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Madrid’s Mayrit Biennial Returns for Its Fourth Edition This May

Each May, Mayrit anchors Madrid’s design and architecture calendar. Now in its fourth edition, the independent biennial returns from 20 to 24 May 2026, taking place across a network of institutional and independent venues throughout the Spanish capital. Over the years, Mayrit has grown beyond a conventional showcase to become a forum for ideas, bringing […]

The Saga of Modern Legacies

In this essay for ID, international interior designer & entrepreneur Shalini Misra talks about the importance of contemporary heirlooms that carry forward their stories through generations

Hunar: Story of a Build in 20 Techniques

First presented at India Design ID 2023, Hunar is a designers’ collective exhibition that showcases craft, technique and innovation by India’s top architecture and design firms.

The House of Curves by Logic Architecture + Research

Fact File Location: Gurugram Size: 220 sq m Principal Architect: Anuj Kapoor Photography by: Suryan and Dang   Called The House of Curves, this contemporary Gurugram residence is envisioned as a poised space by Anuj Kapoor-led design firm Logic Architecture + Research. Standing on a 200-square-metre area, this abode is a remodelled 3+1 residential configuration […]

‘In the Mountains’ by Ant Studio

Fact File Location: Uttarakhand Size: 420 sq m Principal Architect: Monish Siripurapu Photography by: Jaidev Venkata & Anirudh S   ‘In the Mountains’ by Ant Studio is an idyllic residence, one that sinuously navigates the contours and slopes of the alpine terrain and seamlessly integrates them into its form. Maximizing the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayas, the […]

Palm Avenue House by Architecture Discipline

Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 560 sq m Principal Architect: Akshat Bhatt Photography by: Jeetin Sharma   Palm Avenue House by Architecture Discipline is a residence that takes inspiration from iconic architectural works, such as Villa Petit by Le Corbusier, in its spatial interplay. The project reflects an unconventional feel of other-worldliness within the residential […]

Kai Early Years by Education Design Architects

Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 420 sq m Principal Architect: Photography by: Andre Fanthome   Kai Early Years by Education Design Architects has been conceptualized as an open and welcoming built environment for 320 children. An early childhood campus in Bengaluru, it demonstrates a ‘third-teacher’ learning environment that nurtures the developmental needs of children aged two to six […]

Olive & Brew by P&D Associates

Fact File Location: Gujarat Principal Architects: Pratik Sidhpura and Devang Patel Photography by: Photographix India   Situated on the top floor of a complex in one of the city’s premiere locations, the décor experience at Olive & Brew by P&D Associates is one of familiarity, but with an edge. Novel use of patterns, textures, a vibrant colour palette, […]

KoCo (Kottayam Company) by Stapati

Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 307 sq m Principal Architects: George Seemon and Anupama Achar Photography by: Praveen Mohandas   KoCo (Kottayam Company) by Stapati is an adaptive reuse project that saw a 150-year-old residence being converted into a quirky eatery. Not only does it introduce a unique gastronomical highlight in the neighbourhood, but notably, it brings a new […]

Anandaloy Center by Studio Anna Heringer

Fact File Location: Bangladesh Size: 253 sq m Principal Architect: Anna Heringer Photography by: Kurt Hoerbst   Anandaloy Center by Studio Anna Heringer hosts a haven for people with disabilities, combined with a small studio for the production of fair textiles (Dipdii Textiles). For Studio Anna Heringer, architecture is a tool to improve lives. The strategy of all […]

Padival House by Anahata Studio

Fact File Location: Karnataka Size: 212 sq m Principal Architects: Puneeth Hegde, and Mithila Manolkar Photography by: Shamanth Patil Photography   Padival House by Anahata Studio is a contemporary rendition of the traditional South Indian courtyard home. A young couple and their two children, originally from Mangalore, a coastal city in South India, approached us to design […]

The Kumaon by Zowa Architects

Fact File Location: Uttarakhand Size: 1160 sq m Principal Architects: Pradeep Kodikara, and Jineshi Samaraweera Photographs by: Akshay Sharma   The Kumaon by Zowa Architects is a vernacular and highly contextual hospitality design project, situated on a sloping, terraced site with breathtaking views of the alpine Himalayan landscape. This small hotel in Uttarakhand is situated at 1600 metres […]

