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Krishna’s Illam – An English Townhouse

Typology

Hi-end independent residence

Client

Mr. Navaneetha Krishnan, MD, Advent Logistics, Chennai

Built-up Area

7,710 sq. ft.

Location

Defense colony, Chennai

This is a modern-day re-creation of a colonial mansion, with aspirations towards the erstwhile London townhouses and the Anglican interiors characteristic of the British Raj. The exterior stays true to mimicking classical architectural style and it’s elements by sporting the lofty double height fluted columns, arched French windows and doors opening out to balconies with metal-craft railings, intricate cornices and ornate plasterwork to boot. The interiors are bold, massive and stolid in scale and proportions, heavy with rich wood and brown marble dominating the palette. There are equal volumes of outdoor spaces to match these in the form of internal and external gardens and a pool. The instant connection to the ambience in the country estate homes of the English nobility from the by-gone era is felt.

This is a modern-day re-creation of a colonial mansion, with aspirations towards the erstwhile London townhouses and the Anglican interiors characteristic of the British Raj. The exterior stays true to mimicking classical architectural style and it’s elements by sporting the lofty double height fluted columns, arched French windows and doors opening out to balconies with metal-craft railings, intricate cornices and ornate plasterwork to boot. The interiors are bold, massive and stolid in scale and proportions, heavy with rich wood and brown marble dominating the palette. There are equal volumes of outdoor spaces to match these in the form of internal and external gardens and a pool. The instant connection to the ambience in the country estate homes of the English nobility from the by-gone era is felt.