City Homes
Built around a sunken courtyard is a skylit Surat home designed by D’Well
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 […]
A refreshing revolution of beverages is underway and India’s ever-evolving cafe culture is poised to infuse a novel zest into our traditional coffee rendezvous. A beverage renaissance takes centre stage while breweries emerge like liquid poets, crafting tales of flavours that dance on the palate, elevating the art of brewing to a spirited crescendo. Here’s […]
Produced by Mrudul Pathak Kundu A tropical forest envelopes us as we step into Gopin, an exquisite villa located on the outskirts of Surat. Situated next to the bank of river Tapi, the precinct teases us with its built forms meandering within and beyond dense foliage. A labour of love and lasting friendship, Hiren Patel, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Surat Diamond Bourse, designed by Morphogenesis is a sprawling 7.1 million sq ft office building, standing as a testament to the interplay between time, materials, and the human spirit. At its core lies an ingenious inspiration — the efficient fishbone delivery system observed in various living beings, including humans. Sonali Rastogi, who co-founded Morphogenesis […]
A salon is not just a place for treatments but it’s a space you go to feel good, to be pampered and feel supreme. The Co-Founders of Antariksh Design Studio, Umesh Anghan and Hiren Bhingaradiya acknowledged the brief for this 530 sq ft space in Surat and crafted the place to be an exceptional experience. […]
What would be your thoughts if your immediate neighbourhood is bounty of nature and lush landscape? Expressions of tranquillity and calm are sure to be the first thoughts popping up. Bringing a similar notion to existence is this home in Surat by EssTeam. Quiet and relaxed, just like its name, the Niraant House is designed […]
Designed by Nishi Morakhiya of Nishi Morakhiya Studio, this 1400 sq ft, 3-bedroom apartment is located in the midst of lush greens on the outskirts of Surat. A city with a vibrant present and equally intriguing past, it became the perfect spot for homeowners considering they wanted an open home. Surat is much more diversified […]
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, […]
The soothing secrets of traditional structures and practices inevitably carve nostalgic niches in modern homes, for example, the enchanting sound of brass bells on a classic wooden pillar welcoming one inside. Case in point—an Indian Modernism-inspired Surat home visualised by Rachana Chovatiya and Ashish Chovatiya, Co-Founders and Interior Designers at studiorachana369. You may also like: […]
A home should flow like a narrative, close-knit and coherent, punctuated by thoughtful details. For when the ‘feel’ is scripted to perfection, the ‘look’ spontaneously flows in. Endorsing this theory is Designer, Eshita Marwah and her interior design studio /e (e.aesthete). Taking risks, the firm believes in complementing and contradicting the context in varying proportions. […]
A designer’s mind seems to be under the same spell as Bellatrix Lestrange’s Gringotts vault (yes, that’s a reference to the world of Harry Potter!). Tap one thought and several others pop up. Admittedly, how does one escape long enough to find the ultimate focus? The intriguing question of bringing focus amidst the constant city […]
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 […]
Located in a plush residential area of Surat, for The Flat White Coffee House, a new start was just a readaptation away. With design interventions from architects Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala and Tarika Asarawala of Neogenesis + Studi0261, an existing 2500 sq ft bungalow has been morphed into a chic, ‘white-washed’ minimalistic cafe. What the […]
The decor, design and architecture world is an intriguing space to dive right in. The reasons are galore but one that stands out the most is the sheer scope of ingenuity and experiments every designer whispers into the spaces they create, from scratch to whole. Connoisseurs of ICA running its second successful series thrives precisely […]