Diya by SPASM Design Architects

Fact File Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Size: 1400 sq m Principal Architects: Sanjeev Panjabi, and Sangeeta Merchant Photography by: Photographix India   Diya by SPASM Design Architects is crafted as an organic spatial experience, punctuated by a lower volume that meanders around the 248 trees present on the site. Ahmedabad is predominantly dry through the year, though it does rain occasionally […]

Anubhuti: Reverberating the Heritage of Southern India

Fact File Location: Gurugram (Gurgaon) Size: 170 sq m Principal Architects: Meena Murthy Kakkar, and Vishal Kakkar Photography by: Suryan Dang   Anubhuti by Envisage has been crafted by employing traditional South Indian design elements, sensibilities, textures, and patterns and augmenting them to fashion a modern-chic residence. Designers and their clients often overlook the importance of staying […]

Bellary House by Gaurav Roy Choudhury Architects

Fact File Location: Karnataka Size: 340 sq m Principal Architects: Gaurav Roy Choudhury Photography by: Niveditaa Gupta   Bellary House by Gaurav Roy Choudhury Architects is an adroitly composed residence that facilitates a convectional micro-climate (a response to the arid climate of the region) through a façade that is interspersed with small precast concrete windows and heavy eaves. […]

T House by Studio Course

Fact File Location: Gujarat Size: 500 sq m Principal Architect: Kalpak Shah Photography by: Fabien Charuau   T House by Studio Course is the embodiment of the practice’s philosophy of using a meticulous selection of sustainable materials and detailing in conjunction with vernacular craftsmanship. Referencing mid-century modern homes, the residence has been crafted in a timeless aesthetic, featuring […]

The Axial House by VM Architects

Fact file Location: Kerala Size: 830 sq m Principal Architect: Vinay Mohan Photographs by Running Studios   The Axial House by VM Architects is an understated residence that showcases the integration of nature with the client’s family-centric lifestyle. The façade, with its clean, linear forms, is a homage to the simplicity equated with modernism, while the spatial […]

The Northstar School by Shanmugam Associates

Fact file Location: Gujarat Size: 3065 sq m Principal Architect: A. Shanmugam Photography by: The Fishy Project   The Northstar School by Shanmugam Associates amalgamates the ideologies of exploring contemporary design with local materials, using regional references to define built form, and finding simplistic solutions for complex design problems to shape children’s education through a definitively contextual spatial […]

Mumbai Artists Retreat by Architecture Brio

Fact file Location: Mumbai Size: 1000 sq m Principal Architect: Shefali Balwani and Robert Verrijt Photography by: Edmund Sumner   Mumbai Artists Retreat by Architecture Brio is a distinct, adeptly crafted steel and bamboo cabin designed on stilts to withstand rising sea levels. In an attempt to reconcile the allure of coastal living with the perils of climate change, […]

Villa in the Palms by Abraham John Architects

Fact File Location: Goa Size: 610 sq m Principal Architects: Abraham John, and Alan Abraham Photography by: Edmund Sumner   Villa in the Palms by Abraham John Architects is named after the 19 coconut trees that have thrived for decades and continue to do so on this site overlooking a seasonal stream. The four-bedroom home has […]

Maya Somaiya Library by Sameep Padora & Associates

Fact File Location: Maharashtra Size: 535 sq m Principal Architect: Sameep Padora Photography by: Edmund Sumner   Maya Somaiya Library at the Sharda School by Sameep Padora & Associates is a unique composition that leverages children’s affinity for landscapes over built forms to create a dynamic space for studying (within) and playing (atop). Featuring an exploration of […]

Belaku by Technoarchitecture

Fact File Location: Bangalore Size: 650 sq m Principal Architect: Rajesh Shivaram Photographs by Shamanth Patil Photography   Belaku by Technoarchitecture is an understated composition that amalgamates Wabi-Sabi sensibilities with a traditional Indian courtyard home. The east-facing site has been conceived as two residences—one for an elderly couple and the other for their son, who […]

