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Architecture · Interior · Construction · North Kerala

The buildings of Malabar,
built right.

A Koyilandy practice delivering homes, villas and commercial spaces across North Kerala since 2008. 300 constructions. Every design hand-drawn. Every build supervised on site by the principals.

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01 — Our Approach

We measure twice.
We build once. We stay until
the last detail is right.

Architecture in Malabar is about more than measurements. It is about understanding how a family lives — how monsoon light moves through a room, and how the air should feel in the courtyard on an August afternoon.

We work with the materials and proportions of North Kerala — laterite, teak, lime plaster and the logic of the verandah — adapted for how families live today. Our practice spans compact urban plots in Koyilandy to larger villas and commercial buildings across the district.

What stays constant across 300 buildings is honesty: a fair fee, a design that belongs to its site, and a build that does not cut corners behind the plaster.

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Muhammed Yousaf Founding Principal
Muhammed Yousaf · Koyilandy Studio
A note from the principal

For 18 years, every project has carried one simple promise: your home, built as I would build my own.

I started HIDESIGN in Koyilandy because I saw a gap — homeowners across North Kerala were signing contracts with studios who had never visited their site. We go to the site first. Always.

Alongside me are Mujithab, who leads design and 3D visualization, and Shafeeque K.P., who runs construction supervision and project management. Three people who have been with the studio from the early years — and who treat each project as if it is the only one on their desk.

Three hundred buildings later, our approach has not changed: listen to the family, understand the site, draw with care, and build with your own hands on the ground.

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Muhammed Yousaf Founding Principal · HIDESIGN
18+
Years in Practice
300+
Built Projects
02
Office Locations
North
Kerala Focus
02 — Selected Work

Buildings that
belong to North
Kerala's soil.

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Built · Completed Koyilandy, Kozhikode · Kerala

Tharangam

A family home on a sloping site at the edge of Koyilandy town. The house steps down with the land rather than fighting it — each level a terrace, each terrace a room. At the centre, an open courtyard draws the sea breeze through every corridor. Laterite, lime plaster and teak joinery in honest proportion.

Typology
Private Residence
Area
2,800 sqft
Completed
2023

Architecture · Interior Design · Construction Management

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Nadapuram, Kozhikode · Kerala

The
Bayali

A double-height living room for a family returning from abroad — their first home in Nadapuram after years away. They asked for light and air. We opened the facade to the paddy view and let the monsoon sky become the fifth wall. Terrazzo floor, teak ceiling, white lime walls.

Typology
Residential Interior
Area
2,200 sqft
Year
2022
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Vatakara, Kozhikode · Kerala

Maruthom

A contemporary villa on a generous corner plot in Vatakara. The brief was simple — a house that feels large without being ostentatious. We answered it with a low horizontal roof, a deep verandah running the full width of the facade, and a garden court that pulls greenery inside at every turn.

Typology
Contemporary Villa
Area
3,400 sqft
Year
2024
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Koyilandy, Kozhikode

The Anwar
Residence

A home designed around the rhythms of a large joint family — three generations under one roof, each wanting their own corner and their own light. The plan organises itself around a central courtyard that all wings share. Private spaces and communal ones, held together by a single datum of stone.

Typology
Joint Family Residence
Area
4,100 sqft
Year
2023
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Nadapuram · Kerala

The Courtyard
House

The nadumuttam tradition, reinterpreted for a modern family. A square courtyard at the centre of the plan, with rooms that turn inward toward the sky and toward one another. Brass grilles, lime plaster and a planted central tree. The house breathes, even in April.

Typology
Private Residence
Area
2,600 sqft
Year
2022

A practice built on accuracy,
not promises.

03 — Disciplines

Four capabilities,
one conversation.

01

Architecture

Concept-to-execution buildings for homes, villas, institutions and commercial spaces — designed for the North Kerala climate and the way Malabar families live.

ResidentialVillasCommercialInstitutional
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02

Interior Design

Interiors that are continuations of the architecture — never afterthoughts. Modular kitchens, living spaces, bedrooms and complete turnkey packages.

HomesOfficesRestaurantsTurnkey
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03

3D & Visualization

Photo-realistic renders, walkthroughs, floor plans and elevation drawings — so you can see your home in full detail before a single stone is laid.

3D RendersWalkthroughsFloor PlansElevations
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04 — In their words

What the people
who hired us, say.

Yousaf and his team didn't just give us drawings. They came to the site three times before touching a pencil. Every room in our home is exactly where the light should be — we didn't know that was possible at this budget.

