ATHANGUDI TILES

Athangudi village in the Chettinad region is famous for its patterned athangudi tiles. These tiles are handmade by skilled craftsmen with locally available clay, which is burnt and then glazed.

• Athangudi tiles are ideal for hot climates. You can visit the workshops and even design your own tiles.

• There are also a few places where you can see the local artisans at work, making the famous Chettinad tiles, weaving cotton sarees on handlooms, working with wood and silver smiths.

USAGE OF PILLAR AS A INTERIOR ELEMENT

USAGE OF CHAJJAS TO PROVIDE SHADE FROM SUN AND DUST

USAGE OF WOOD CARVINGS FOR ORNAMENTATION

Introduction of chettinad theme into a Modern villa design through the usage of different types materials and the golden ratio of application of spaces.

USING COURTYARDS FOR CLIMATIC MODERATION IN THE HOUSE

USAGE OF THINNAIS AS FAMILY GATHERING SPACE

Usage of a mixture of materials

Double height spaces for a spacious household.

Using exposed bricks, wood, and glass

Usage of Materials emanating the spaces with a splash of modern and traditional design

USAGE of granite counter and counter top

Introducing courtyards as a light, ventilation &climatic moderation element

Semi-open spaces

Courtyard spaces, punctured balcony space, partially open spaces and bay windows in combination with the materials used create elegant spaces which create a climatic balance inside the home.

Ratio Of Open Spaces

Addition of Thulasi madam.

USING MUD ROOF TILES TO KEEP THE CLIMATE INSIDE THE HOUSE COOL.

USING A SINGLE BURMA TEAK LOG – CARVED PILLARS

USE OF BURMA TEAK FOR DOORS AND ARCHITRAVES

USING A SINGLE BURMA TEAK LOG - INTRICATELY CARVED OUT PILLARS.

Material Analysis Study

TERRACOTA TILES AND MUD ROOF TILE USED TO KEEP INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE COOL

USE OF INTRICATELY CARVED BURMA TEAK ARCHITRAVES.

AATHANGUDI PALACE

MAIN HALL BUILT

LAVISHLY USING BURMA TEAK PILLARS AND BALUSTRADES, BELGIAN GLASS, COPPER ROOF PLATES, AATHANGUDI TILES, SPANISH AND JAPANESE TILES etc.