Mission

The old give way to the new, often painfully, rather smoothly. The architectural scene in Kerala is no different. The finest of old Kerala architecture today is displayed in posh drawing rooms all over the globe in bits salvaged from demolition contractors. An acute shortage of good quality timber is being felt in the state today and as a result, price of timber is rising day by day. Conventional species take decades to mature. Further more, the pressure on the land could reduce the area under forest.

Not all the dismantled architecture is representative of the bygone culture and architectural expertise. By recycling these demolished timber, significant improvement can be made in the supply of conventional timber products.

Vision

Wood has universal appeal and local skilled carpenters who are familiar with both the production and repair are available in plenty. With the development of synthetic adhesives and improved connectors, timber is fast regaining its lost glory in Kerala.
With this new development, let us hope that the golden days of timber in Kerala architecture is still to come. Let us redefine our own tradition