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Eugene Pandala
- 2. Biography Birth: 19 March 1954, 62 years old Birth place : Kollam, India. Studied for a Masters in Urban Design at the School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi. Met the legendary architect Hassan Fathy, and was inspired to build with mud. He had his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at University of York and at Fort Brockhurst English Heritage Training Centre in the U.K.
- 3. Career He was the founding head of the department of Architecture at the Architecture School in Quilon. Pandala gained public attention in 1996 when he designed his first mud house in Kollam. As a nature lover, and cultural heritage conservation activist, he designs buildings with natural materials, making some of his work the most interesting organic forms with cultural continuity, so natural to its surroundings.
- 4. Style.. Known for building with values of environmental sustainability. The architect is not a fan of straight lines and geometrical shapes. his work is characterized by organic forms and a free-flowing spirit. His buildings seem to be part of the earth, one with nature and completely non-pretentious. Has sensitivity to the needs of the owners and his concern for the environment.
- 5. His notable projects.. Ravis house in chathannor, Kerala An eco friendly enchantment
- 6. About the house.. This house at Chathanoor has four bedrooms, three courtyards, a kitchen, dining and a living space, all arranged in such a manner that it seems to be part of nature. The inside-outside connectivity is well-balanced and effected through open arches (with safety grills in mild steel) flanked by mud columns and large teakwood-clad windows. Spatial distribution has also been cleverly executed: public areas like the living area and the low-lying veranda, and one bedroom afford views of the waterlily pond.
- 7. Continued.. Situated on the northern side, the water pond along with the perforations on the exterior walls, keeps these public areas cooler. To the south lie two courtyards ,one exclusively for the master bedroom and one shared between the remaining two bedrooms. Passive cooling and the ample amount of sunlight that enters this house negate the need for air conditioners and artificial lighting, thus bringing electricity bills down.
- 8. The three courtyards are the crowning glory of this project. The one next to the seating alcove has, as its highlight, a perforated wall topped by a tiara of bougainvillea
- 9. Every Eugene Pandala structure has curvaceous lines, like this wall which hides a courtyard beyond. The perforations on the walls, besides adding whimsy, also bring more light and air into the house.
- 10. The rib-and-skin roof of the house is clearly visible at the entrance.
- 11. A man-made pond crusted with waterlilies.
- 12. Interior.. Pandala did not intervene in the interior design of the house. The owners themselves have introduced bare necessities like a sofa, chairs and a coffee table.
- 13. An informal seating alcove, which draws inspiration from the traditional foyer of a Kerala home, is placed right next to the entrance. It affords a view of one of the southern courtyards.
- 14. Note the open nature of the project where every area of the house is exposed to natures bounty.
- 15. Note the undulations of this mud house painstakingly shaped by hand.
- 16. Here is the interesting snake-head pattern on the wall
- 18. Interesting facts of the house His particular house has been built from mud dug out from the site itself, which takes it a notch higher on the eco-friendly scale. The resulting pit has been converted into a water harvesting zone. The roof is so well thought out that none of the walls are exposed much to rainwater during monsoons. There are several design details that are especially endearing, such as the snake hood-shaped wall exhibit crafted out of mud, and the ledges that sprout from the walls to serve as benches or handy places to stack provisions.
- 24. This is Pandalas one of the finest project. Providing all that a cinema needs under one roof, this film academy is spread over 20,000sq feet. The whole construction is Vastu Shastra compliant which adds one more star to the uniqueness of the academy. this project has also been constructed by mud making it environment friendly. Moreover the mud which has been found on the site is used here.
- 25. The roofing done is pretty simple by erecting roof tiles on a steel truss....
- 26. The main 2-storey structure that spans 20,000 sq.ft, is built around a central nadumuttom like space
- 27. From the main reception area, there is a staircase that leads to a library.
- 28. The oxide flooring throughout follow ochre, yellow and saffron tones. The design of the building ensures that there is ample flow of air and plenty of light....
- 30. Facts about the academy A reception, library, classrooms, staff rooms, a small cafeteria, shooting studio, sound studio, edit lab are the major rooms that make up the academy. The courses offered here include cinematography, film editing, direction and screenplay, sound recording The rainwater harvesting system of the KINFRA Park is quite near to the studio. The shape of the plot helps in channelling the water got from this into a small pond in the campus. This water body adds to the charm of the building
- 31. Sarai at Toria, MP - A uniquely designed accommodation is situated on a beautiful riverside site, near Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. A beautiful place, rich in history and natural beauty .
- 32. Reasons to visit Experiential riverside resort located off the Jhansi-Satna national highway in Madla on the banks of Ken River 8 independent cottages with an attached bath, verandah and private courtyard built with mud, stone, wood, brick, lime, tile and thatched roof areas include a large dining and lounge area situated on the highest point of the resort offering views over the Ken River and the Panna National Park Activities offered include boating, fishing, nature walks, birding, visit to places of historical importance and national parks Recommended for inbound and wildlife travellers
- 33. Four of the cottages are especially suitable for families, including tucked-away mezzanine bed spaces that are great for children.
- 35. Awards and Recognition Pandalas work has been appreciated not only by the people and government but words of appreciation can be heard from his fellow architects of India. In 2011, Lalith kala academy present him with first Laurie Baker award. His eco-friendly designs has won him Designer of the year award by Inside & Outside magazine in 2007. His heritage conservation project has won him a commendation award by Inside Outside magazine in 2004. He was a keynote speaker at the 361 degree conference 2016 held at Nehru centre in Mumbay. In March 2016, British council hosted Pandala for their Great Talk Series in Mumbay and at Pune