Billy O’Tea House / STO.M.P Architects
Explore Billy O’Tea House in Tuticorin, designed by STO.M.P. This unique home blends East Indian cultural elements with coastal design, creating a serene and harmonious living space.
STO.M.P Architects
STO.M.P (Studio for Modernism & Practical Aesthetics) is an architecture office based in Madurai, India, founded by Vignesh Sekar and Shamini Vignesh. The firm is strongly influenced by modernist principles and explores a design language that juxtaposes form with functionality, always seeking to resonate with its cultural surroundings. Their work is known for contextual modernism—projects that balance practical aesthetics, regional craftsmanship, and a cinematic sensitivity to light and space.
Operating primarily in residential architecture, STO.M.P has built a reputation since its first contract in 2018 for designing homes and small-scale buildings that are both personal and responsive to the environment. Projects such as the Western Valley House and Billy O’Tea House showcase their use of locally sourced materials, thoughtful detailing, and a narrative-driven approach. They also collaborate abroad and extend their reach through partnerships, further embedding their work in a global conversation around modern, humane architecture.
LOCATION: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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House in a Grove, India / STO.M.P Architects
STO.M.P Architects designed the ‘House in a Grove’ located in Tirupattur, within the Chettinad region of India. The project aimed to blend contemporary aesthetics with the rich cultural essence of the local area, fulfilling the client’s vision.