The Fluid Home by Quirk Studio

Fact File Location: Mumbai Size: 140 sq m Design: Disha Bhavsar and Shivani Ajmera Photography by: Kuber Shah   The Fluid Home by Quirk Studio draws on the dynamism that people have come to desire from their living spaces, resulting in a charming abode that is highly versatile in its spatial functions. With many individuals going for versatile spaces—spaces to […]

The House in 1970 by Architects Collaborative

Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 550 sq m Principal Architects: Abhishek Saxena, and Madhav Maini Photography by: Vibhor Yadav   The House in 1970 by Architects Collaborative is a homage to the simplicity and stark materiality of the 1960s and 1970s. Set in a high-density urban precinct of New Delhi, the residence denounces the haphazard […]

Corbel House by Kamat & Rozario Architecture

Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 340 sq m Principal Architects: Smruti Kamat, and Lester Rozario Photography by: Niveditaa Gupta & Lester Rozario   Corbel House by Kamat & Rozario Architecture draws on traditional architecture to create a contemporary living experience firmly rooted in context. The design developed from the client brief, which was to have a modern […]

The Soaring Rock by SPASM Design Architects

Fact File Location: Maharashtra Size: 767 sq m Principal Architects: Sanjeev Panjabi, and Sangeeta Merchant Photography by: Photographix India   The Soaring Rock by SPASM Design Architects is an architectural composition that induces a sense of liberation. Building on the philosophy that houses are a celebration of life, the structure boasts expansive views of farmlands, the Kavaddhara reservoir, and the […]

House In The Farm by Studio Inscape

Fact File Location: Hyderabad Size: 240 sq m Principal Architects: Chaitanya Padal, Kinnera Varma and Radha Neela Photography by: Ricken Desai   House In The Farm by Studio Inscape has been conceived as a subtle foreground to the natural environment. The farmhouse is designed around an existing tree to visually connect the courtyard without losing the linearity […]

Todd Residence by Cityspace’ 82 Architects

Fact File Location: Gurugram (Gurgaon) Size: 836 sq m Principal Architect: Sumit Dhawan Photography by: Shiv Prakash, Easy Homes   Todd Residence by Cityspace’ 82 Architects is a unique composition that seeks to integrate voluminous, light-filled living spaces with a particular focus on the sky as a design element. This splendid building, located amid the hustle […]

The Box House by Traanspace

Fact File Location: Vadodara Size: 420 sq m Principal Architect: Urvi Shah Photography by: Tejas Shah Photography   The Box House by Traanspace has been composed to respond wonderfully to its context and a client brief that entailed a home integrated with nature. Built on a plot of 420 square metres, the house nestles in a gated community […]

Meenu Agarwal of MADS Creations crafts an ornate abode at DLF Capital Greens

Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 650 sq m Principal Designer: Meenu Agarwal Photographs Courtesy: MADS Creations   This luxurious residence, decorated by Meenu Agarwal, principal designer at MADS Creations, is located at the DLF Capital Greens in Delhi. Modern luxury has many shades, and this residence is steeped in gold accents and rich details. […]

Mangalam House by JGP Consultants 

Fact File Location: Surat Size: 920 sq m Principal Architect: Jigar G Patel Photography  by: Nikhil Patel   The client, a 55-year-old industrialist with a family of five, approached JGP Consultants with a request to design a residence that would not only depict a simplistic lifestyle but also serve as an ideal space to unwind after a hectic workday. […]

Investribe Office Building by Living Edge Architects and Designers

Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 1400 sq m Principal Architects: Shone Saju, and Dinesh Shanmugam Photography by:  Link Studio   The Investribe Office Building by Living Edge Architects and Designers is a two-level, sustainably conceived structure. Investribe is an investment firm located in a serene neighbourhood in the bustling city of Bangalore. The client’s brief was to build a […]

Adarsh Palm Residence by Shernavaz Interiors

Fact File Location: Bangalore Principal Designer: Shernavaz Bharucha Photography by: Fabien Charuau   Adarsh Palm Residence by Shernavaz Interiors is a meticulously curated contemporary-classical home defined by abundant greenery and natural light. Intricate detailing features in an open-plan layout, with a central courtyard that acts as the focal point. An eclectic material palette of marble, wood, brass, […]

