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Before/After: A chapel and a chickoo tree inspires the restoration of a century-old Goan villa by Ariane Thakore Ginwala and Field Atelier

From the apple that fell on Newton’s head to water falling out of Archimedes’ bathtub, history proves that inspiration strikes in the strangest ways. However, a clear dilemma arises when one looks at Quitula House, a 160-year-old villa nestling in Aldona.  The Goan town brims with multiple sources of picturesque inspiration. Which one was Ariane […]

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Goa through the lens of architecture: Jugal Mistri Architects crafts retreat-like villas in Siolim

“The design journey was about honouring Goa’s rich heritage while embracing a contemporary approach that resonates with today’s lifestyles, offering homes that truly belong to their time and place,” shares Jugal Mistri, founder and principal architect of his eponymous design firm, JMA Mumbai, as he takes us through the sprawling 25,800 sq ft multi-storeyed villa […]

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