What materials make Rithu a “Beauty in Calm”

• Typology: Residential
• Project Name – RITHU
• Location – Kerala
• Architecture Firm – ARK Architecture Studio 
• Principal Architect – Ar.Rahul Kumar
• Built Up Area – 2300 sq.ft
• Material Used: Fluted Panel, Granite Tile Floor Texture, Knotty Wood Oak Laminate, Ceiling Mounted Fan.

“Crust of earth, and the greens breathing”, literal to its name, “Rithu”, a space that could be a perfect choice to escape the chaos of the city, and surrender to nature’s peaceful tranquility. The residence was built upon the client’s interest and tastes. The choices for the design chosen by Architect Rahul Kumar, seamlessly brought forth the beauty of the space by adding a touch of Indian Heritage. 

Material of Architecture:

A home that was beautifully handcraft and a design that is one of its kind. The following material makes Rithu what it is now : Fluted Panel, Granite Tile Floor Texture, Knotty Wood Oak Laminate, Ceiling Mounted Fan.

Fluted Panel

A fluted panel refers to vertical grooves or ribs. It is variably used in architectural and design applications, its a great way of play when luxury and elegance is considered.

Advantages:

1. Aesthetically pleasing: It creates a sense of grandeur and elegance, while adding depth and texture providing appealing visuals
2. Durable: Fluted panels constitutes of durable materials such as metal, wood, or fiberglass, making them long-lasting and resistant to wear and tear.
3. Low maintenance: Fluted panels are relatively easy to clean and maintain, requires time to time cleaning for best looks.
4. Versatile: it offers different sizes, shapes, and materials, making them suitable for a wide range of design applications.

Things to Consider:

1. Expensive: they can cost you extra, than other types of cladding or decorative elements due to their design.
2. Installation: Installing fluted panels requires professionals and can be time-consuming, particularly for larger projects.
3. Limited customization: Fluted panels have a distinct design, which can limit customization options

Uses

1. Wall cladding: Creates better visuals because of its texture, can work for both exterior and interior
2. Cornices: Fluted panels creates decorative cornices or moldings, adding elegance and sophistication to a building’s roofline.
3. Columns: It creates column shafts, adding a classic or modern look to architectural designs.
4. Ceilings: adds texture and depth to interior ceilings, creating a unique and stylish look.

Granite Tile Floor Texture

Granite tile floors are a recommended choice for high-traffic areas in homes and commercial buildings. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of granite tile floor texture:

Advantages:

1. Durability: Its a hard-wearing material that can stand of test of times.
2. Aesthetics: Granite tile floors offer a range of colors, patterns, and textures, providing a wide range of options for different design styles.
3. Easy to care: it relatively easy to maintain, that other materials.
4. Resistant to scratches and stains: it is resistant to scratches and stains, making it an ideal choice for areas with high foot traffic.

Things to Consider:

1. High Price: it can be expensive when compared to other flooring materials due to the high cost of the material.
2. Slippery: Granite tile floors can be slippery when wet, which can pose a hazard in areas that are prone to spills or moisture.
3. Cold: Granite tile floors can feel cold underfoot, which can be uncomfortable in colder climates.

Uses:

1. Kitchens: it serves as popular choice, in this space due to their durability and resistance to scratches, stains.
2. Bathrooms: Because of its non-slippery properties its a good choice for washroom, which is more prone to moisture.
3. Commercial spaces: Granite tile floors uses involvement in big spaces such as offices, hotels, and restaurants, due to its weight loading feature.
4. Outdoor spaces: The weather resistance elements attracts as an useful option in surroundings such as patios, walkways, and pool decks.

Knotty Oak Wood Laminate

Knotty Oak Wood Laminate is a type of flooring that is designed to mimic the appearance of real oak wood flooring.

Advantages:

1. Cost-effective: Laminate flooring is a preferred choice for those on low budget.
2. Easy to install: Laminate flooring is relatively easy to install
3. Durability: Laminate flooring is highly durable and resistant to scratches, stains, and wear and tear.
4. Wide variety of designs: Laminate flooring is available in a wide variety of designs, including Knotty Oak Wood Laminate, which can provide the look of real oak wood flooring without the high cost.

Things to Consider:

1. Not real wood: It can only provide the look of real oak wood flooring, it is not the same as real wood and may not provide the same level of warmth or character.
2. Prone to moisture damage: Laminate flooring can be prone to moisture damage.

Uses

1. Living spaces: You can use Knotty Oak Wood Laminate in living spaces such as living rooms, family rooms, and bedrooms, providing an affordable and stylish flooring option that is easy to clean and maintain.
2. Basements: Its Knotty Oak Wood Laminate provides verstality in basements, providing a moisture-resistant and durable flooring option that is resistant to mold and mildew.

Ceiling Mounted Fan.

As by the name, you can mount these fans on the ceiling it provides air circulation, cooling and ventilation to all corners of your space.

Advantages

1. Air circulation: It can help to circulate air throughout a room, which stimulates the air and prevents it from stinking.
2. Cooling: Ceiling mounted fans can help to cool a room by circulating air and creating a breeze. This can be especially helpful in hot and humid climates.
3. Ventilation: Ceiling mounted fans can help to improve ventilation by exhausting stale air and bringing in fresh air from outside.

Things to Consider:

1. Installation: Installing a ceiling mounted fan can be a difficult and time-consuming process, especially if the wiring is not already in place.
2. Maintenance: Ceiling mounted fans are difficult to clean and maintain, especially if you install them in high or hard-to-reach areas.

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