Vertical Courtyard House by Manoj Patel Design Studio

Fact File Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Size: 287 sq m Principal Architect: Manoj Patel Photography by: Umang Shah   Vertical Courtyard House by Manoj Patel Design Studio is a meticulously composed residence that utilises a detailed study of the climate and context to facilitate a serene, understated lifestyle. The home is situated in Vadodara, Gujarat, and has […]

Cultivate Art: A distinct platform for creators & collectors

Cultivate Art by Farah Siddiqui is a unique initiative that brings together emerging artists and the next generation of art collectors. Established in 2018 as a platform for new creatives to reach a global audience while inspiring young patrons to enhance their relationships with the art world by providing them with all the necessary tools, […]

Earth House by SAV Architecture + Design

Fact File Location: Goa Size: 700 sq m Principal Architects: Amita Kulkarni, and Vikrant Tike Photography by: Fabien Charuau   Earth House by SAV Architecture + Design is a stone and teak-textured residence punctuated by shaded patios and a pool alongside an idyllic coconut tree-lined canal. Situated alongside a canal lined with coconut trees in the quaint […]

The Bodice Flagship Store

Fact File Location: New Delhi Principal Designer: Ruchika Sachdeva Photographs courtesy: Bodice   The Bodice flagship store, designed by founder Ruchika Sachdeva, is a minimalist masterpiece that personifies the brand’s ethos of sustainable fashion. Located in the affluent neighbourhood of Vasant Kunj, the building—composed of a lucid glass façade and pared-back furnishings—is adjacent to the brand’s studio space […]

Shunyo Apartment by The Purple Ink Studio

Fact file Location: Bengaluru Size: 100 sq m Principal Architects: Akshay Heranjal, and Aditi Pai Photography by: Niveditaa Gupta   Shunyo Apartment by The Purple Ink Studio is a meticulously composed residence that juxtaposes simplicity with an esoteric spatial experience. The residents’ passion outweighs the functional necessities in the design intent, creating a surreal ambience. With a pure colour […]

AIKYA House by Technoarchitecture

Fact File Location: Bangalore Size: 6500 sq m Principal Architect: Rajesh Shivaram Photography by: Shamanth Patil   AIKYA House by Technoarchitecture is an intriguing representation of the practice’s ongoing expression of contemporary tropical residential architecture, with its modern sensibilities beautifully juxtaposed with the timeless aesthetics of the past. It is evocative of the simple, open structures of […]

Gauribidanur Residence by Cadence Architects

Fact file Location: Gauribidanur Size: 600 sq m Principal Architects: Smaran Mallesh, Narendra Pirgal, and Vikram Rajasekaran Photography by: Anand Jaju    Gauribidanur Residence by Cadence Architects is located on an L-shaped site measuring 285 square metres flanked by roads on two sides, which uses this form to determine the composition of spaces. The ground floor comprises the car parking […]

The Cardboard Office by Studio VDGA

Fact File Location: Pimpri-Chinchwad Size: 1250 sq m Principal Architects: Varsha, and Deepak Guggari Photography by: Hemant Patil    The Cardboard Office by Studio VDGA features the unique concept of doing away with the quintessential solid partitions and replacing them with honeycombed cardboard, thereby adding texture and form to the space. This 1200-square-metre office space, split into four […]

Pirouette House by Wallmakers

Fact File Location: Thiruvananthapuram Size: 196 sq m Principal Architect: Vinu Daniel Photography by: Jino Sam   Pirouette House by Wallmakers is a homage to revered architect Lawrence Wilfred Baker, featuring a contemporary rendition of his signature “Rat Trap Bond” masonry technique, whereby bricks have been placed vertically rather than horizontally to facilitate thermal and material efficiency. Located […]

The Skew House by Thought Parallels

Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 1110 sq m Principal Architect: Nikhil Mohan Photography by: Prashant Bhat Photography   The Skew House by Thought Parallels derives its name from a unique composition that disrupts the parallel axis between the guest and family spaces to accommodate a prayer room in the traditional, religious direction. Driving through winding, narrow roads in […]

Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa by Edifice Consultants & YH2 Architecture

