En Vilasam, a Chettinad villa that stays out of sight
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
En Vilasam, a private villa on the Alamparai coast near Mamallapuram, blends Chettinad architectural heritage with contemporary design. Architect Raj Andagere designed the home around existing coconut groves and waterbodies for antiques collector Gomathi Subramanian, balancing nostalgia with modern language while preserving mansion traditions.
Key Entities
En VilasamChettinad villaAlamparai coastRaj AndagereGomathi SubramanianKadapakkamMamallapuramPuducherryGeorge MichellAuroville