Viyan Constructions
A civil engineering practice specialising in traditional building techniques, natural materials and craft-led construction, and in modern architecture built with the same discipline. One accountable team from the first site visit to handover.
A civil engineering practice for every kind of building.
Viyan Constructions is a civil engineering practice specialising in traditional building techniques, natural materials and craft-led construction, and in modern architecture built with the same discipline.
Some clients come to us for a home raised from the earth of their own site, finished in lime by hand. Others want a contemporary villa, an apartment block, a showroom or a fuel station. Either way, you get one engineering team, proper structural design and close supervision from the first site visit to handover.
Heritage or modern. Or both.
Two practices under one roof. Explore each in detail, or talk to us and we’ll help you decide what suits your site, budget and way of living.
Built from earth, lime and stone.
Traditional South Indian building methods, engineered and supervised like any modern structure.
- Earth constructionCSEB, rammed earth, cob
- Lime & artisan finishesChettinad, Araish, Tadelakt
- Traditional roofingMadras terrace, hourdi
- Masonry & structural craftArches, vaults, domes
- Flooring & waterproofingOxide, mosaic, surkhi
Concrete, steel and glass, engineered.
Contemporary buildings with clean lines and generous light, backed by structural design and close supervision.
- Residences & villasDesign & build
- ApartmentsMulti-storey
- Commercial buildingsOffices, retail
- Petrol bunksCanopies, forecourts
- Structural design & civil worksRenovation, repairs
Whatever the style, the same rigour.
Heritage or modern, every Viyan building is held to the same four commitments.
Engineered first
Structural design and calculations behind every wall, roof, arch, slab and cantilever.
Honest materials
Earth, lime and stone where they perform best; concrete and steel where they are truly needed.
Clear estimates
An itemised estimate and a realistic schedule before work begins, so you can decide with confidence.
One accountable team
Design, structure and construction under one practice, from the first visit to handover.
Mix the best of both.
A modern home with lime-plastered walls and red oxide floors. An earthen home with contemporary glazing. Our two practices work together on the same building.
Talk to us about your ideaFrom site visit to handover.
A clear, six-stage process so you always know what is happening, why, and what comes next.
Conversation & site visit
We understand your brief, budget and timeline, and walk the site to read its soil, orientation and climate.
Heritage, modern or both
We talk through which approach suits your site, budget and way of living, with honest pros and cons.
Design & engineering
Drawings, structural design and specifications, with techniques chosen to perform.
Estimate & schedule
A transparent, itemised estimate and a realistic programme, agreed before work begins.
Build & supervise
Engineers and skilled craftspeople on site, with quality checks at every stage.
Handover & care
A walkthrough, plus simple guidance for caring for every material in your building.
What people usually ask.
If your question isn’t here, call us. We’re always happy to talk it through.
Call 93443 02686Which is right for me, heritage or modern?
It depends on your site, budget, climate and how you want to live. Many clients choose a mix. After a site visit we’ll explain the honest pros and cons of each so you can decide.
Are natural buildings as strong as conventional ones?
Yes, when they’re engineered properly. We test the soil, stabilise it where required, design wall thicknesses and bands structurally, and protect walls with good plinths, overhangs and lime finishes.
How do costs compare?
It depends on the techniques, finishes and scale. Some natural methods cost less in materials; hand finishes like Chettinad lime take more skilled time. After a site visit we give a clear, itemised estimate.
Do you take up smaller jobs?
Yes. Each heritage division and modern service works independently, so you can engage us for a single lime wall, an oxide floor, a roof or a complete building.
Where do you work?
We’re based in Ganapathy, Coimbatore, and take up projects across Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu.
Let’s build something that lasts.
Tell us about your site and what you have in mind, whether it’s a single finish or a complete building. We’ll call you back to arrange a conversation.
Sanganoor Road, Ganapathy,
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641006