The Backyard

The Backyard

The Backyard

Residential Backyard.Puttur, D.K, Karnataka

Area: 1800 sq ft

Year: 2026

Photographs by: Hamdan Muhammed

Status: Completed

Located behind an existing residence in Puttur, coastal Karnataka, The Backyard was conceived as a shared family gathering space for clients who live abroad and return to their native home only occasionally. 
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While the house already contained sufficient indoor rooms, the need was for a place that could bring the family together- an environment that reconnects them with the cultural and climatic qualities of the region they grew up in.
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The project draws from the traditional architectural language of coastal Karnataka and interprets it through a contemporary spatial approach. A central open courtyard forms the core of the design, around which a series of platforms and partially defined spaces are arranged for dining, cooking, and quiet reading.
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Sloping roofs finished with traditional Mangalore tiles shelter the courtyard and respond to the region’s heavy monsoon rains. 
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Red oxide flooring is introduced across the gathering areas, drawing from a long-standing regional building tradition. Its smooth, earthy surface carries a tactile familiarity associated with many traditional homes of the region, while its thermal properties help keep the floor relatively cool underfoot.
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Open edges, shaded roofs, and continuous cross ventilation ensure climatic comfort while maintaining a strong visual and sensory connection with the surrounding landscape, allowing the backyard to function as a calm, breathable setting for family gatherings.