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When creative license begets great design… When great

design lends itself to elegant form… When elegance in form

leads up to a better life… That’s when the Art of

Architecture heeds its true calling. The irrevocable connect

between lands and landmarks, moments and monuments

has been emphatically established through the annals of

history. And that connect continues… even today.

architecture - a statement through structure

Poppy’s Hotel at Kumblangi (Kerala) - India's first floating resort.

Inspired from a photographer's view that married the silhouettes above

and below water in the same perspective. An ambitious project

and a proud feather in the KTA hat.

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collective

More than a mere group of people assembled under a single roof for

professional reasons, the team at KTA is a pool of resources that seek to

enhance each other’s skills and add up to a collective. Every project

therefore becomes the cumulative brain child of many. From Data

Collection, to Research and Analysis that eventually leads to design and

then culminates in construction - a true testament to a cohesive design

taskforce.

At KTA, teamwork is taken to yet another level. Professionals and experts

from all walks of life are engaged and interacted with to facilitate a healthy

and vibrant exchange of knowledge and skills. By creating constraints, KTA

creates a working style that seeks solutions from both within the

organisation and externally. So be it photographers, Naval Architects,

fishermen, farmers or artisans - inputs from professionals from all walks of

life are woven into the tapestry of the KTA design fabric, making

masterpieces that are universal in form and futuristic in function.

At KTA, we pride ourselves on the painstaking

time and effort we invest in understanding

your requirements, assessing the terrain and

evaluating the environment. And that’s just

scratching the surface. The more we learn,

the deeper is the level of detail to

which we are able to delve.

Because, we don’t believe in

settling for mere design. We are

committed to creating spaces

that reflect your personality and

reveal your style. While our

designs cover the essentials of

requirement and aesthetics, we go one

step further to also ensure their longevity. Our

insights probe the circumstantial and factor in

the intangible elements of time and change.

The final outcome? A space that meets your

requirements, not just for the moment but for

the foreseeable future.

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know

before weconstruct…we de-

We take apart every project and strip it to its shell.

We leave everything we have learned outside the

door and then we begin to learn some more. So,

our work space is also our classroom. And our

qualifications are our instruments of tutelage that

help us to re-qualify ourselves.

An almost painful process, we know, but in the

end? We re-invent ourselves and re-define our

designs – every time. And that’s why, every KTA

design is a unique masterpiece with no precedent.

Singular and focused in its statement about you.

From pre-design to design to

construction supervision to

post completion support, the KTA

Experience is a complete journey. It is our utmost

conviction that there can be no design without

discipline and that’s why we spare no effort in a detailed

documentation of all our drawings . Just like we build a house atop its foundation, so

too, we embark on the task of design only after we complete our detailed and precise

pre-design. And then we build…

Pre-design is the very first phase of design during which we acquaint ourselves with

you, assimilate your requirements and then create a concept. It is during this stage

that we visit the site, understand the environmental factors, disseminate the

surroundings and then put pen to paper. The direction of the wind could influence

the placement of windows. The quality of soil could influence the material we use

for construction. The variables are worked out here. And a definitive road map is

planned for the task ahead.

A time consuming process, for sure. But the time, effort and expense we take to

pre-design, is our way of ensuring that you will save all three during the crucial stage

of construction. Its how we add a little bit of ‘extra’ to the ordinary.

design - a creative journey

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e b e g i n a l l over again Once our designs are complete

and the project is all set for construction, we

pause for a while. We turn around and re-trace our

steps. Using the concept of Reverse Engineering, we work

our arduous way backwards. And at every step, we analyse

and evaluate our work. This objective re-look at the various

elements that have been incorporated into the design helps

us to trim the excesses, optimize utility and lend finesse

and finish wherever required. Only then, do we believe

the design to be complete and ready for

execution.

