Rosu's home
This project is a renovation of an old residence, where the intent was to reinterpret the existing house rather than replace it. The design approach was rooted in understanding the original structure its spatial hierarchy, arches, and introverted nature and carefully transforming it to suit contemporary living.
Selective structural interventions were introduced to open the house toward external patios and landscaped areas, allowing light, air, and greenery to flow into the interiors. The living area was expanded and reconfigured, becoming a more generous, connected space that anchors the home while maintaining a sense of calm and enclosure.
Area | 2700sq.ft
photos : 148south
Location | Panachamood, Trivandrum
A consistent architectural language runs throughout the house; however, each space is given a distinct character through colour and flooring. Rather than relying on varied forms, the identity of each room is shaped through material and tonal shifts. Vitrified patterned tiles and cement-finish flooring are used extensively, creating subtle transitions and lending individual moods to different zones while maintaining visual continuity.
The colour palette is deliberately restrained yet expressive blue, green, and beige form the base, evoking calm and softness, while pops of magenta add warmth and surprise. These are complemented by terracotta tones and warm wood finishes, grounding the interiors and strengthening the connection to the home’s original character.
Arches emerge as a defining architectural element across the renovation. Drawing inspiration from the arches present in the old house, they are reintroduced in a contemporary manner used to frame views, define thresholds, and soften spatial transitions. This repetition of form creates a strong sense of continuity between the existing structure and the new interventions.
Materiality plays a central role in anchoring the renovation. Brick textured walls, natural wood, and handcrafted details contribute to a tactile, lived-in quality, allowing the house to feel layered rather than newly imposed.
Overall, the renovation transforms an inward-looking old house into a home that is open yet intimate, contemporary yet rooted. It is a careful balance of memory and change where architecture, colour, and material quietly shape everyday experiences.
