Boutique Hospitality Design
Available across India
We design hospitality spaces that are shaped by their location, use local materials, and are built through close collaboration with clients and craftspeople.
Pricing Guide
Boutique F&B Interior Architecture
Design Scope
- Concept to Creation: Development of a unique narrative translated into rigorous architectural drawings.
- Space Planning: Layout optimization for commercial flow including kitchen and dining connections.
- Bespoke Element Design: Technical drawings for custom brand elements like brass door handles, fluted glass doors, and tailored banquette seating.
- Material Research: Development of custom plaster mixes using local oxides, crushed terracotta, or stone dust for unique wall textures.
Technical & Execution Support
- On-Site Prototyping: Supervision of full-scale on-site mockups to test light and texture before final execution.
- Artisan Collaboration: Coordination with craftspeople including carpenters, stonemasons, and metalworkers.
- Lighting Integration: Collaboration with consultants for zone-specific mood lighting and joinery integration.
Documentation
- Full set of Good for Construction (GFC) drawings including civil, ceiling, flooring, and electrical layouts.
- Bill of Quantities (BOQ) verification to assist in contractor hiring.
Resort Architecture & Masterplanning
Architectural Masterplanning
- Topography Analysis: Deep study of landscape to orient buildings for optimal views and climate responsiveness.
- Vernacular Adaptation: Design utilizing local techniques like dry-stack stone walls or copper roofing upgraded with modern insulation.
- Sustainability Engineering: Design of passive cooling systems (earth tubes, cross-ventilation) and renewable energy planning.
Interior & Landscape Integration
- Indoor-Outdoor Flow: Design of transition spaces like verandas and decks.
- Hardscape Design: Pathways, retaining walls, and pool structures that mimic natural terrain.
- Interior Shell: Detailing of fixed elements including fireplaces, stone flooring, and built-in masonry seating.
- Wellness Spaces: Technical design for spas and saunas focusing on heat retention and humidity.
Process & Supervision
- Remote Coordination: Periodic site visits to manage remote logistics and design fidelity.
- Material Sourcing: Identification and supply chain management for reclaimed wood and local stone.
- Mock-up Management: Supervision of full-scale structural mock-ups to test construction methods.
Bespoke Guest Room Furnishing
Loose Furniture Supply
- Bed Fabrication: Solid wood bed frame (Teak or Reclaimed wood) with hand-finished detailing.
- Seating: Bespoke seating pieces like lounge chairs featuring traditional joinery and natural fabrics.
- Case Goods: Supply of bedside tables, writing desks, and consoles crafted from solid timber with brass detailing.
Lighting & Decor
- Bespoke Fixtures: Supply of signature lighting elements including brass reading lamps and blown glass pendants.
- Soft Furnishings: High-quality dhurrie rugs and textiles sourced from ethical Indian clusters.
Quality Standards
- Materiality: Use of honest, natural materials like uncoated brass and oil-finished solid teak.
- Manufacturing: Production involving collaboration with master craftsmen for heirloom-quality pieces.
About Boutique Hospitality Design
We design for more than just looks - our goal is to make spaces that feel special and connected to their surroundings. Whether it's a mountain lodge deep in Kumaon or a moody bar in Mumbai, I always start by just being on the site and soaking in the vibe. That way, each place gets its own story.
What I Do
- Create experiential hospitality spaces that invite guests to slow down and really be present.
- In the Himalayas, I worked with local stone and reclaimed deodar wood, carefully stacking walls to handle snow and let the place blend in with the hills. Solar power, forest spas, yoga decks - all with those crazy mountain views.
- In the city, it's a different kind of drama. For a Latin American restaurant, I went all in with deep greens, custom brass fixtures, and a hand-carved entrance. Every detail matters, from the way the light hits the walls to the feel of a stone sink.
How I Work
- Hands-on. I build full-scale mock-ups, get my hands dirty with materials, and work with local craftspeople.
- I value using locally sourced design elements, whether that's stone from a nearby quarry or wood rescued from old buildings.
- Always thinking about sustainability - passive cooling, natural light, and low-impact materials are part of the process.
Collaboration Matters
No project is solo. I work closely with everyone - hotel owners, chefs, carpenters, whoever it takes to bring a space to life. The conversations and the teamwork are as important as the final look.
Meet your Expert
Case Design
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My Story
We’re Case Design, a Mumbai studio but honestly, our ideas wander far. One week we’re in Michigan by a lake, next we’re soaking up wisdom at Nakashima’s workshop. We’re big on learning - mud walls, timber joinery, whatever’s new, we’re up for it. Our hearts? Right here, building futures, like with Avasara Academy in Pune. For us, architecture’s about people, places, and purpose, not just pretty buildings.
My Work
What we do - We design homes, villas, boutique hotels, spas, restaurants, and handle everything from bespoke landscape design to custom furniture.
How we work - We’re hands-on, always on site, building mock-ups, getting our hands muddy. Projects grow slowly, sometimes monsoon slows us, but we keep at it.
Craft and materials - We use natural materials—stone, wood, mud, lime. Love working with local craftsmen, because details make the design.
Nature and connection - We want our spaces, like custom villa architecture or a retreat in the hills, to feel part of their surroundings.
Teamwork - We’re a bunch of architects, designers, artists, artisans—collaboration is our thing.
