The Book Room by Studio Infinity
Fact File Location: Pune, Maharashtra Size: 90 sq m Principal Architect: Tushar Kothawade and Chiranjivi Lunka Photography by: Hemant Patil The Book Room by Studio Infinity is a charming library crafted in a small, double-height space carved out of a parking lot. The client aspired to provide a library as an additional amenity for his […]
A uniquely ‘glocal’ modern workspace by Zaki Shaikh’s Parthenon Architects
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 2600 sq m Principal Architect: Zaki Shaikh Photography by: Soumya Kalani Photography This uniquely “glocal” modern workspace for a leading corporation, designed by Zaki Shaikh’s Parthenon Architects, spans 2600 sq m in Mumbai. As conceptualised for a global brand providing technology products and services to the travel and transport industries, the […]
Choksi’s Residence by Ahsan Ansari’s Clay Architecture & Interiors
Fact File Location: Mumbai Principal Architect: Ahsan Ansari Photography by: Het Shah Studio Choksi’s Residence by Ahsan Ansari’s Clay Architecture & Interiors is a contemporary apartment conceptualised for a young couple with twins in the City of Dreams. A grey cement shell has been deliberately used to highlight the extensive art collection that the couple has […]
Story of Three Courts Residence by Collage Architecture Studio
Fact File: Location: Bengaluru Size: 790 sq m Principal Architect: Swapnil Valvatkar, Arun Kumar TD, Adwitha Suvarna Photography by: Shamanth Patil Photography Story of Three Courts Residence by Collage Architecture Studio expertly navigates the rigid spatial directives of Vaastu, resulting in a distinct contemporary abode. In keeping with the client’s desire for a strictly Vaastu-compliant house, the placement of […]
Myntra Thinktank by 3 Fold Design: A definite departure from typical workspace typology
Fact File Location: Bangalore Size: 290 sq m Principal Architects: Santosh TV, Praveen M Photography by: D Muralidharan Myntra Thinktank by 3 Fold Design is a contemporary workspace for the brand’s in-house fashion designers, located within their 290-square-metre Bangalore headquarters. The space assigned was part of an existing cafeteria and games area. The challenge, therefore, was that it […]
Luxury Suites at The Oberoi, New Delhi by Architecture Discipline
Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 350 sq m Principal Architect: Akshat Bhatt Photographs courtesy: Architecture Discipline These luxury suites at The Oberoi, New Delhi, by Architecture Discipline, are a testament to the legacy of the iconic hotel, featuring contemporary sensibilities that have been meticulously tailored to complement the heritage structure. Reflecting the evolution of Indo-Saracenic […]
HIVE House by OpenIdeas Architects
Fact File Location: Surat Size: 600 sq m Principal Architects: Monarch Champaneri, Nilesh Gajera, Niralee Champaneri Photography by: Fabien Charuau HIVE House by OpenIdeas Architects is a sustainable and highly dynamic family home—as described by the architects, it is “a smart structure rendered in metal with a “mono-space” living area.” Hive is conceived and designed as an […]
Vaikunth Villa by Ace Associates
Fact File Location: Ahmedabad Size: 885 sq m Principal Architects: Ashish Patel, Nikhil Patel, Nilesh Dalsania, and Vasudev Sheta Photography by: Tejas Shah Photography Vaikunth Villa by Ace Associates is a luxurious residence featuring two villas connected by a common entrance, verandah, water body, and exotic landscapes. Drawing from the architects’ vision of Vaikuntha, the celestial abode of […]
Kuwajerwala Residence by Architect Naved Designs is a unique amalgamation of eccentric decor and serenity
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 185 sq m Principal Architect: Naved Patel Photographs by: Photographix India Kuwajerwala Residence by Architect Naved Designs features an eclectic interior palette that juxtaposes eccentric décor elements and contemporary sensibilities with a muted backdrop. “This snug Mumbai residence belongs to a popular young couple from the entertainment industry—Tina and Hussain Kuwajerwala; […]
Boat House by FADD Studio: A distinct interior design project
Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 45 sq m Principal Designers: Farah Ahmed Mathias, and Dhaval Shellugar Photographs courtesy: FADD Studio Boat House by FADD Studio is a unique interior design project located on North Goa’s scenic Chapora River. Available for short-term vacations, the Kerala-style houseboat features a themed spatial composition comprising three bedrooms and a sunset […]
02, The Hidden House by A+T Associates
Fact File Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Size: 625 sq m Principal Architects: Archis Patel, and Tanvi Rajpurohit Photography by: Tejas Shah Photography 02, The Hidden House by A+T Associates is a geometric composition that integrates optimal functionality in an elegant, uncluttered form. The design concept is a direct response to context—the house abuts an 18-meter wide road—featuring a […]
A contemporary chic residence by Essentia Environments
Fact File Location: Haryana Size: 650 sq m Principal Architect: Hardesh Chawla Photographs courtesy: Essentia Environments This contemporary, four-storey residence by Essentia Environments is a visual delight with an immutable elegance that radiates tranquillity and luxury. This upscale residence boasts a highly evolved design sensibility and a natural inclination towards minimalism. The façade features a play of […]
House of Voids by BetweenSpaces
Fact File Location: Bangalore, Karnataka Size: 1020 sq m Principal Architects: Divya Ethirajan, and Pramod Jaiswal Photography by: Shamanth Patil J House of Voids by BetweenSpaces derives its name from the deep-set, cantilevering verandahs clad in steel with manoeuvrable louvred shutters in teak, which also dictate the internal spatial experience. “The most prominent element of the house […]
