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Our Process: From Concept to Craft

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We believe architecture isn't just about the final render. It is about the full-scale mock-ups, the material testing, and the on-site collaboration that makes a space truly yours.

Here we are reviewing a full-scale mock-up for a granite jaali (screen). This step is critical for us to understand the play of light and shadow before final construction, ensuring the design works in reality, not just on paper.

A detail shot of the granite jaali mock-up, made from waste off-cuts from a nearby stone processor. This process of prototyping allows us to test sustainable material use and refine textural details.

The finished mock-up of the granite screen shows the pattern of voids and solids. This hands-on testing is a core part of our design process for creating unique architectural and furniture elements.

An artisan puts the finishing touches on a custom-designed bar at our Alibaug project. The bar front is clad in vertically laid marble tiles, a detail we refined through on-site collaboration.

A close-up of the craftsmanship involved in the verandah bar. We work closely with skilled craftspeople to ensure every detail, from the curve of the counter to the fit of each tile, is executed perfectly.

The process of grouting the marble tiles on the custom bar. This image captures the hands-on work and precision that goes into creating the refined textures in our bespoke furniture pieces.

Our process often involves material experimentation. Here, we are testing a new technique, creating a concrete block using wood waste from a furniture factory as an aggregate.

Grinding down the surface of our experimental block to expose the wood chips within. This prototyping phase is where we discover new textures and sustainable material applications for our projects.

A close-up of the finished texture from our wood waste experiment. This process of discovery informs our designs for unique wall panels, furniture, and other custom elements.

An artisan carefully works on a prototype, a crucial step in our design development. This hands-on approach allows us to refine the form, texture, and feel of a piece before final production.

About Our Process: From Concept to Craft

We never finalize a design without first building full-scale mock-ups. Whether it is a granite screen in Nandi Hills or a custom bar in Alibaug, we need to touch the texture, watch how the light falls, and test the joinery ourselves. This phase of prototyping is how we ensure that a design works on-site just as well as it does in our sketches.

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