Fact File Location: Uttarakhand Size: 13935 sq m Photography by: Maxime Brouillet   Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa by Edifice Consultants and YH2 Architecture is a hotel complex dictated by a modest architectural approach in the face of its resplendent surroundings amidst the Himalayas. The Indian Himalayas, a steep mountain landscape through which the sacred Ganges […]

Ekya Byrathi by Mindspace Architects

Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 8020 sq m Principal Architect: Sanjay Mohe Photography by: Hemant Patil   Ekya Byrathi by Mindspace Architects is a school for the CMR Group of Institutions. Mindfully conceptualised for varying age groups, from kindergarten to class 12, the edifice shields the interiors from the harsh western sun till 3 p.m., which is when […]

Nirvana Farmhouse by Put Your Hands Together

Fact File Location: Mumbai Size: 185 sq m Principal Architects: Shahveer Irani, and Areen Attari   Nirvana Farmhouse by Put Your Hands Together is a rustic retreat on the outskirts of Mumbai that is definitively contextual, perfectly integrating its environment in terms of form and materiality. Featuring an unostentatious and understated interior concept that overlooks approximately two […]

Buy Me a Coffee Workspace by Artystry

Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 220 sq m Principal Architects: Nahal Ahammed, and Anas Mohammed Photography by: Justin Sebastian   This contemporary workspace for Buy Me a Coffee by Artystry is unpretentious, organic, and warm. It is located on the third floor of Hilite Business Park and covers a total interior area of 200 square meters. From […]

House 1559/36D by Studio Ardete

Fact File Location: Chandigarh Size: 796 sq m Principal Architects: Badrinath Kaleru, and Prerna Kaleru Photography by: Purnesh Dev Nikhanj   House 1559/36D by Studio Ardete is a spatial experience that thrives on the interplay of lifestyle, art, and nature. The 836 sq m residential project is located in one of the privileged neighbourhoods of Chandigarh, flanked […]

The Pinnacle House by Aum Architects

Fact File Location: Mumbai Size: 350 sq m Principal Architect: Manish Dikshit   The Pinnacle House by Aum Architects is a contemporary four-bedroom duplex apartment fashioned in an eclectic curation of materials, colours, and textures. Rolling over 350 sq m, this four-bedroom duplex is a near-perfect composition. Abiding by his trademark of a modern yet minimalist design […]

The Far Site House by Technoarchitecture

Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 650 sq m Principal Architect: Rajesh Shivaram Photography by: Shamanth Patil J   The Far Site House by Technoarchitecture is a tranquil built form that was created as a timeless homage to nature. The 650-square-metre, east-facing site, located in Malleswaram, is one of the oldest parts of Bengaluru, highly prestigious, and surrounded by beautiful, […]

The Penthouse by Intaglio Design Studio

Fact File Location: Kanpur Size: 230 sq m Principal Architect: Chinmay Ajmani Photography by: Daniel Joseph   The Penthouse by Intaglio Design Studio is an all-day eatery, an eclectic blend of traditional architectural forms with contemporary quirkiness and vibrance. Kanpur, known for its modesty and simplicity, is a small city situated along the banks of the Ganges River. Synonymous […]

Villa U2 by IE Design

Fact File Location: Hyderabad Size: 560 sq m Principal Architect: Vijay Kataria Photography by: Akshay Rao   Villa U2 by IE Design is a luxurious contemporary abode, defined by a striking wooden spiral staircase amid an elegant composition of clean forms and a neutral colour palette. It is located in one of the finest luxury villa communities in […]

Shikhara House by Wallmakers

Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 180 sq m Principal Architect: Vinu Daniel Photography by: Jino Sam, Siddharthan, Chirantan Khastgir, Akash Sharma and Sagar Kudtarkar   Shikhara House by Wallmakers is a sustainable residence that exemplifies an experimental response to context. Set against one of the silent hilltops of Trivandrum, the site was located at the […]

Overture House by Thought Parallels

Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 930 sq m Principal Architect: Nikhil Mohan Photography by: Ashik Aseem   Overture House by Thought Parallels is a unique vernacular residence that references traditional Malabar-style architecture or the tharavads (ancestral homes). The 930-square-metre family home is located in Payyoli, Kerala, a state known for its distinct culture, traditions, and varied topography. The client decided […]