VS House by Studio Sārānsh
Fact File Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Size: 465 sq m Principal Designers: Malay Doshi and Manish Doshi Photography by: Ishita Sitwala, The Fishy Project VS House by Studio Sārānsh is a minimalist abode that revels in simplicity, muted palettes, and texture. Located in Ahmedabad, the two-storey home features multiple living spaces, overlooking courtyards, a dining area, a kitchen, […]
Laal Kothi by MSS Design is an exemplary illustration of contemporary, vernacular and sustainable architecture
Fact File Location: Goa Principal Architect: Amit Sukhthankar Photography by: Harshan Thomson Laal Kothi by MSS Design has been designed on a bucolic Goan hillside overlooking the Zuari river, framed by an idyllic arrangement of palm groves, under which the enchanting site of a fishing community (with its wooden canoes, smoke billowing out of thatched roofs, and tintinnabulations […]
Mehul Tours and Travels by Project 1505
Fact File Location: Bhilwara, Rajasthan Size: 105 sq m Principal Architect: Surbhi Bansal Photography by: Umang Shah This endearing office space for Mehul Tours and Travels by Project 1505 adroitly references terminology associated with the service offered in its design language. Adhering to the principles of Vaastu, the space is divided into two zones: the “Arrival zone” and […]
RH23 by Design Architecture Studios is a brilliant representation of the constructivist style of both thought and art
Fact File Location: Hyderabad Size: 1490 sq m Principal Architect: Chaitanya D K Photographs courtesy: Design Architecture Studios RH23 by Design Architecture Studios is a constructivist abode where the design intent references a verse from the Katha Upanishad. One only recognises one’s presence and thoughts as significant and worthy if one sees the importance of the role […]
This office complex by I-Con Architects and Urban Planners transcends the boundaries of typically closed workspaces
Fact File Location: Rajkot, Gujarat Size: 495 sq m Principal Architects: Jaydatt Vaishnav, Dhaval Raghani, and Jaymin Patel Photography by: Bhavesh Raghavani, Yellow-Frames Photography This office complex for Gopal Printpack Solutions by I-Con Architects and Urban Planners in Rajkot showcases a distinct square-planned structure, created at a contrasting angle to the rectangular factory and site. The design […]
A stately Worli residence by We Design Studio
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 250 sq m Principal Architects: Nupur Shah, Saahil Parikh, and Monica Varma Photography by: Studio Kunal Bhatia This dignified apartment by We Design Studio celebrates the Danish cultural concept of “hygge,” the art of creating intimacy and comfortable conviviality that induces a feeling of absolute wellness. The 250-square-metre Worli residence embodies […]
Gumpha House by Within N Without is perhaps the most organic response of the architect to the immediate environment
Fact File Location: Nashik, Maharashtra Size: 115 sq m Principal Architect: Shailesh Devi Photographs by Vikrant Dashputre Gumpha House by Within N Without is a futuristic representation of the age-old concept of humans’ relationship with nature and the unrelenting search for tranquillity and meaningful existence. As the urban dweller, tired from the stresses of […]
The Elemental House by Modo Designs features a distinct organisation of three layers of open space
Fact File Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Size: 960 sq m Principal Architect: Arpan Shah Photography by: Bharat Aggarwal The Elemental House by Modo Designs is a residence that epitomises the characteristics implied in its name. With an existing Neem tree on the western part of the plot, the spatial composition of the home exploits the linearity of the […]
One Dot 6 by Aamir Hameeda Design Studio
Fact File Location: Hyderabad, Telangana Principal Designers: Aamir and Hameeda Sharma Photography by: Ricken Desai One Dot 6 by Aamir Hameeda Design Studio is an experience centre for bespoke furniture and lighting. The brand derived its name from the golden ratio of 1.618—a direct reference to the Fibonacci sequence—and much like the symmetry, proportion, and harmony that govern all […]
This Mumbai residence by Zaki Shaikh’s Parthenon Architects is timelessly elegant
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Principal Architect: Zaki Shaikh Photography by: Sebastian Zachariah, Photographix India This Mumbai home by Zaki Shaikh’s Parthenon Architects is an illustration of the reticent designer’s immaculate aesthetic style. “Since the clients live in a concrete jungle, the brief was to ensure that the house had nature integrated into the design. Therefore, the […]
Mani Bungalow by SEZA Architects & Interior Designers
Fact File Location: Mathura Size: 2325 sq m Principal Architects & Interior Designers: Seema Puri Mullan and Zurir Mullan Photography by: Dinesh Mehta Mani Bungalow by Seema Puri and Zarir Mullan of SEZA Architects & Interior Designers in Mathura is a beautiful composition that emphasises perhaps the most fundamental feature of architecture—lines. In response to the tropical […]
Nain Belliappa’s Houseof9Design fashions an eclectic contemporary workspace for My Spaces
Fact File Location: Bangalore Size: 650 sq m Principal Designer: Nain Belliappa Photography by: Shalini Siva Prasad, Orka Photography This vibrant co-working space in Bangalore by Nain Belliappa’s Houseof9Design is designed to fuel communication, well-being, and a sense of comfort equivalent to home. The 650-square-metre expansive workspace for My Spaces features an open floor plan where art, wood […]
Soul Garden House by Spacefiction Studio