MR
Muhammed RiyasTharangam Residence · Koyilandy

We interviewed four architects. HIDESIGN was the only one who told us what we could not do as clearly as what we could. That honesty built our confidence. Shafeeque was on site every week — the quality of finish is something our neighbours still ask about.

SA
Shareefa & AnwarThe Bayali · Nadapuram

Mujithab's 3D renders were so accurate we could see the exact shadow the staircase would cast at 4 PM. When we moved in, the house matched the renders room by room. That kind of precision is rare in Kozhikode.

SR
Shihas RasheedMaruthom Villa · Vatakara

They took our very confused brief — Gulf-modern but also Kerala-traditional — and turned it into something we are proud of every morning. The courtyard was their idea, not ours. It is the best part of the house.

JN
Jasmine & NazerThe Courtyard House · Nadapuram
05 — Process

From the first walk
of the site, to the final key.

01
Listen
We meet you at your site — not on Zoom, not at the office. We walk the land, study the orientation, note where the monsoon comes from, and return with questions, not drawings.
Week 1 — 2
02
Design
Concept design through floor plans, 3D renders and material boards. Two to three rounds of revision until the design is exactly what you envisioned — and a few things you hadn't thought of.
Week 3 — 6
03
Detail
Working drawings, structural plans, electrical and plumbing layouts, joinery schedules and full elevation drawings. Every junction resolved on paper before the first stone is laid.
Month 2 — 4
04
Build
On-site construction management with weekly supervision by Shafeeque K.P. Trusted sub-contractors, transparent billing, and a site we treat as our own from foundation to finishing coat.
Month 5 — 15
05
Hand over
A final walkthrough, a snagging list, and a 12-month support period. We stay reachable long after you move in — because a house is a relationship, not a transaction.
Month 16+
06 — The Studio

Three principals,
one shared standard.

A studio of 300+ builds,
still working like it is the first.
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Muhammed Yousaf

Founding Principal · Architect

Leads the studio's design process and client relationships. Has overseen every project since HIDESIGN's founding. Known across Koyilandy and Nadapuram for a frank, practical approach — and for arriving on site when it matters most.

hidesign2008@gmail.com
MU

Mujithab

Lead Designer · 3D Visualization

Responsible for design development and 3D rendering. Brings a meticulous eye to elevations and interiors — his renders are accurate enough that clients walk into their finished homes with very few surprises.

+91 98477 75600
SK

Shafeeque K.P.

Construction Head · Project Management

Manages site supervision and project execution across all active builds. Shafeeque is the reason HIDESIGN's finishes are consistent — he is at every site, every week, from foundation to finishing coat.

+91 99950 12656
07 — Begin

Free site visit
for new residential projects.

For homes across Koyilandy, Nadapuram and the wider Kozhikode district, the principals personally visit your site — no fee, no obligation. You'll leave with a clear picture of what your land can become.

08 — FAQ

Common questions,
honestly answered.

Still have a question? Write to us directly →

How does the engagement begin? +

It begins with a site visit — free of charge. One of the principals meets you at your plot, understands the brief, and returns with an initial concept sketch within the week. We do not start on drawings without a site visit first.

What areas do you work in? +

Our primary focus is Koyilandy, Nadapuram and the wider Kozhikode district. We take projects across North Kerala — Kannur, Vatakara, Thalassery and surrounding areas — and assess each on its merits.

Do you handle construction, or only design? +

Both. We offer architecture and design-only engagements, but many clients prefer our full-service package — design, 3D visualization, working drawings and supervised construction management under one roof. The result is almost always better when the designer and the builder are the same team.

How long does a typical project take? +

Design and approvals take 4 to 8 weeks. Construction for a typical 2,500–3,500 sqft home runs 12 to 18 months depending on scope and material choices. We give you an honest schedule before we start, and we stick to it.

What is your approximate fee structure? +

Design fees depend on scope — we discuss and fix them transparently before signing anything. For construction management, our fees are a percentage of build value. We believe clients should know the full cost before they commit, not after.

Can I see real completed projects? +

Yes — we can arrange a visit to a completed project in Koyilandy or Nadapuram with the homeowner's permission. 300+ builds across North Kerala means there is almost certainly a reference project near your site we can show you.

09 — Begin

Have a site, a family,
or a sketch on a napkin?
Write to us

Main Studio Koyilandy,
Kozhikode District
Kerala, India
Nadapuram Branch MJAC Building,
Thalassery Road
Nadapuram, Kozhikode
Call or WhatsApp +91 98477 75600
+91 99950 12656