The Duplex at Queens Park by A Square Designs

Fact File Location: Kolkata Size: 470 sq m Principal Designer: Ajay Arya Photography by: Photographix India   The Duplex at Queens Park by A Square Designs is a composition in luxe materiality and juxtaposing yet harmoniously curated textures. The clients, a young family with a kid and their parents, wanted a clean, modern look with lots of natural […]

One BKC Workspace by Sanjyt Syngh

Fact File Location: Mumbai Size: 1490 sq m Principal Designer: Sanjyt Singh Photography courtesy: Sanjyt Syngh   This luxurious office at One BKC by Sanjyt Syngh is a true testament to his unmatched contemporary-global aesthetic. This exquisite 1490-square-metre office is located in one of the premier high-rises in Bandra Kurla Complex, close to Mumbai’s west coast. The brief […]

Supercity Glory Residence by Squelette Design

Fact File Location: Ahmedabad Size: 250 sq m Principal Architects: Prashant Trivedi, and Saumil Patel Photography by: Photographix India   Located in a contemporary township—Supercity Glory—this bungalow by Squelette Design references the architecture from its surrounding context. Pitched roof forms, tropical nuances, and colonial elements have been juxtaposed with metallic accents, brass detailing, and leather furnishings to create […]

Chhavi House by Abraham John Architects 

Fact File Location: Rajasthan Size: 710 sq m Principal Architects: Alan Abraham, and Abraham John Photographs courtesy: Alan Abraham   Chhavi House by Abraham John Architects is not only exquisitely composed but also a meticulously crafted response to its context. The challenge of designing a residential villa in Jodhpur was trifold: an extreme climate, a small footprint, and […]

Kabadiwalla Connect Workspace by Drawing Hands Studio

Fact File Location: Chennai Size: 60 sq m Principal Architect: Shruti Omprakash Photography by: Phosart Studio   This dynamic workspace, designed by Drawing Hands Studio for Kabadiwalla Connect, showcases a plethora of workstations that encourage collaboration, increase productivity, and facilitate creativity. The workplace as we know it today is the result of explosive creativity stretching the […]

5 Savita Deco by Pramod Group

Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 260 sq m Principal Designers: Vikek and Ritu Gupta Photographs courtesy: Pramod Group   5 Savita Deco by Pramod Group is a four-bedroom residence that personifies the opulence and refinement associated with the Art Deco era. Metallic accents, golden accessories, rich textiles, and ornate frames have been curated in the 260-square-metre […]

Casa 9 by AMPM Designs

Fact File Location: Pune Size: 370 sq m Principal Architects: Poonam, and Akash Mehta Photography by: Photographix India   Casa 9 by AMPM Designs is a plush yet playful interior project, fashioned for a young couple in the business of luxury superbikes. The TV room showcases a large projector screen with a sound system to amplify […]

Casa del Prato by Michele De Lucchi’s AMDL CIRCLE

Fact file Location: Italy Size: 465 sq m – 930 sq m Principal Architect: Michele de Lucchi Photography by: Max Rommel   Le Case del Prato (which translates as “Homes in the Pastures”) are two wooden compositions conceived as an addition to the luxurious Zirmerhof Hotel, Redagno di Sopra, situated in the verdant mountains of South […]

IHA Residence by Wallmakers

Fact file Location: Kerala Size: 290 sq m Principal Architect: Vinu Daniel Photographs by Anand Jaju   IHA Residence by Wallmakers is a beautiful contradiction of serenity, restraint, and warmth amidst an avant-garde design form. The site was located on low-lying terrain with issues of waterlogging, which was the primary obstacle we had to tackle. The principal […]

Cloaked by Cadence Architects

Fact File Location: Bangalore Size: 725 sq m Principal Architects: Smaran Mallesh, Narendra Pirgal and Vikram Rajasekaran Photographs courtesy: Cadence Architects   Cloaked by Cadence Architects is a novel architectural specimen located on an angular plot amidst a dense urban fabric. A distinct facade of perforated weathering steel artistically conceals the seemingly levitated horizontal planes of […]