Fact File Location: Hyderabad Size: 170 sq m Principal Architects: Baba Sashank and Vindhya Guduru Photography by: Monika Sathe Photography Soul Garden House by Spacefiction Studio is defined by its assimilation of nature and a unique spatial layout that maximises a 170-square-metre plot in Hyderabad. The central garden was raised to accommodate parking, a room for domestic help, […]
Abin Design Studio employs a unique spatial narrative for the headquarters of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group
Fact File Location: Kolkata Size: 163800 sq m Principal Architect: Abin Chaudhuri Photography by: Suryan Dang & Edmund Sumner This surreal corporate office—designed by Abin Design Studio for the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group’s headquarters in Kolkata—is a spatial narrative experiment through craftsmanship. Resembling a contemporary museum, the space is a celebration of life and art, with a large central […]
Sampat’s residence by Clay Architecture & Interiors
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Principal Architect: Ahsan Ansari Photography by: Photographix India This sea-facing residence in Mumbai, designed by Ahsan Ansari’s Clay Architecture & Interiors, is a testament to the designer’s eclectic-chic aesthetic. Bold, vibrant, and unequivocally contemporary, a functional shell of white marble flooring and grey wooden doors was enlivened with pops of colour, […]
Paddock by Humming Tree
Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 1090 sq m Principal Architect: Mohammed Afnan and Arun Shekar Photographs by: Justin Sebastian Paddock by Humming Tree is a sustainably crafted car showroom and workshop in Kerala (Pete’s Automotive Products Pvt. Ltd.). Apart from the witty wordplay in the name, the distinct design approach fascinated us. One floor of the 360 […]
Wok This Way by Studio Mestry is brimming with truly distinct details
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 32 sq m Principal Architect: Akshaya Mestry Photography by: Anish Padalkar Wok This Way by Studio Mestry is a novel take on the traditional Indian-Chinese restaurant with a thoughtfully curated oriental theme. Circumventing the banality of traditional Asian motifs, the studio has employed an eclectic palette of woven cane, arches in […]
Arham House by Dipen Gada and Associates is a tranquil contemporary abode
Fact File Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Size: 145 sq m Principal Designer: Dipen Gada Photography by: Tejas Shah Photography Dipen Gada and Associates‘ Arham House is a dignified four-bedroom residence on a small 145 square-metre plot in Vadodara. A simple cuboid mass with one box jutting out is the shell of the master bedroom on the […]
Residence 568 by Charged Voids
Fact File Location: Haryana Size: 300 sq m Principal Architect: Aman Aggarwal Photography by: Javier Callejas Residence 568 by Charged Voids is a sustainable contemporary family home in the small satellite town of Panchkula, Haryana, featuring a cross-axis spatial concept. The house is designed around a courtyard, with all the public spaces overlooking it. The varied scale […]
Black Perch House by Vastu Shilpa Consultants features a distinct façade that employs an ancient Japanese technique
Fact File Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Size: 510 sq m Principal Architect: Sönke Hoof Photography by: Vinay Panjwani & Karan Gajjar (The Space Tracing Company) Black Perch House by Vastu Shilpa Consultants in Ahmedabad is an extension and refurbishment undertaking on a 40-year-old bungalow. It is the extension and refurbishment of an existing residence located in a tight […]
The Shift House by KDND Studio
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 605 sq m Principal Architects: Anand Menon and Shoban Kothari Photography by: Sebastian Zachariah, Photographix The Shift House by KDND Studio showcases an astute integration of functionality and aesthetics in a contextual framework that responds to the surrounding terrain. By levelling the site, the designers ensured that the residence boasts uninterrupted […]
Gaurav Kharkar & Associates showcases effortless harmony across multiple design styles in this contemporary Mumbai apartment
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 280 sq m Principal Architect: Gaurav Kharkar Photography by: Sebastian Zachariah, Photographix India This modern, chic, 280-square-metre residence by Gaurav Kharkar & Associates is located in Tardeo, Mumbai, and features a consummate curation of materials, furniture, artwork, and details. “We were approached by a young, enthusiastic couple to design their […]
Vaishali Kamdar Associates lend their infallible aesthetic to a meticulously crafted lifestyle store for FCML in Pune
Fact File Location: Pune, Maharashtra Size: 1115 sq m Principal Designer: Vaishali Kamdar Photography by: Hemant Patil The FCML Store in Pune, designed by Vaishali Kamdar Associates, has been conceived as an aesthetic showcase for an extensive range of bath and wellness products, wooden flooring, and modular kitchens. Three floors, spanning 1115 square meters, have been meticulously […]
The House Within the Grid by Lijo Reny Architects juxtaposes the rigorous but serene geometry of the house with the incoherent landscape of its site
Fact File Location: Thrissur, Kerala Size: 815 sq m Principal Architects: Reny Lijo and Lijo Jos Photography by: Praveen Mohandas The House Within the Grid by Lijo Reny Architects is a distinct architectural experience brought about by the designers’ astute use of an intricate spatial language offered by a flexible modular grid. Located in a lush green neighbourhood, […]
Black Bastion House by Spasm Design Architects
Fact File Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Size: 1070 sq m Principal Architects: Sanjeev Panjabi and Sangeeta Merchant Photography by: Umang Shah Black Bastion House by Spasm Design Architects is a stone structure comprising two sizeable granite projections with voluminous living spaces cradled in between. Located in the city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, which has a mild climate […]
