Benny Kuriakose


Publications
Books, Articles, Interviews, Media Coverage

Books
	Construction Manual for the Supervisors and the Project Staff for the Tsunami Reconstruction Projects in Nagapattinam published by SIFFS, Trivandrum, 2006 This construction manual has been prepared for the engineers, supervisors, masons, contractors and others who are involved in the reconstruction project for the tsunami victims in the villages of Tarangambadi and Chinnangudi in Nagapattinam District. The basis for much of the information for the manual was the in-house training programme for engineers, supervisors and house-owners involved in the SIFFS project. PDF 582KB
	A Study of Chinnangudi village in connection with the Tsunami Reconstruction Project in Nagapattinam District published by SIFFS, Trivandrum, 2006 This report is based on a habitat mapping study carried out by a team of architects, students, engineers and planners of the Chinnankudi village in Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, South India. PDF 1.7MB
	Conserving Timber Structures in India Published by INTACH, New Delhi 2007 This conservation brief is a reference book for architects, engineers and those involved in timber in historic building conservation. This manual is specifically focusing on the practical implementation level and provides a wide range of essential information as well as dos and don’ts.

Articles
A list of articles written by Benny Kuriakose on various issues in connection with Tsunami Reconstruction can be downloaded from the project site
Laurie Baker- the unseen side Architecture+Design Aug 2007 Artilce on Laurie Baker and his philosophy, remembers the experiences during the apprenticeship with him.	(PDF 1.3 MB)
Evolving Dakshinachitra Artilce from Architecture+Design Aug 2007 Late Laurie Baker, provided his services to Dakshinachitra. The spatial conceptualization of Dakshinachitra encompasses his building techniques and methods and reinforces his philosophy of empowering masons and craftspeople in the building process.
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Period Passion India Today Home June 2007 Article on how elements from old Kerala & Chettinad homes can be successfully incorporated into modern dwellings.
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Not just four walls and a roof Article from Samudra March 2005 Some thoughts on the reconstruction projects and their design after the tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean.	(PDF 152KB)
'Mammoottiyude Veedu' Malayalam Article in Parpidam Magazine This article tells about how the design of the house for actor Mammootty was done and the concepts behind the design.	(PDF 1.8 MB)
Conservation and Reconstruction Of Timber Buildings – The Dakshinachitra Experience, Excerpt from the book A Glimpse Of South India, published by Madras Craft Foundation, 2001. The article records the methods of the transplantation of the Kerala buildings, which are primarily timber constructions, but the principles used were applied to homes from the other regions.	(PDF 644 KB)

Interviews
No Architect Will Have a Following Like Baker An interview which appeared in Hindu Metro Plus on April 07, 2007. When landscapes the world over have begun to look the same, visionaries like the late Laurie Baker insisted on giving the unmistakable local touch. Benny Kuriakose recalls those warm moments he had spent with the Gandhian master builder, in a conversation with RANJANI GOVIND	View online
'Architecture involves creativity...' Times of India 4 May 2007	(PDF 1.2 MB)
We need people with a public vision Benny in Conversation with Deborah Thiagarajan The Hindu 19th September, 2006 Deborah Thiagarajan's journey of South India started in the early 1970s. She travelled through dusty villages picking up the threads of vulnerable craft and architectural traditions. As Deborah and Benny traverse a gamut of topics, T. Krithika Reddy records their conversation at The Patio, Taj Coromandel.	View Online
Towards a Greener City New Indian Express 14 th July, 2006. Sujata Chakrabarthi speaks to Benny about his work at his home in MRC Nagar	(PDF 804KB)
Take Lessons from Traditional Techniques The Hindu 6th August, 2005. Tackling cost increase in construction means keeping an eagle eye on wastage. The science of recycling has more relevance in architecture in building earthy, artistic creations, says Benny Kuriakose in a chat with RANJANI GOVIND	View online

Media Coverage
Vishram by the Sea Article in Inside Outside, November, 2002 the Inside Outside Designer of the Year Award.	(PDF 2. 4MB)
Article in the Italian Magazine 'Case Da Abitare' November 2004 on T Nagar house in Chennai	(PDF 791 KB)
Vernacular Vantage Article in Architecture + Design May-June 2004 issue on the public buildings in Dakshinachitra	(PDF 877 KB)
By the Bay: Article in Design Today October-November 2003 issue on the project "Vishram on the Sea" Traditional open courtyards, age-old Athangudi tiles and a sloping tiled roof form the major features of the house Vishram by the Sea on the outskirts of Chennai.
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Sun Kissed Retreat Article in Elle Décor Magazine Monsoon 2002 issue on the project 'Vishram on the Sea' A Chennai beach house with an unusual blend of Mediterranean and South Indian décor.	(PDF 2.27MB)
Has South Indian style come of age? - The Hindu December 26, 2002.	View online
Beach House Chennai INDIAN DESIGN daab 2004 978-3-937718-04-0

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