Far from the misty isles of Britain, Adam Clapham — a celebrated British documentary-maker and long-time BBC/Channel 4 producer — found his heart’s home on the sun-kissed coast of Karnataka.

For decades, Adam travelled across South Asia, creating award-winning films and writing books that captured the pulse of rural life. His work took him deep into the communities of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, but it was here, in Udupi district, that he chose to stay.

In 2002, Adam built a beach house near Mangalore. Nine years later, he moved inland to Katapadi, a peaceful village on the banks of the Udyavar River. Here, he created a riverside home inspired by Sri Lankan architecture — airy verandas, sloping roofs, and spaces that breathe with the sea breeze.