24/04/2026
Introducing Koduva, an intentional, sustainable, and nature-aligned private escape in Peerumedu, Kerala. Envisioned by Scandinavian designer Morten Aagren Sveden, it is an eco-conscious retreat conceived as a space that feels both tranquil and reflective.
Let’s begin with the name. Nothing pretentious, just an honest one, drawn from the place itself: KoduvaKaranam.
Koduva is quite literally located in the middle of nowhere, and with that came its own set of challenges. Perched on a hill with no road access, the infrastructure had to be built before the project could even begin. From the outset, the owners, Sanju and Emy, were clear in their vision: ecological sustainability at every possible level. As construction can never be entirely sustainable, the focus was on minimal impact.
Locally sourced recyclable materials (stone, clay, and wood), rainwater harvesting, water conservation systems and solar power, all contribute to the project’s ethos of simplicity, sustainability, and connection to nature.
The pièce de résistance is the natural freshwater swimming pond, created from an existing crater and spanning just under one acre, making it India’s largest of its kind. Its principle is remarkably simple: a carefully planned ecosystem of plants naturally purifies the water, replacing the chemicals used in conventional pools. Here, nature itself becomes the solution.
Koduva is more than a destination, it is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and leave the world behind.