Aashirwad Residence by 42mm Architecture 

Fact File Location: Lucknow Size: 1950 sq m Principal Architects:  Rudraksh Charan and Priyanka Khanna Photography by: Ravi Kanade   Aashirwad Residence by 42mm Architecture is a creative composition of spaces that programmatically facilitate its operation as a single joint-family residence while at the same time enabling each floor (per nuclear family) to function independently. This […]

K2K by Balan + Nambisan Architects

Fact File Location: Bangalore Size: 140 sq m Principal Architects: Arun Balan, Arjun Nambisan, and Nilanjana Roy Photographs by Archana Vikram   K2K by Balan + Nambisan Architects harnesses the dynamic potential of shipping containers to create a distinct and highly contextual workspace. We were approached by one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of […]

K Residence by Matra Architects

Fact file Location: Udaipur Size: 1115 sq m Principal Architects: Verenedra Wakhloo Photography by: Ankit Jain   K Residence by Matra Architects is an understated homage to the vernacular architecture of Udaipur that seeks to integrate contemporary design sensibilities with the historical urban ecology of the region. Comprising three interconnected pavilions clad in precast slabs of […]

The Elemental by Ashwin Architects

Fact file Location: Bengaluru Size: 370 sq m Principal Architects: Ashwin A.P Photographs by Shamanth Patil Photography   The Elemental by Ashwin Architects is an intricately composed home where horizontal and vertical lines have been leveraged to create an elegant statement. It stands on a 12-by-18-metre plot nestled in the suburbs of Bangalore. The focus of […]

Kalrav Farm by VPA Architects

Fact file Location: Ahmedabad Size: 520 sq m Principal Architects: Ronak Patel, Jinal Patel, Naiya Patel Photographs by Inclined Studio   Kalrav Farm by VPA Architects is a serene holiday home and a bird-lover’s paradise. The site is located near Thol Lake in Ahmedabad, situated next to an existing weekend home. Initially, this place was standard flat land […]

Anonym 2.0 by Sona Reddy Studio

Fact file Location: Hyderabad Size: 170 sq m Designer: Sona Reddy Photography by: Richa Kashelkar   Anonym 2.0 by Sona Reddy Studio is conceptualised as an extension of the franchise store but with a distinct core design concept. A bohemian palette seamlessly complements the artisanal Indian designer garment and accessory collections on display, enabling the crafted […]

Sangini House by Urbanscape Architects & Utopia Designs

Fact file Location: Surat Size: 2490 sq m Principal Architects: Dinesh Panwar, Apurva Desai Photographs by Andre J Fanthome, Studio Noughts & Crosses   Sangini House by Urbanscape Architects & Utopia Designs is a response to the context and legacy of the Sangini Group. The project is a high-end design that reflects the brand’s ethos and […]

Halaman, The Courtyard House by Zero Studio

Fact file Location: Kerala Size: 300 sq m Principal Architects: Hamid MM, Hafeel PK Photographs by Prasanth Mohan, Running Studios   Halaman, the Courtyard House by Zero Studio, is a peaceful haven on the outskirts of a densely populated neighbourhood. Set in a packed residential area in Aluva, a town in Kerala with a typical […]

Aqua Grid House by Mindspace Architects

Fact file Location: Pune Size: 1350 sq m Principal Architects: Sanjay Mohe, Vasuki Prakash and Suryanarayanan Photographs by Hemant Patil   Aqua Grid House by Mindspace Architects is an intriguing composition amidst verdant surroundings. This house is located in a quiet neighbourhood in Pune. Abutted by two roads lined with large banyan trees, the site had […]

Rane Vidyalaya School by Shanmugam Associates

Fact file Location: Tamil Nadu Size: 5000 sq m Principal Architect: A Shanmugam Photographs by Link Studio   Rane Vidyalaya School by Shanmugam Associates is located in the rural environs of Theerampalayam in Tamil Nadu. This CBSE school serves grades K–12 and is a CSR initiative of Rane Foundation India Pvt. Ltd., a leading industrial conglomerate. The […]

