Our Architectural and Design Projects

Our work in the Himalayas involves creating architecture that respects the scale and spirit of the mountains. These guesthouses in Panchachuli are built with local stone and topped with traditional thatch roofs, designed to offer serene refuge with staggering views of the snow-capped peaks.

The line between inside and outside is intentionally blurred in our designs. At Villa Uma, we used deep, earthy red plaster walls and large openings to connect the dining space with the surrounding landscape, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and deeply relaxing.

We see landscape not as a backdrop, but as an integral part of the home. At Villa Toshi in Alibaug, years of collaboration resulted in a recalibrated building where rooftop gardens and lush greenery cascade down the structure, merging the home with the expansive view.

Every location offers a unique dialogue. In Zanzibar, our design for Kizikula frames the vibrant tropical landscape and the turquoise ocean. The architecture uses local materials and open-air passages to capture the sea breeze, creating a home that truly breathes with its environment.

We don't just draw plans; we build them. This full-scale wooden model of a staircase, constructed on-site, allows us to study the proportions, materials, and feel of a design in a way that drawings cannot. It is a critical part of our hands-on process.

The texture and color of a home are born from a process of exploration. We work hands-on with artisans to develop custom plaster finishes, mixing locally sourced pigments, minerals, and oxides to create surfaces that are unique to each project and its environment.

Building in remote locations like the Himalayas is a collaborative effort. It requires the combined skill and dedication of our design team and a diverse group of local artisans and craftspeople, all working together on-site to bring a shared vision to life.