State Commendation Award at the 18th Architect of the Year
Awards 2008 for Indian State Architecture Awards (ISAA)

Architects - Auroville, Pondicherry, India

Private house Vaithekuppam Pondicherry 2008

Architect: Pino Marchese & Sheril Castelino
Contractor: Creations & others
Area: 200 sqm
Cost: Rs.10 lacs
Period: 2008

In going with the landscape planned outside, the house follows a contemporary zen-like style with straight lined furniture and subdued plain furnishings. The accessories and paintings provide the dashes of colour and decoration in the house.