Zydus Cadila Chairman’s office floor by Iram Sultan

Fact file Location: Gujarat Size: 1860 sq m Principal Architect: Iram Sultan Photographs by Ishi Sitwala, The Fishy Project   In a signature rendition of restrained drama, Iram Sultan composed this 1860 sq m office space in Gujarat to perfectly represent its context. Defined by an intricate balance of materiality, volumes and adroit detailing, the […]

Urbanscape Architects’ studio: A contextually curated, artful workspace

Fact file Location: New Delhi Size: 560 sq m Designer: Dinesh Panwar Photography by: Andre J Fanthome, Studio Noughts & Crosses   Urbanscape Architects Studio is a reflection of the designers’ proclivity for a strong identity. Set amidst the eccentric aesthetics of Shahpurjat, an urban village in Delhi, it packs a motley of spaces, figures, and […]

Haiku 2.0 by Sona Reddy Studio

Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 930 sq m Principal Architect: Arun Nalapat Photography by: Richa Kashelkar   Haiku 2.0 by Sona Reddy Studio is a new Pan-Asian restaurant that pays homage to its predecessor branch (also designed by the studio). Referencing the restrained yet powerful character of the Japanese haiku, or short-form poem, the studio […]

Earth Café by Annkur Khosla Design Studio

Fact File Location: Mumbai Principal Designer: Annkur Khosla Photographs courtesy: Annkur Khosla Design Studio   Earth Café by Annkur Khosla Design Studio draws inspiration from its name and cuisine, featuring a distinct, contrasting dual colour scheme. The vegan establishment is a reflection of simplicity and organic nature, both in the food and in its minimalist, […]

Tianu – The Revival Project by Studio PKA

Fact file Location: Mumbai Size: 375 sq m Principal Architect: Puran Kumar Photographs by: Niveditaa Gupta   Tianu: The Revival Project by Puran Kumar’s Studio PKA is a homage to the architectural heritage of Mumbai. Located on the ground floor of a Victorian-era building in Ballard Estate, the existing, highly tactile material palette of exposed brick, wood, and […]

Floating Walls House by Crest Architects

Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 400 sq m Principal Architect: Shivalinge Gowda K Photographs by Shamanth Patil J   Floating Walls House by Crest Architects features a distinct façade of clean white walls juxtaposed against timber and glass architectural details in a dynamic composition. This residence, set against the backdrop of a city, promises an escape […]

The Yellow Box by Traanspace

Fact File Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Size: 100 sq m Principal Architect: Urvi Shah Photography by: Tejas Shah Photography   The Yellow Box by Traanspace is a ruminative 100-square-meter workplace for a wholesale spice business set amidst a bustling marketplace in Vadodara. Reflective of the spice business the client is engaged in, the overall design concept, the idea of […]

18 Screens House by Sanjay Puri Architects

Fact file Location: Lucknow Size: 790 sq m Principal Architect: Sanjay Puri Photographs by: Dinesh Mehta   18 Screens House by Sanjay Puri Architects is a highly contextual six-bedroom residence that references the traditional courtyard-centric home. Lucknow, India, has a rich heritage with numerous buildings dating back to the 18th century. The site for this house lies along […]

Home on the Hill by Arun Nalapat Architects

Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 930 sq m Principal Architects: Arun Nalapat Photographs by: Vyas Kalathil   Home on the Hill by Arun Nalapat Architects is a serene holiday home set amidst Kerala’s breathtaking hills that offer stunning views of its verdant surroundings. Set amidst the scenic hills of Kerala, this get-away home is located atop one such […]

Temple of Steps by Sameep Padora & Associates

Fact file Location: Nandyal Size: 930 sq m Principal Architect: Sameep Padora Photographs by: Edmund Sumner   Temple of Steps by Sameep Padora & Associates is a balance between the socio-cultural expectations of a religious structure and the ecological dynamics of its environment. Referencing a 10th-century temple that hosts the same deity at Tirupati, the form is […]

Villa 430 by Moriq Interiors & Design Consultants

Fact file Location: Hyderabad Size: 1580 sq m Designer: Riyaz Quraishi and Simeen Quraishi Photographs courtesy: Moriq Interiors & Design Consultants   Villa 430 by Moriq Interiors & Design Consultants is a distinct, contemporary approach to the traditional joint family home, featuring two built forms flanking a central lawn connected by a bridge. This project is a functional […]