KANASU

Kanasu: A Farmhouse That Feels Like a Deep Breath Photographing Kanasu felt like capturing a quiet exhale—a home that lives up to its name, which means dream in Kannada. Nestled far from the city’s noise, this small farmhouse holds an energy that invites you to slow down, stretch out, and simply be. Kanasu was built for Sudha, a former banker who now writes professionally—her recent book, COVID Positives, is a testament to her reflective and hopeful worldview—and her husband Narsimhachar, an engineer with a calm and grounded presence. Their personalities are woven into the very fabric of the home—thoughtful, warm, and deeply connected to the land. What stood out to me most was how the light moved through the home—gentle, organic, and unhurried. Every corner felt intentional yet relaxed: a breezy verandah that welcomed the morning stillness, and sunlit nooks that soaked up the afternoon warmth. There’s a lived-in charm to Kanasu that doesn’t try too hard—it simply flows with quiet confidence. Designed by Ar. Lavannya Goradia of Studio Alaya and built by the in-house team, the home allows nature to seep in effortlessly. Wood, stone, and earthy finishes come together like a gentle symphony. It’s a space that doesn’t demand attention but quietly earns it, frame by frame. As someone who often documents spaces designed for efficiency and aesthetics, Kanasu reminded me that architecture can also hold emotion—of ease, of balance, of joy. And when design becomes this personal, the lens doesn’t just record—it relates.