Bhandari Residence by Inscape Designers is an understated, tastefully curated apartment
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 95 sq m Principal Designers: Chaitali Parikh-Mehta and Sejal Parikh Photography by: Ketaki Devasthali Bhandari Residence by Inscape Designers is a 1000-square-foot residence on Mumbai’s iconic Marine Drive that epitomises the term “quiet elegance.” The 2-BHK apartment has been designed for a couple in their sixties who wanted a neutral-toned […]
Moon House by SAV Architecture + Design
Fact File Location: Siolim, Goa Size: 550 sq m Principal Architect / Designer: Amita Kulkarni / Vikrant Tike Photography by: Fabien Charuau Moon House by SAV Architecture + Design draws inspiration from the sinuous form and raw texture of the moon—an architectural style that the studio envisions as an attempt to coalesce the tropical modernism of Bawa with […]
House in a Beach Garden by Architecture BRIO
Fact File Location: Alibag, Maharashtra Size: 320 sq m Principal Architects: Shefali Balwani and Robert Verrijt Photography by: Edmund Sumner and Randhir Singh House in a Beach Garden by Architecture BRIO is an astute, design-led transformation of an almost-dilapidated coastal residence. Originally, a boundary wall separated the home from the serene Alibag seafront. It used to be segregated from […]
The House of Greens by Intrigue Designs Studio + Lab cantilevers with effortless fluidity between a natural tree-scape
Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 930 sq m Principal Architects: Devyani Gupta and Nehit Vij Photography by: Tejas Shah The House of Greens by Intrigue Designs Studio + Lab is a luxurious retreat nestled amidst two acres of pristine treescape. Private living spaces have been conceptualised at the rear, with a swimming deck and verdant lawn […]
Felicitas by Ameet Mirpuri showcases the timeless appeal of living in harmony with nature
Fact File Location: Goa Size: 2325 sq m Principal Designers: Ameet Mirpuri and Prem Mirpuri Photographs courtesy: Ameet Mirpuri Felicitas by Ameet Mirpuri is a 2300-square-metre earthy villa interspersed with luxurious amenities that seamlessly integrates the lush environment of a Goan hillside into its living spaces. The enchanting vistas caught our attention as we walked around […]
Blue Baoli by Pantone Collective in collaboration with Upneet Kaur is a modern take on traditional aesthetics
Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 185 sq m Principal Designers: Tanya Chutani and Upneet Kaur Photography by: Anirudh Datta Blue Baoli, by Pantone Collective’s Tanya Chutani in collaboration with Upneet Kaur and located in Janpath, New Delhi, is a striking illustration of the contemporary manifestation of vernacular design elements. Indian architecture is the context for this […]
The Loft by Puran Kumar’s Studio PKA is unequivocally the quintessential workspace for an architecture & design practice
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 345 sq m Principal Architect: Puran Kumar Photography by: Deepshikha Jain and Sameer Chawda The Loft by Puran Kumar’s Studio PKA is a paragon of timeless, contextual, and tactile detailing. Located on the fourth floor of a Victorian heritage building in the heart of South Bombay’s Art District, it is the […]
The Wall House by Abin Design Studio: A spatial experience
Fact File Location: Bansberia, West Bengal Size: 640 sq m Principal Architect: Abin Chaudhuri Photography by: Edmund Sumner & Suryan Dang The Wall House by Abin Design Studio is named for its articulated feature wall, with privacy being the primary requirement of the client. At a busy intersection in Bansberia were three adjacent plots that one gentleman […]
Christian Louboutin: L’Exhibition[niste] – An immersive experience of the icon’s imagination
Christian Louboutin: L’Exhibition[niste] at the Palais de la Porte Dorée is an unprecedented exhibition that explores every facet of the revered designer’s multi referential work. Born in the 12th district of Paris, close to the Palais de la Porte Dorée, Christian Louboutin was fascinated from an early age by the architectural beauty and ornamental richness of […]
H-House by Co.lab Design Studio is a unique take on the typical bungalow with a garden
Fact File Location: Surat, Gujarat Size: 870 sq m Principal Architect: Saurabh Jain Photography by: Sebastian Zachariah, Photographix India H-House by Co.lab Design Studio in Surat inverts the concept of a bungalow set in a garden by encapsulating natural green spaces within the house. To create a luxurious and spacious home where the owner feels constantly […]
Founder and Creative Director of Roar, Pallavi Dean gave us a glimpse into her contemporary home in Dubai
Fact File Location: Dubai Principal Architect: Pallavi Dean Photography courtesy: Roar Founder and Creative Director of interior design studio Roar, Pallavi Dean, gave us a glimpse into her contemporary home in Dubai’s Villa Lantana Development. The #IDSymposium speaker converted an austere four-bedroom property with two living rooms into a three-bedroom home that features a walk-in […]
The interior of Qualia, Mumbai by Serie Architects features delicate material details
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 370 sq m Principal Architects: Christopher C M Lee and Kapil Gupta Photography by: Jordi Huisman The interior of Qualia, Mumbai, by Serie Architects is a coherent array of spaces following a linear form that has been accentuated by the careful insertion of delicate material details. By framing and […]
This luxury villa designed by Studio 101 revels in its design intent—that ‘less is not more’
