drawing room, gradually transitioning upward into family areas, private bedrooms, and a rooftop pavilion.

The design carefully balances light, ventilation, and privacy. Bedrooms are tucked toward the rear, shielded from neighboring buildings yet illuminated by courtyards and inset openings. Cultural sensibilities shaped the planning, with visual buffers between formal drawing areas and intimate family zones. At the top, a solar roof doubles as both an energy generator and a shaded gathering space, turning sustainability into an everyday architectural feature.

The Palagiri House is more than a home—it’s a lesson in climate-conscious tropical architecture. Through modest material choices, layered planning, and a deep respect for context, it demonstrates how even a compact city plot can host a comfortable, timeless family residence.

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00:00 - Introduction to the Palagiri House
00:55 - Elevated Home in a Dense Urban Plot
01:54 - Minimal Design with Green Pockets
03:50 - Living with Blurred Boundaries
05:47 - Privacy through Skylights and Screens
07:48 - A Home for Three Generations

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Name: Palagiri House
Location: Kaloor, Kochi
Build-up Area: 9,000 sq. ft.
Plot : 619 sq.m
Completion Year: 2024
Bedrooms: 4

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Architecture: Silpi Architects
Structural Engineer: IFT Consultants
Civil Contractor: Bethel Construction
Architectural Assistant : Parvathy
Draughtsman: Parvathy
Interior: Ajish
Landscape Architect: Geethanjali
Site Engineer: Siju
Visualiser: Sreekuttan,Chithran
Landscape Contractor: Metrogarden

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Doors: Teak
Window: Schuco
Electrical Wire: Polycab Green Wire
Plumbing Pipe: Supreme
Painting: Asian Paints
Architectural Softwares: AutoCAD, Revit,3Ds max

Produced by ArchPro.
Filmed and Edited by LJ Studios
Production Team: John Mathew, Joeal Jacob, Amal Purushothaman, Akhil Ajay. Sreekuttan
Cover Image: Nathan Photos

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