Sreenivas Lodge – A Renewal of the Familiar

“The responsibility of architecture is to give dignity to man.” - Louis Kahn

The refurbishment of Sreenivas Lodge was envisioned as an act of renewal rather than reinvention. Anchored in the dense urban grain of Kozhikode, the project responds to the everyday rhythms of travelers while reasserting architecture’s ability to dignify modest programs.

The façade composition balances restraint with articulation—vertical screens of perforated masonry punctuate the elevation, lending depth, texture, and climatic comfort. These porous surfaces allow the building to breathe, tempering light and heat while creating a distinct identity within its urban context.

Inside, the design pivots on economy of means and clarity of intent. Existing floor plates were preserved, while circulation and common areas were subtly reorganized to foster openness and connection. The interiors adopt a playful chromatic palette—greens, corals, and muted pastels—layered with patterned textiles and tactile surfaces. These bold yet measured interventions create rooms that feel contemporary without erasing the building’s inherited modesty.

Material choices embrace honest finishes and crafted details: terrazzo flooring, custom furniture inserts, and locally inspired artwork accentuate the compact rooms. Corridors and thresholds are punctuated by light wells and indoor planting, softening transitions and offering moments of pause.

At an accessible tariff per night, the project challenges the equation between hospitality and luxury. Instead, it foregrounds an architecture of inclusivity—where climate, comfort, and character converge within a financially sustainable model

In its renewed avatar, Sreenivas Lodge stands as a quiet manifesto: that design, when thoughtful and restrained, can transform the ordinary into the memorable, and re frame everyday hospitality as a space of delight.

• CLIENT: Copperfolia - by P.T.S group
• Year of construction: 1983
• Type of construction: Renovation - adaptive reuse
• Roof type: Steel truss roof with Onduline sheet
• Basic Finishes:
  • Polished mosaic flooring
  • Paint finish
  • Refurbished furniture
• ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Fluidarch Capture