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A distinctive visual form in Kerala architecture is the long, steep sloping roof built to protect the building's walls and withstand heavy monsoons. This roof is normally laid with tiles or a thatched labyrinth of palm leaves, supported on a frame made of hardwood and timber.
The palace complex has many other buildings, which are a combination of traditional and Western architecture. The present building, a three-storied structure within the complex, was renovated in the 1950s by the Archaeological Department of Kerala in modern style conforming to the scientific techniques prescribed for the protection of heritage ...
Kerala is one of the southern states of India. This state is witnessing a huge high-rise boom, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kannur and Palakkad. Several high-rises are located in these cities. As of 2023 Burj AlHind in Calicut is the tallest building in Kerala with 40 floors and 140 meters. [1]
The Niyamasabha Mandiram, located in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, is the seat of the Kerala State Legislative Assembly or the Niyamasabha. Built primarily in the classical style of Architecture of Kerala, with strong influences of many contemporary styles, it is a structure with grand staircase, gardens, water bodies and a large Central Assembly Hall.
Built in the 1840s, Kuthiramalika is an example of traditional Kerala architecture, with its typical sloping roofs, overhanging eaves, pillared verandahs and enclosed courtyards. Intricate carvings adorn the wooden ceilings, with each room having a distinctive pattern.
Buildings and structures in Kerala by district (20 C) A. Airports in Kerala (1 C, 11 P) ... Architecture of Kerala; A. Anchuruli Tunnel; K. Kalithattu (rest house)
The Koyikkal Palace is a palace situated in Nedumangadu, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala, India. [1] The palace was built in 16th century for Umayamma Rani of the Venad Royal Family. [2] Umayamma Rani was the queen of Venad between 1677 and 1684. [3] [4] The palace is a double storied building and built in the traditional architectural ...
Built in 1865, the palace complex consists of 49 buildings spreading across 54 acres (220,000 m 2) and built in the traditional architectural style. The complex has an archaeological museum, a heritage museum, a deer park, a pre-historic park and a children's park.