Manduva Logili Homes of Andhra Pradesh

Have you noticed that traditional homesteads in India were always large irrespective of which community they belonged to? This was in keeping with the joint family system that prevailed earlier. For instance, the Chettinadu homes, the Nalukettu homes of Kerala and Colonial house of Kolkata all were built with the aim of housing large families.

This wasn’t any different in Andhra Pradesh. Joint families lived in Manduva Logili homes. These homes were built before the 1950s. However, one can still find them in areas such as East and West Godavari, Nellore, Guntur, Kadapa, and Vijayanagaram.

Materials commonly used in the building of Manduva homes included red bricks or gummy soil. The roofs were made of red tiles and supported by pillars made from logs of teakwood or rosewood.

The Manduva houses typically had a common space that was open to the sky. This allowed light and air to stream into the house. During the rainy season, the water is drained off with a pit and pipe drainage system that is usually installed. The homes have gorgeous carved main doors which are called Simhadwaram.

Currently, these types of homes are a rare sight. Nuclear family systems and urbanization have slowly led to Manduva homes fading out. Like all other traditional homes, Manduva homes require quite a bit of expenditure and special skills for maintenance and renovation. Families that haven’t been able to take care of the upkeep have had to let these homes go. Few groups, however, have been putting in special efforts to ensure that they’re preserved.

If you like to draw inspiration from the Manduva homes, you may find it hard to replicate literally. Logs of teakwood or rosewood are extremely difficult to source and the scale of those homes is almost impossible to match given the scarcity of space today.

Ways that you can draw the essence of Manduva homes:

* Design your home keeping in mind that it has to be a space that brings the family and friends together.

* Ensure that the layout allows maximum light and air in whilst protecting the inhabitants from harsh weather conditions.

* Balance traditionalism with practicality in a manner that allows for modern living while paying tribute to the wonderful years gone by.

* Use materials that can be maintained with minimal effort and are harmonious with the overall Manduva design.

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