Fact File Location: Gurugram, Haryana Size: 420 sq m Principal Designer: Harnaam Kaur Photographs by: Manish Kumar This luxury villa, designed by Studio 101 at DLF-Phase II in Gurugram, encompasses almost any opulent amenity that one can fathom on a 460-square-metre plot. The spatial arrangement of this villa begins with a driveway that can support up to […]
1522 Mumbai, designed by Sumessh Menon employs a liberal use of biophilic design elements in an eclectic colour and material palette
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 565 sq m Principal Architect: Sumessh Menon Photographs courtesy Sumessh Menon 1522 Mumbai, designed by Sumessh Menon, is a welcome addition to the city’s flourishing restaurant industry. The Bangalore-based culture-loaded brand’s new outlet in Andheri employs a liberal use of biophilic design elements in an eclectic colour and material palette. […]
The Seasons by ABM Architects showcases the inherent relationship between Fashion and Interior design
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 185 sq m Principal Architects: Alfaz Miller and Aahana Miller Photography by: Fabien Charuau The Seasons by ABM Architects is a 185-square-metre apartment in BKC, Mumbai, showcasing the inherent relationship between fashion and interior design. “Both disciplines shelter the body, react to spatial constraints, rely on a creative process, and transform […]
Modernist Coffee by The Crossboundaries features a fresh outlook on materials, textures and meaning of art
Fact File Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Size: 210 sq m Principal Architect: Harsh Boghani Photography by: Ishita Sitwala, The Fishy Project Modernist Coffee by The Crossboundaries has been conceived as a reflection of the contemporary typology that cafés are more than just eateries. They have morphed into art galleries, co-working and gathering spaces, and more. As typologies of […]
The interior of Hotel Devi Ratn by Designers Group is an exquisite palatial experience that captures the very essence of the Pink City
Fact FileLocation: Jaipur, RajasthanSize: 80,940 sq mPrincipal Architects: Khozema Chitalwala and Sujata ChitalwalaPhotography by: Prashant Bhat Hotel Devi Ratn, Jaipur, is an interior renovation project by Designers Group, where an exquisite palatial experience captures the essence of the Pink City. At the entrance is a porch which is recreated with a glistening ceiling design and lighting […]
Kasu Vana is a group of idyllic luxury villas in pristine surroundings
Fact File Location: Assagao, North Goa Size: 420 sq m Principal Architect: Sameep Padora Principal Designer: Neha Sapre Photography courtesy: Studio Taan Kasu Vana is a group of luxury holiday villas located in the untouched heritage village of Assagao in north Goa. Featuring architecture and design planning by Sameep Padora & Associates and interiors by Studio Taan, the […]
Kokum House, Goa by Studio Matter is a perfect illustration of architecture & design that adapts to its context and environment
Fact File Location: Aldona, Goa Size: 270 sq m Principal Architect: Ruturaj Parikh Photography by: Rishul Bangar, Aradhana Seth and Vikrom Mathur, Studio Matter Kokum House, Goa by Studio Matter, is a tactfully crafted, economical private residence situated in a village named Quitla, near Aldona. Constructed on a mere 9 m by 12 m footprint, as half the […]
Office with a View by Quirk Studio is a premium, minimalist and indisputably contemporary working space
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 260 sq m Principal Designers: Disha Bhavsar and Shivani Ajmera Photography by: Pulkit Sehgal Office with a View by Quirk Studio in Juhu, Mumbai, is a premium, minimalist, and indisputably contemporary working space that houses the distinct offices of a father and two daughters within the same premises. The client wanted […]
This Mumbai apartment by We Design Studio is an ideal residence for anyone who truly appreciates the timelessness that can be achieved through a neutral palette
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Principal Architects: Nupur Shah & Saahil Parikh Photography by: Studio Kunal Bhatia This Mumbai apartment by We Design Studio is an ideal residence for anyone who truly appreciates the timelessness that can be achieved through a neutral palette with shades of grey, white, and black. The apartment sits on the twenty-first […]
Pakhaniyil Residence by Nufail Shabana Architects is an earthy, ethnic and infallibly modern Indian abode
Fact File Location: Kerala Size: 495 sq m Photography by: Justin Sebastian Pakhaniyil Residence by Nufail Shabana Architects is a modern ethnic abode in Kerala. Inhabiting a lush 500-square-metre plot, the home features an exposed concrete finish with a design intent that centres around crisp, clear lines that are evident in the elevations and interior as well. […]
Masti Cocktails & Cuisine by Studio Lotus is infused with all the personality of India, without any of the clichés
Fact File Location: Dubai Size: 695 sq m Principal Architects: Ambrish Arora, Ankur Choksi, Sidhartha Talwar, Pankhuri Goel, Harsh Vardhan, and Asha Sairam Photography by: Juliet Dunne and Edmund Sumner Masti Cocktails & Cuisine, Dubai by Studio Lotus is infused with an Indian identity, without any of the clichés. For the design of Masti, Dubai, the primary […]
Skilled Samaritan Foundation is a network of 102 incredible women who have broken cultural barriers to hand make home, fashion and lifestyle products
Skilled Samaritan Foundation is a social enterprise initiated in 2012 by Gauri Gopal Malik that provides income opportunities to hundreds of women from rural communities in the Muzaffarnagar district. Starting with just one woman in a region where women are discouraged from work, the foundation now has a network of 102 incredible women from three villages […]
Outhouse by MISA Architects is a beautiful representation of the harmony that can be achieved between the natural and the built environment
