Play of contrasts

By Sonal Mamoowala

Photography: Ashish Bhonde; courtesy Cluster One

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Multi-disciplinary design firm, Cluster One Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. designs a stand-out abode spanning 3250 sq. ft. in Chandrapur, Maharashtra based on a theme of contrasts…

The French filter!

By Rutvi Ashar

Photography: Courtesy Philtre- The Bistro, Creative Designer Architects [CDA]

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Creative Designer Architects [CDA] draws inspiration from classical French architecture for the interior and façade design of their latest bistro project, Philtre in Gurgaon. 

From basement to self-contained cocoon

By Marina Correa

Photography: Shreya Dheer; courtesy the firm

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Ar. Kavita Singh of Quirk’d transforms a 1,500 sq. ft. basement into a luxurious setting in posh Vasant Vihar, New Delhi…

A creative’s inspirational den

By Annie Aggarwal

Photography: Vibhor Yadav; courtesy Renesa

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Coddiwompler Studios (inset) Principal Architects Sanjay & Sanchit Arora

Renesa Architecture Design Interior conceptualizes the adaptive re-use of a dilapidated terrace; thus, converting 800 sq. ft. of unused space into a one-of-a-kind photographer’s workspace…

This building is informed by Ikebana principles

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Andre Fanthome; courtesy DFI

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Neemrana Experience Centre (inset)(l to r) Principal Architects Goonmeet Singh Chauhan, Anand Sharma & Anoj Tevatia

Design Forum International designs a nature-inspired curtain raiser to an upcoming residential development by Novell Group in Neemrana…

Curvilinear forms set the pace in this Noida bar

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Deepankar Sharma; courtesy the architects

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Design Plus revamps an old bar in Noida’s Club 26 into a modern space using a material-rich palette, textures and varied forms to create a link between the outdoors and indoors…

Mumbai cruise terminal's design unveiled!

By Beverly Pereira

Plans & 3-D Renders: Courtesy the architects

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Proposed Mumbai Cruise Terminal (inset) Architects Santha Gaur & Kalhan Mattoo

The iconic design of the all-new cruise terminal in Mumbai will be among the vast repertoire of visual images that the international tourist carries back home from India... 

Romancing the scenic surrounds

By Annie Aggarwal

Photography: Navin Bahirwani; courtesy the designers

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Vinita and Sid interiors culls out a hill-top home in Vizag that will stand the test of time, both – design-wise and beauty-wise…

Spatial stimuli

By Rutvi Ashar

Photography: Suryan Dang; courtesy Creative Designer Architects [CDA]

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Creative Designer Architects' studio in New Delhi has a fluid, organic vibe conducive to  creative discourse… 

The leisurely shopper’s lair!

By Rutvi Ashar

Photography: Courtesy studio TAB  

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Studio TAB’s design of the retail flagship, Khazir at the J.W. Marriott, Mumbai envisions the entire floor plate of 3000 sq. ft. as a bespoke display area...

For an unmatched dining experience!

Compiled by Pari Syal

Photography: Indrajit Sathe; courtesy the designer

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Farzi Cafe (inset) Sumessh Menon

Interior designer Sumessh Menon uses his penchant for materiality to augment culinary illusion that is the signature of the modernist gourmet diner, Farzi café, Mumbai…

The timeless essence of handcrafted

By Rutvi Ashar

Photography: Nayan Soni; courtesy the architects

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Studio TAB designs a cheerful and youthful contemporary abode in Bangalore that revolves around handcrafted wooden furniture from a bygone era…

A shared work space that boosts productivity

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Shruti Bansal & Rahul Bansal; courtesy the architects

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Group DCA designs a contemporary open-plan co-working space in Saket, Delhi that promotes the spirit of collaboration, creativity and productivity… 

The Long House

By Marina Correa

Photoghraphy: Subhash Patil; courtesy Sunil Patil & Associates 

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The Long House (inset) Ar. Sunil Patil

Sunil Patil & Associates designs-and-builds a simple and warm bungalow by connecting two square plots within a bungalow complex on the outskirts of Pune…

Sculptural chiaroscuro!

Compiled by Team IAnD

Photography: Dinesh Mehta; courtesy V2com

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GLA University Hostel (inset) Ar. Sanjay Puri

Sanjay Puri Architects create organic spaces – both, inside and outside - this 800-room students’ hostel, which takes its cue from the contextual language of its vicinity – the old city streets of Mathura in India….

Classic-contemporary fusion!

By Savitha Hira 

Photography: Ar. Nakul Jain

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Studio Ardete designs a contemporary row house in Haryana, minutely integrating the water-jet CNC cutting technique into its interiors…

Redefining the personal touch!

By Savitha Hira with inputs from Pragya Verma

Photography: Prashant Bhat; courtesy the architects

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Jewellery Lounge (inset) Architects & Principals(l to r) Ramesh Shetty, Paras Mehta & Jatin Asher

Square 3 Designs Pvt. Ltd designs a luxury jewellery lounge in tune with the modern mindset of indulgent shopping…

This holiday home is a style statement!

By Annie Aggarwal

Photography: Photographix | Ira Gosalia; courtesy the architects

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A 1350 sq. ft. holiday home in Mumbai by Amit Shastri Architects materialises as an uber luxurious, contemporary space. 

House by the sea

By Marina Correa

Photography: Indrajit Sathe; courtesy The Orange Lane

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House by the sea (inset) Designer Shabnam Gupta

Gorgeous sea views, whitewashed walls and a nature-inspired design make this apartment in Mumbai a cocoon of calm…

Angular Geometry

Compiled by Marina Correa

Photography: Sebastian Zachariah & Ira Gosalia (Photographix); courtesy the firm

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Office Ideas showroom (inset) KNS Architects Lto R: Ar. Neemesh Shah, Ar. Kanhai Gandhi, Ar. Shresht Kashyap

KNS Architects crafts a gallery-esque high-end chair showroom for Office Ideas in Mumbai, where the products are showcased as works of art…