THE GRANARY HOUSE

Set in the rain-fed landscape of Coorg, this granary is designed not just as a storage space, but as a flexible, future-ready structure. While it currently serves to store coffee and pepper, it has been thoughtfully planned to transform into a hospitality space, such as a farmstay or guest house, if needed.The design responds to its agricultural setting and the region’s climate with sensitivity and purpose.

The building follows a U-shaped layout. Each arm houses a granary one for coffee, the other for pepper. The central section connects the two and serves as the main entrance, approached through a raised platform portico. Behind this passage sits a compact store room for tools and Agricultural equipment.

Locally sourced materials and vernacular techniques shape the palette. Lime-plastered walls ensure breathability, terrazzo floors offer durability, and jackfruit wood provides structural support. The design reflects care for craft and climate alike.

Two roof types have been explored. One uses a sloping north-light truss with thatch over battens, while the other features a butterfly roof finished with terracotta tiles. Both adopt a double roof system that improves ventilation and insulation during Coorg’s heavy monsoons.

Future adaptability is built into the structure. Cobogós, sliding doors, and modular window-wall arrangements allow the space to open up or close off as needed. These elements make it easy to reconfigure the building without major changes.

This granary is more than just storage. It is a responsive, adaptable structure quietly rooted in its landscape, yet ready to evolve. Whether it remains a working granary or becomes a place of rest and stay, it holds space not just for crops, but for new possibilities.