Fact File Location: Vansajada, Gujarat Size: 370 sq m Principal Architects: Tarun Patel, and Vipul Jiyani Photography by: Zurich Shah, Paper Tales Studio Outhouse by MISA Architects is a representation of the harmony that can be achieved between the natural and the built environment. Set amid lush farmland, away from the bustling city of Ahmedabad, the site […]
That Apartment by Studio PKA harnesses the beauty found in the mutability of the sea and sky
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 170 sq m Principal Architect: Puran Kumar Photography by: Deepshikha Jain That Apartment by Puran Kumar’s Studio PKA in Worli, Mumbai, is an idyllic residence in the City of Dreams. Harnessing the beauty that can be found in the mutability of the sea and sky, with their varying temperaments and hues, […]
The Badari Residence by Cadence Architects has been conceptualised as a series of architectural forms that come together to create a delightful spatial experience
Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 510 sq m Principal Architects: Smaran Mallesh, Narendra Pirgal, and Vikram Rajashekar Photography by: Shamanth Patil The Badari Residence by Cadence Architects in Bengaluru has been conceptualised as a series of architectural forms that integrate to create a visceral spatial experience. This project is a house designed on a typical, tight-knit urban […]
Thapar University’s student housing facility by Mccullough Mulvin Architects wonderfully adapts traditional Indian design elements to a contemporary context
Fact File Location: Patiala, Punjab Size: 30200 sq m Principal Architects: Niall McCullough, Valerie Mulvin, Ruth O’Herlihy and Coran O’Connor Photography by: Christian Richters Thapar University’s student housing facility, designed by Dublin-based Mccullough Mulvin Architects in Patiala, is inspired by the red sandstone native to the region. The first phase of student housing at Thapar University delivers […]
Mind E Space by Cloud Studio features a strong material palette, complemented by art, greenery and a minimal but somewhat psychedelic aesthetic
Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 410 sq m Principal Architects: Vikas Sharma and Jyoti Mithal Photography by: Sushil Chaudhary Mind E Space by Cloud Studio is a unique 410 sq m residential interior project in New Delhi for a knowledge-sharing platform and artist commune that inspires self-expression. The media room is an informal living room flooded […]
The Hovering Gardens House by Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy is a spatial experience in viridescent surroundings
Fact File Location: Pune, Maharashtra Size: 1950 sq m Principal Architect: Niraj Doshi Photography by: Hemant Patil Located in Pune, The Hovering Gardens House by Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy is a spatial experience in viridescent surroundings. A unique project in its context, this house is located in a neighbourhood of Pune featuring abundant greenery. The apt use […]
Plex’Eat by Christophe Gernigon Studio is a paragon of minimalist and contextual design amid a global crisis
Plex’Eat by Christophe Gernigon Studio is a revolutionary design germinated from the need to cater to a “new normal” in a world that is slowly but surely emerging from the pandemic. These extra-large transparent ceiling-hung protective visors are shaped like lampshades, with a curved rear portion to allow the user to enter and exit. A […]
Java Rain by Cadence Architects integrates with its surroundings through natural geometry and local materials
Fact File Location: Chickmagaluru, Karnataka Size: 5575 sq m Principal Architects: Smaran Mallesh, Narendra Pirgal and Vikram Rajashekar Photography by: Patricia Parinejad Java Rain by Cadence Architects is a lodging situated on a 40-acre coffee estate in Chikmagalur at the foothills of the Mullayanagiri Hills, overlooking the valley. With a mesmerising natural backdrop for each built form, […]
Cardamom Club by Kumar La Noce is a masterful integration of the built form in verdant surroundings
Fact File Location: Kumily, Kerala Size: 500 sq m Principal Architects: Bhavana Kumar and Nicola La Noce Photography by: Vivek Muthuramalingam and Salim Pushpanath Cardamom Club by Kumar La Noce in Kumily, Kerala, is a masterful construction designed to nestle seamlessly within a sea of green. Responding to a brief for a boutique resort, the project includes five independent […]
Craftsmanship is the defining factor in the Grey Ceiling House by SML Architects
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 67 sq m Principal Architect: Mahek Lalan Photography by: Sameer Tawde Grey Ceiling House by SML Architects is a versatile and intimate abode in Mumbai. Designed for a family of three, each room of this house adapts to its inhabitants in a way that is both versatile and intimate. Overlooking a […]
Tic-Tac-Toe House by DOT is a playful yet meticulously detailed apartment
Fact File Location: Surat, Gujarat Size: 420 sq m Principal Architects: Krishna Mistry, and Anand Jariwala Photography by: Nikhil Patel Tic-Tac-Toe by DOT is a penthouse apartment in Surat that derives its name from the rigid nine-grid format that it has been designed in, as well as the playful nature of the clients. In a city like […]
The Viveria Home by Architect Naved Designs is a showcase of contemporary architectural detail and minimalism
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Size: 200 sq m Principal Architect: Naved Patel Photography courtesy: Architect Naved Designs, Umang Shah Photography The Viveria Home by Architect Naved Designs showcases the cornerstones of contemporary design—architectural detail and minimalism. With a keen use of colour and material, this modern abode is detailed with marble, leather cladding, mirrored surfaces, […]
Villa 81 by Aamir Hameeda Design Studio is an urban chic masterpiece
