A wave of cool, gentle air embraces as one enters the apartment, leaving the hot and humid Chennai outside. Terracotta lines the walls to guard the 2,200 sq ft home from the heat as other functional, vernacular elements complement it. With its minimal tones and natural materials in an intricate combination, Anshuk Punmia, Principal Architect, […]
Through my practice at the Atelier Ashiesh Shah, collaborating closely with artisans across the country, celebrating fine craftsmanship has been paramount. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of ‘Wabi-Sabi,’ the design objects follow a ‘Brutalist Tribal’ characteristic to celebrate beauty in imperfection through a series of handcrafted collectibles. We aim to revive and uplift craft communities […]
