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ELLE DECOR
On the way to the nelli trees in Kerala
Feature · Nelly House · 2026
Original article by Disha Kalyankar ·
Article summary
Summary by BTL Architects
ELLE DECOR features Nelly House and its relationship with the trees and terrain of Thirunelly.
The living room at Nelly House. · Abhimanyu K V
The landscape shapes the plan
The feature looks at how existing nelli trees and changes in ground level guided the design. Courtyards bring light and planting beside the bedrooms, while site stone helps form terraces and retaining walls.
The courtyard beside the main bedroom. · Abhimanyu K V
Spaces for reading and company
Rammed earth, reused timber and bamboo connect the building with its setting. A library nook offers space to read; the verandah extends the shared rooms outdoors. The complete feature presents the publisher’s account of the home.