Our idea of change is not the whimsical change that bounces off a floating

thought or fleeting fancy, but the change that is inspired by the desire to

innovate. At KTA, we are constantly striving to break free from the

constraints of existing form and obvious design. To look at the mundane

and see marvels instead. That’s why, we have a dedicated department for

Research and Development. Here’s where we experiment with materials

and explore new methods of design. So be it a particular type of sand or

clay in the area, a unique landscape, an interesting shape or just a fancy,

we will make it work for you. Innovation inspired by research, design

derived through nature and more often than not, that extra mile that we

go – for you. We take our research seriously and we apply it every which

way we can.

the only constant is change

Parish hall at Ranni (Kerala) - Creating new trends in design

A project undertaken at Ranni. Creating a traditional yet modern, welcoming yet

unique design that will be a trendsetting landmark and appeal to a large number of

parish members with diverse requirements and preferences.

green architecture

Friendship with the environment is today a

mandatory element that needs to be factored into

all design. The use of eco-friendly material and

practices have become par for the course. At KTA,

we take the concept of ‘Green’ to yet another

level. We augment the sustainability of every

project by focusing our attention on arranging all

elements in a manner that will reduce the carbon

footprint and optimize the utilization of natural

and renewable resources. The entire KTA

workforce is trained and educated on the modern

principles and practices that support

sustainability. And we leave no stone unturned in

sharing our insights and educating our customers

and vendors alike.

Trine Green Lagoon at Arookutty (Kerala) – In friendship with nature.

A 30-unit project located on the serene backwaters at Arookutty, Kerala.

Designed to retain the integrity of the original landscape, the entire project was

designed to preclude the cutting of trees.

it all adds up Our task is to assemble several elements so that

they look good, become a functionally expressive

ensemble and sums up to a visual masterpiece.

After all, bad design shouts at you, but a good

design is a silent seller. And when a good design

extends beyond its utility to meet unspoken

requirements and creates a level of satisfaction

that transcends to an emotional connection, then,

we know we have successfully accomplished

what we started out to achieve. The satisfaction is

indescribable and the effort and expense become

well worth it.

When you said you wanted the comforts of a

house within the confines of a flat, we unraveled

the elements of an apartment and created a

house, complete with split levels, garden and

even a barbeque. A veritable villa in the sky.

When we conceived a floating resort to re-create a

photographer’s image, we actually re-wrote the

textbook on floating fundamentals. And the resort

floated…

Need we say more?

Pushpamangalam Apartments at Thrikkakara (Kerala).

Designed to give the feel of a house within an apartment and

sensitised to the 'wish-list' of prospective residents, each

apartment offers the living experience of an independent home

including a personal garden!

(Kochuthommen Mathew holds an

M.Arch from the Oxford University, UK.

His work style has been greatly

influenced by premier icons in the field of

modern architecture like David Greene and

Andrew Holmes, whom he worked with early

in his career. He divides his time between his

offices in Bangalore and Kochi, working on unique,

challenging projects and nurturing new talent.)

one last word…

Architectural Services

MEP Consultancy

Structural and Technical Consultancy

Project Management

Project Management Services l Feasibility Studies l Site Analysis & Selection l Project Technical Analysis

Project Cost Estimation & Budget Preparation l Procurement Support l Project Scheduling

Regulatory Compliances l Equipment Specification l Drawing Development, Layout Design

Bid Preparation & Analysis Construction Scheduling l Project Coordination & Supervision Site Management

Site Health & Safety Management l Expediting & Logistics l Project QA / QC

Third party Inspection & Certification l Start up Assistance

Interior Designing and Landscaping

Naval Architecture

A dream is immeasurable, not a circumstantial act, but the work of a free mind. The

measurable make this dream a reality. But that extra mile you travel will make the

measurable reality an immeasurable, like the dream you saw. Architecture is an

assembly of measurable to create the immeasurable.

- Kochuthommen Mathew

Head Office :

KOCHUTHOMMEN & ASSOCIATES

3rd Floor, 4M-403, 80 ft,

Kammanahalli Main Road,

HRBR lllrd Block, Kalyan Nagar,

Bangalore-560 043 (India)

Tel: +91 80 25440007

Regional Office :

KOCHUTHOMMEN & ASSOCIATES

136/BMRA, Thekkinath

Edappally, Kochi - 682024 (India)

Tel: +91 484 2340003

www.ktaarchitects.com

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