In Harmony With Nature

George E Ramapuram grew up surrounded by an abundance of nature and splendid architecture at Coorg. It was through his architect uncle that he understood the impact nature and architecture have on the way one lives. These went on to become driving forces in improving lifestyles through design.

After his bachelor’s in architecture from the University School of Design, Mysuru, he began his apprenticeship years at the in-house architecture and design division of Evolve Back Resorts. During this period, the formal inception of a division called ‘Earthitects’ was envisioned and initiated by him. “I understood the value of sensible design with my first project at Stone Lodges Private Residences by Earthitects,” he says.

“At Earthitects, we endeavour to ally with the earth to create dwellings that are in harmony with oneself and the natural environment that enables ‘natural life’,” he adds. Earthitects is rooted in the values of the land and crafts spaces that emanate from the earth that binds us all.

Estate Plavu from The Stone Lodge at Wayanad, Kerala, a three-lodge private residential unit with handcrafted furniture and panoramic views of the Wayanad forests, is one such remarkable project by Earthitects.

Ramapuram envisages design as a way of life that facilitates ease of living. “Good design understands the mannerisms of its inhabitants and provides a thriving environment for the mind, body and soul,” he explains.

At Earthitects, a lot of research, development and implementation goes into a new project. “If the critical objectives of a new project are defined, they help us curate every possible way of using the space. We believe a space should be an extension of one’s natural mannerisms, down to the most minute detail,” says Ramapuram.

In future, Earthitects would like to imbibe more cultural elements in its projects and let them be an embodiment of the ‘spirit of the land’.

By Mohan Siddharth