IN THIS ECLECTIC MUMBAI APARTMENT, 7-FEET TREES GROW TALL AND PROUD.
If we had to describe architect Kavan Shah’s body of work in one word, it would be gritty, dramatic and au naturel. Since he started his practice, KSDS in 2015, this young genius has conceptualised, curated and created avant-garde designs, that range from residential, commercial and public architecture.
“When people think of a multifunctional home with space-saving and utilitarian elements, very rarely does a glamorous or stylish image come to mind,” is how interior designer Jannat Vasi describes the biggest challenge she faced while crafting Park Home—a 2,500-square-feet apartment in Bengaluru.
“The Contemporary Taupe”, A 1,900 sqft, Vadodara Residence, by Spaxis Design
Sanjana Kantawala and Helly Shah of Spaxis Design undertook a project of designing a home that felt like a warm embrace – a haven where you can relax and unwind! Aptly titled “The Contemporary Taupe,” this home is a tribute to the paradox of employing a variety of timeless materials, patterns and textures in a neutral palette to create a modern contemporary look.
A Gorgeous Holiday Home in Coonoor, by Phylosophy Design Studio
Architect Vasundhara Sampath & her team at Phylosophy Design Studio design a gorgeous holiday home in the Nilgiris for their client – A home with some stunning views of the sorrounding tea estates, and equally gorgeous interiors.
“We were approached by Priyanka to design her holiday home in the enchanting hill station of Coonoor, amidst the sprawling tea gardens.
In this Sea-facing Chennai Apartment, colour, clean lines and a curation of beautiful mementos happily coexist
Every year, Shoba Natarajan is lured back to her hometown of Chennai after spending a chunk of her time in the US, where she permanently resides. For someone who spends months together away from the country in which they were born, a hankering for familiar surroundings is perhaps only natural.
Not less than a Extravagant Movie set—this Duplex Penthouse in Kolkata is designed by Ajay Arya of A Square Designs
Founder and interior designer of A square designs, Ajay Arya not only flamboyantly designed this penthouse, but also dramatically summarises the needs of the owners in every corner of this home. Arya’s idea of design seamlessly clinches the theatrics of palette and patterns, ensuring that the dichotomy between contrast and brightness reverberates throughout the penthouse.
The Ahmedabad-based multispecialty architecture firm tHE gRID Architects led by Snehal Suthar and Bhadri Suthar has recently completed ”Rock House”, a unique project which is sustainable and made from all local labour and local tradition craft of stone masonry, situated near Ahmedabad, #India.
“Inside Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s Art-Filled London Home & Studio ” : Open Door
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja gave AD India a tour of her tasteful London townhouse and her impeccably decorated office space. The actor’s colourful home, located in west London’s fashionable Notting Hill, is a nod to her sense of style, her personality as well as her roots; “I think your home and your office are a massive reflection of who you are as a person.”
Designed by Amoeba Design, The Introvert House in Pune is the humble abode of the acclaimed cinematographer Swapnil Sonawane and his family. The home not only captures the inherent aesthetic sensibilities of its occupants, it even makes an instant connection with guests – making people feel completely at home.
A Cosy, 1,950 sqft, 5bhk Home, Navelim, Goa, by Enid Viola Aguiar
“This home is tucked away in a beautiful village in south Goa named Navelim. Goa is known for its rich Portuguese heritage and architecture. Hence the clients main requirement was to preserve this feature as well incorporate modern amenities. The total built up area is 195sqmts, G+1 and it is a 5bhk bungalow which was reconstructed by demolishing the existing old structure.
Tavish: “A 10,000 sqft, Stunning Ahmedabad Home by Dreamscape Architects”
Located in a rather quiet suburban area of Ahmedabad, our recent project Taavish sits in the middle of a gated community that exudes serenity. Housing a family of five, along with a pet dog and an African Gray parrot, the client’s brief stated that the residential space should be as serene as the community itself.
Hari Dhongade, a native of Nashik, Maharashtra, is a talented artist whose work primarily revolves around realism, particularly in a regionalist style. With a profound connection to his surroundings, Hari finds inspiration for his landscapes during his solitary walks, where he immerses himself in the natural beauty that surrounds him.
Enveloped in an earthy palette, this 1,410 sq. ft home in Surat is tranquillity wrapped in tradition. A breath-taking lime-plastered wall in rust, detailed with grey tile and wooden moulding, becomes the first glance of this three-bedroom home named ‘Shajanand Viha‘.
“A house is a shelter consisting of walls, floors, doors, windows; roof etc. in which human being live.” This is something which is very basic requirement for any human but giving the house a home feel is something which really makes a big difference in basic requirement.
Located in a quiet corner in the center of the city, the residence is a perfect amalgamation of both modern and traditional architectural design practices. Its material palette ranges from using natural wood to granite and metal, all of which contribute towards making this design successful. The