Fact File Location: Hyderabad, Telangana Principal Designers: Aamir Sharma, and Hameeda Sharma Photography Courtesy: Aamir Hameeda Design Studio Villa 81 by Aamir Hameeda Design Studio in Hyderabad is an urban-chic masterpiece. Utilizing a unique palette of discarded, recyclable materials, this home is a quirky rendition of their design philosophy, which can be best described as “modern […]
Bombay Sapphire’s Stir Creativity campaign aims to reinvigorate creativity and facilitate positivity amidst trying times
The iconic blue bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin has been ever-present at fashionable nights and decadent celebrations since its inception in 1987. Aptly monikered “The World’s Most Famous Gin,” the brand believes that we come into the world with limitless, innate creativity but somehow learn to suppress it rather than embrace it as we go through life. […]
The Apartment by the Sea by ns*a Architecture & Interiors exudes sophistication, comfort and warmth
Fact File Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Principal Designers: Neesha Alwani and Shruti Jalan Photography courtesy: ns*a Architecture & Interiors The Apartment by the Sea by ns*a Architecture & Interiors is home to founding partner Shruti Jalan and seamlessly blends sophistication with comfort and warmth. The apartment is located in Malabar Hill, Mumbai, on a higher floor offering uninterrupted […]
The Ikat House by Aamir Hameeda Design Studio is a curated mix of traditional Indian and contemporary Italian elements
Fact File Location: Hyderabad, Telangana Principal Designer: Aamir Sharma & Hameeda Sharma Photography courtesy: Aamir Hameeda Design Studio The Ikat House by Aamir Hameeda Design Studio in Hyderabad is a curated mix of traditional Indian art and antiquities with contemporary Italian furniture. “An existing villa in a gated community was completely remodelled from the inside by […]
Residence 747 by Noor Dasmesh Singh is a reflection of his love of craft, detail and antiquities
Fact File Location: Chandigarh Principal Architect: Noor Dasmesh Singh Photography courtesy: Noor Dasmesh Singh Residence 747 by Noor Dasmesh Singh in Chandigarh is a reflection of his love of craft, detail and antiquities. Apart from restoring the wire-cut exposed brick façade of this 1980s-built structure and the removal of some inner walls to facilitate a more […]
The Race Course House by Khosla Associates articulates the story of its inhabitants
Fact File Location: Coimbatore Size: 1160 sq m Principal Architect: Sandeep Khosla and Amaresh Anand Photography by: Fabien Charuau The Race Course House by Khosla Associates is tucked away in a leafy byway off the historic Race Course road located in Coimbatore. A central feature of the house is a freestanding, double-height, form-finished concrete wall that […]
The Torani flagship store by Bora Dà Designs celebrates Sindhi art and architecture
Fact File Location: New Delhi Size: 370 sq m Principal Designers: Udaai Batra, and Navneet Kaur Photography by: Suryan Dang The Torani Flagship Store in New Delhi by Bora Dà Designs is a reflection of Sindhi art and architecture. “Designing the Torani Flagship Store was one of the best design journeys we’ve had. It was exciting to have a […]
The Water Cherry Villa by Kengo Kuma & Associates is a masterful combination of modern architecture and Japanese tradition
Fact File Location: Japan Size: 5300 sq m Principal Architect: Kengo Kuma Photography by: Frédéric Ducout The Water Cherry Villa by Kengo Kuma & Associates has been constructed on a volcanically formed coastline cliff in a national park just outside of Tokyo. The abstraction of a modern architectural form has been integrated with traditional Japanese aesthetics. The […]
Casa Santa Teresa by Amelia Tavella Architectes is reminiscent of the quintessential house by the sea
Casa Santa Teresa by Amelia Tavella Architectes is reminiscent of the quintessential “house by the sea,” built on her native island, on the Route des Sanguinaires in Ajaccio, France. A true celebration of the elements, the interior and exterior spaces are balanced by the strength or softness of the light passing through the sieve of the striped […]
Red trapezoidal structures embellish the campus of The Rajasthan School by Sanjay Puri Architects
Fact File Location: Ras, Rajasthan Size: 8640 sq m Principal Architects: Sanjay Puri, and Neena Puri Photography by: Dinesh Mehta The Rajasthan School by Sanjay Puri Architects is characterised by a semi-sheltered courtyard with multiple angular pathways. Imbibing the organic character of Indian villages and old cities, the Rajasthan School is a low-rise, three-level building with open, […]
Classic western elements meet minimal Japanese shapes at MISU by FADD Studio
Fact File Location: Bengaluru Size: 145 sq m Principal Designers: Farah Ahmed Mathias, and Dhaval Shellugar Photography by: Gokul Rao Kadam MISU Restaurant by FADD Studio is a contemporary and edgy interpretation of a restaurant inside a church with classical and colonial western elements meeting fine, minimal Japanese shapes. Indirect lighting softly illuminates the mesh arches and […]
Sarpanch House by Neogenesis+Studi0261 features irregular cuboid structures that conceal a central courtyard
Fact File Location: Talangpore, Gujarat Size: 535 sq m Principal Architects: Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala Photography by: Ishi Sitwala, The Fishy Project Called Sarpanch House, this project in Talangpore, Gujarat, by Neogenesis+Studi0261, is designed to be set apart from its rural surroundings while offering privacy to the family. Situated in a small village called […]
TUT House by WeBe Design Labs is a courtyard-driven juxtaposition of materials, textures and colours
