Comments on: The Cliff House by Khosla Associates

By: Arpita

Arpita — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 13:54:19 +0000

The interiors are stunning and fit well in the area, not so sure about the outside, looks like a white cement block whose roof got blown off?? there are gorgeous old structures in Kerala and they could ahve incorporated some of that. That said, still would love to live there!

By: Major

Major — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:53:54 +0000

Anyone who’s been to Kerala can attest that this design is so ludicrous and at odds with the beautiful indigenous Kerala architecture that can be found all around. Why on earth would you go to a beautiful place like Kerala and build something that is square/boxy/concrete/sharp angles??? For heavens sake, just borrow ideas from the locals and you will come up with the most beautiful structures ever!

By: nick

nick — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:21:33 +0000

the couch in imagee 070710_17 doesnt make sense. why is it in the crapper???

By: TW

TW — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:35:02 +0000

I agree with JimW – this feels like a showpiece in the manner of a 5 star balinese resort.

There is an extravagence in volumes and structure (that winged roof is too much)that takes it a little too far over the edge.

And to Petri – sadly, the cost to build this in India would be about the same price as a small renovation in the US I suspect.

By: Petri

Petri — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:12:17 +0000

I wonder what would be the estimated cost to build such a house in India?

By: Cristina

Cristina — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:58:29 +0000

I like the views, the minimalist decor, the many openings towards the outdoors, and the use of timber louvred shutters and local materials. All that concrete bothers me though.

By: Rudy

Rudy — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:11:49 +0000

A beautiful home in terms of materials and layout. Minimal design at it’s best. Unfortunately the triangular shape of the roof doesn’t blend well with the other volumes. Especially the concrete support recalls mid-century restaurant or gas station designs.

By: Jimw

Jimw — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:47:26 +0000

In terms of design alone, there is a wonderful austere refinement with the material composition. The detailing, material selection and furnishings are exemplary. However, I find this this design confusing; as a single residence (with a substantial servants component) it comes across as more of a corporate resort than a personal retreat. I find the concrete structural element supporting the roof totally incongruous with the sense of “get away”. Scale and material of that element itself is disarming if not intrusive. I’m not sure if it is serving the ego of the client or that of the architect.

By: F-J

F-J — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:02:52 +0000

Beautiful; a calming environment. Love the fig shaped lamp and wall.
The checker effect tiles fight with the serenity of the design.

By: Michael McTigue

Michael McTigue — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:17:35 +0000

Stunning, sexy, modern and respectful of tradition and location.

AND THAT POOL!!!