Vacation Homes
Alter Architects blends dark tones with tropical architecture in Gujarat
Working by the riverside may not seem like a viable option all year round. But, is that reason enough to not dream? Not really. Or so believes designer Eshita Marwah founder of by e & co., who’s yearning to work out of a space that transcends the sensibilities of a traditional office cabin manifested itself […]
Leading the way with trendsetting innovation and ability to transform living spaces, Asian Paints has opened a new destination for interiors and decor enthusiasts in Surat. First in Gujarat and third in India by Asian Paints, the new Beautiful Homes Studio is set to serve as the gateway to transform the decor landscape in the […]
Truth be told. Every architect, at some point in their life, has imagined to craft their own abode. And unboundedly so. Celia Fernandez Duque and Ronak Gangdev, Principal Architects of playball studio take this route to reality and design their own home, and better yet, a fully-functional workspace astutely carved in as well. The duo […]
Did Mr. Gatsby just move to India? Sprawling 6,000 sq ft, this penthouse in Surat exudes a Gatsby-esque spirit designed by interior designer Aparna Kaushik of Aparna Kaushik Design Group. Transcending trends and the expected idea of opulence, the space weaves the past and the present together with a harmonious aesthetic in focus. Of eras […]
To be acquainted with a residence named ‘16 Screens House’ is an exciting play of imagination as well as all that the space encompasses within. In a gated society in Vadodara, Gujarat, stands tall, a 5,750 sq ft edifice embellished with sixteen screens that form a linear box-like frame juxtaposed with the rest of the […]
Imagine this — three houses, all attached, like three chapters in a book, each narrating an individualistic yet cohesive story of design and everyday routine. Just open spaces to share, to be and to evolve with. Meticulously curated for a family of farmers, in the heart of Bhimrad, amid the embrace of Surat’s landscape, the […]
Exploring the wilderness is child’s play for adventurers, and now it can be for everyone! Setting a benchmark for the new Indian safari experience, the village-styled lodge entrenched in Gujarati culture is designed with authenticity and luxury in equal measure. Aramness Luxury Safari Lodge is the only boutique lodge that borders the Sasan Gir National […]
Nestled amidst 400 mango trees, the Mango orchard mansion in Gujarat’s Karamsad city spans an impressive 14,000 sq ft of built up space. The entryway to the residence is led by a 150 ft cobble stoned driveway that ends in a cul-de-sac and leads to a mild steel entrance canopy that connects to the main […]
Ever since the advent of the moving image, architecture has found multiple roles in cinema. From establishing aesthetics and time periods to critiquing society and illustrating metaphors, cinema manoeuvres architecture in myriad ways as means of visual storytelling. But what happens when the roles are reversed and the architect dons cinematic hats? Meet the Cool […]
Imagine an island from where one can enjoy the bustling energy of the city while sitting in a perfectly balanced environment. A space so independent that it does not compete to gain attention but provides a place where life takes the centre stage and each activity becomes effortlessly enjoyable. A home with chivalry and character […]
When ‘Soft tofu, satay sauce, spring onions, cucumbers, and purple cabbage’, along with minimalistic traditional interiors, make up a restaurant’s canvas, one might immediately think of a cuisine that hints at Pan-Asian flavours. Designed by NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261, restaurant SOY in Surat, Pal, embodies interiors that are the outcome of precisely researched social, historical, and cultural contexts, […]
Navigating through a complex ensemble of materials and an unusually dynamic colour palette, this Bharuch home finds its coherent voice in the floral upholstery and designer Italian marble. Designed by Devang Patel and Pratik Siddhpura, Principal Designers of P&D Associates, the 7,130 sq ft home in Bharuch, Gujarat named ‘Anurag’, is an assortment of themes […]
One of the first steps of home decor ideations is a visual mood board. Governed by either the warm tones of wood, the calm of pastels or perhaps a string of colour splashes, hues and shades form an integral part of the overall ambience. While the usage of the colour black remains debatable when it […]
Surat-based studio Vani Bhutani Designs loves to experiment with colours, materials and finishes. Founder of the firm, interior designer Vani Bhutani reflects a flair to compose and craft. No wonder her projects feel like framed pieces of art. One such labour of creativity is Sanidhya, a four-storeyed bungalow designed for the Desai family, styled to […]
For two distinct thoughts of design — minimal and whimsical, suggestive but subtle — to come together and exist parallelly in one space can yield results worth catching one’s attention. This is precisely the play of contrast this restaurant, Eat Punjab in Ahmedabad envisions and embraces, ever so effortlessly. This design project is helmed by […]
Crafted into an earthy environment rendered in a soft palette, this 2,400 sq ft house draws on an extensive brief from its homeowners. Deftly put together by Dimple Motiani and Meetali Mehta, Founders and Principal Designers of 16th Avenue Interiors, the home sprawls as a beautiful 2-BHK space. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat this home belongs […]
Before the grey concrete, textured bricks and suchlike materials transpire into a cosy dwelling called home, the very foundation of the space and its unfinished corners breathe myriad ideas and possibilities of bringing alive designs and interiors that fit the lifestyle of its dwellers like perfect pieces of a puzzle. Anchored on a similar tenet […]
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy is an aphorism we’ve all grown up with. How about an office that offers equal parts fun and function, a space that leaves you with a sense of wonder whilst serving its purpose to perfection? Shibori, a site office of a real estate development in […]
Within the bustling city of Ahmedabad is a serene abode inundated with earthy tones and wooden accents. Offering a serene escapade from the surrounding highrises, the Urban Block is a 5BHK flat covering an expansive stretch of 3600 sq.ft. A project authored by Anarr Gunjaria of practice Anarr Gunjaria Interiors, the residence is designed keeping in […]
Crafted for a family of three generations, Atulyam is a villa bungalow in Bharuch, Gujarat, which entails interiors that are grand but cosy. Accentuated by a medley of textures and colours, the spaces of the villa cast light on the meticulous design choices and experimentation of Devang Patel and Pratik Siddhpura, principal designers of P&D […]
In a world where one can be anything, the architecture and interior design community chooses to be mindful, detail-oriented, focussed on the needs of clients and of course, creative in its maximum capacity. And, sometimes, the ones who stand out are those who believe in going beyond the standard rules and creating interiors and facades […]
