Laterite & Light
Architecture + Interiors · Kochi
Residential spaces, grounded in climate and craft
Laterite & Light
From a vague idea to a site-ready plan.Rooted in tradition, designed for how you live now.
The studio
Homes that belong to their people, and to this place.
Led by principal architect Ananya Menon, Laterite & Light is a two-person Kochi practice for residential architecture, renovation, and interiors.
We work closely and selectively—only six first conversations each week—so every project begins with attention, clarity, and a realistic shared brief.
Inside the home
Every room, considered
Bedroom
A quiet room, built around light and rest.
Kitchen
Where the family actually gathers.
Bathroom
Small spaces, done with real material honesty.
Selected spaces
Kochi & nearby · 2022—26
Our range
Homes we design
Different architectural languages, held together by climate, material, and a close reading of how each family lives.
01
Traditional Nalukettu Revival
The shaded verandahs and tiled roofs of Kerala, renewed for contemporary family life.
02
Contemporary Tropical Home
Open, breezy rooms shaped by deep shade, garden views, and the movement of monsoon air.
03
Minimalist Courtyard House
A calm inward-looking plan that brings daylight and a private garden to the heart of home.
04
Heritage Home Renovation
Original character carefully retained, with new layers made to feel quietly inevitable.
05
Compact Urban Plot
Every metre made useful through vertical planning, filtered light, and small pockets of green.