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CHARACTER OF TAMIL FACADES
The Tamil façade is grand yet subtle in its special way.
It had bold columns right at the entrance yet receded back front door. It has a enclosed façade yet a veranda which gestures people to come in. These juxtapositions in the façade allow for a play of the elements with each other. Nevertheless, all of the elements do fit into place and each one of these elements is required to give this extraordinary character to the façade.
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The horizontal lines are broken down by the vertical lines
The Tamil façade has a unique rustic feel towards it. The façade is has a hidden geometry which creates the balance in the façade. Even if the state of the structures is dilapidated, one can still appreciate its beauty.
Lifestyle Through The Tamil Facades
The facades allow for the intricacies of the culture to be bound within it. Like a niche to put the diya's during the Diwali festival or the extension of the plinth to allow for parking of the bike or cycle.
streets. The picture shows how the veranda is used to keeping the tailoring equipment and the woman is using the street itself to carry on with her business. So you can clearly see from outside itself what kind of occupation the people that are living there are engaged in!