Fact File Location: Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu Size: 630 sq m Principal Architects: Karthikeyan, Malli Saravanan, Madhumitha, Padmakshi, Sangeetha, Satish, Sudersan, Udhayarajan, and Yogesh Photography by: Karthikeyan. N, Phx2917 The TUT House by WeBe Design Lab in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, is an amalgamation of tradition and contemporary design featuring abundant natural light and greenery. TUT—The house in […]
This ceramic cookware collection by Tiipoi is craft in its truest form
Product design studio Tiipoi has worked with Indian master craftsman Khanmung Sasa to create a collection of ceramic vessels using a technique found in Manipur. The cookware collection is inspired by the distinctive black ceramics of the Longpi region and consists of two multipurpose pots and a pan, as well as two serving bowls—called Karipot, Karipan, and […]
Perforated red terracotta bricks adorn this unique showroom by RENESĀ
Fact File Location: Amritsar, Punjab Size: 130 sq m Principal Architect: Sanjay Arora Photography by: Niveditaa Gupta Designed by New Delhi-based RENESĀ, the ‘TerraMater’ home décor showroom for hardware brand Rustickona is located in Amritsar. With a brief to create a space that instantly felt comfortable and familiar, RENESĀ’s plan posed a rectangular volume, with arched […]
The Lost Villa Boutique Hotel tells the story of time with shadows
Fact File Location: ZhongweiI, China Size: 2000 sq m Principal Architect: Jingze Li Photography by: Shengliang Su Designed by DAS Lab, the Lost Villa Boutique Hotel is located on the banks of the Yellow River. Re-examining the relationship between windows, light, spaces, and human beings, sciagraphy is the key design element in the intentionally rustic […]
MD Apartment by Sārānsh is an exploration of materiality and juxtaposition of textures
Fact File Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Size: 67 sq m Principal Architects: Manish Doshi, Malini Doshi, and Malay Doshi Photography by: The Fishy Project Located in Ahmedabad, the origin city of this multifaceted architectural partnership studio, the MD Apartment by Sārānsh was designed to meet the distinct needs of its inhabitant—a designer! The former two-bedroom house was stripped […]
Future Collective—A Conscious Design Fair
Future Collective is a “conscious culture design fair” that is set to debut at the iconic Bikaner House on the 29th of February. Showcases by the finest brands across fashion, art, and design, such as Abraham and Thakore, Nicobar, Péro, Nimai, JOSMO Studio, and more, combined with art from waste, photography exhibitions, clothes exchange swap-shops, […]
The Ramp House by Patch Design Studio is perfectly attuned to its environment
The Ramp House (Rampghar) is located near the idyllic hamlet of Ramgarh (near Nainital, Uttarakhand), at an altitude above 7,000 feet. Offering breathtaking views of the majestic Kumaon Himalayas and surrounded by pine trees, fruit orchards, and mountain forests, Patch Design Studio‘s creation adapts seamlessly to the harsh but beautiful landscape, with its ever changing […]
The 9th edition of Art Bengaluru: a wonderfully curated creative experience
Hosted at UB City, the ninth edition of Art Bengaluru saw over 150 creations by 21 artists displayed across Bangalore’s best known contemporary hub for luxury, art and culture. To say that this was an incredible art exhibition would be improvident, because it was so much more than that. It was a meticulously curated experience […]
This Bungalow in Kurseong by DMA is a visual delight
This holiday home in Kurseong, West Bengal by Dulal Mukherjee and Associates is a visual delight, set against the backdrop of mountain ranges, and inspired by them as well. The angular form and sloping facade harness the essence of the Himalayas and are complemented by numerous gardens and water bodies. With beautiful transitions between the open […]
The charming Sunrise Garden Restaurant by M9 Design Studio
Located in an industrial suburb of Bangalore, Sunrise Garden Restaurant designed by M9 Design Studio plays on the allure, ambiguity, typology and philosophical aspects associated with gardens. Wood, concrete, bamboo and an abundance of greenery feature extensively in this two-storey open plan dining area for a charming family-owned business. Scroll down to read the Studio’s […]
Beautiful landscaping meets understated luxury at Palm Grove by DADA and Partners
Designed on a site replete with full-grown, forty foot palm trees, Palm Grove by DADA and Partners features beautiful landscaping and a design that complements its environment wonderfully. Granite, metal and a cantilevering facade house contemporary furnishings that lend the home a tranquil atmosphere with subdued opulence. Scroll down to read the architects’ description of […]
Peruse our selection of some remarkable products by these compelling brands
From Hermès established grandeur to the contemporary panache of Nishita Kamdar and Veeram Shah’s P.O.D, scroll down to find a selection of some remarkable new products by compelling brands. 500BC From Left: The Artemis Lamp features a curved steel arch, crafted from steel. The front panel of the lamp is a serrated steel veil, […]
Nene’s Residence by DGA: A clean, bold facade houses unique design elements
Set amidst the sprawling greens of a 75000 sq ft plot in Vadodara, Nene’s Residence by Dipen Gada & Associates is an illustration of quintessential Indian contemporary architecture. With a clean, bold facade seamlessly integrating the Mediterranean design element of a water body flanking the entrance pathway, the family home also features four bedrooms, an […]
Artisan Lab by Project 810: leisurely browsing is the mandate at this minimalist concept store
Designed by Project 810, Artisan Lab is a recently opened 3200 sq ft, two-storey concept store in New Delhi. Featuring arched openings that seamlessly blend one retail space into the next, minimalist interiors and a charming café, the store invites its visitors to slow down and discover the curated decor collections on display. Defined by […]