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Designing Storied Commercial and Public Spaces

byDarshiniStudio in Mumbai; Takes projects across Mumbai, Hyderabad, and DubaiStarts from6,500 Per Sq FtView full gallery

I believe commercial environments should command respect while keeping their human soul alive. Whether I am crafting a corporate office or restoring a government landmark, my approach balances historic legacy with modern, functional needs.

In the founder's cabin of the Maddock office, we blended antique finds with personal history. The centerpiece is a magnificent 8-foot antique desk, complemented by the founder's very first office chair, which we retained for sentimental value. The space is a narrative of the company's journey.

We transformed a corner of the founder's cabin into this cozy reading nook. The 10-foot-high bookcase is a refurbished antique medicine cabinet from Jodhpur, which we had to crane up seven storeys to install. It now holds books, awards, and curios collected over the years.

It is a privilege to be entrusted with renovating a landmark of governance and history. Here I am with Hon. Speaker sir Rahul Narwekar, who guided and trusted me with the phased renovation of Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai, a project over two years in the making.

Presenting the design vision for the Vidhan Bhavan renovation to Maharashtra's leadership. Restoring a space so deeply rooted in history while aligning it with the future is a rare honor. My gratitude to the Hon. Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers, and Chairman for their belief in our vision.

A moment of gratitude with Hon. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The opportunity to lead the renovation of Vidhan Bhavan and design the chambers of our state's leaders has been a landmark journey in blending legacy with modern, functional design.

2022 was a year of immense change and growth, culminating in the special project of renovating the Vidhan Bhavan, Maharashtra's State Assembly in Mumbai. This video is a snapshot of a whirlwind year, from sourcing trips across cities to designing in the country's tallest towers.

About Storied Commercial & Public Spaces

When I work on a commercial office, I don't just furnish a lobby; I curate an identity. For projects like the Maddock office, it meant craning a massive, 10-foot vintage medicine cabinet seven storeys up to create a reading nook that felt deeply personal. It is these logistical challenges combined with the warmth of reclaimed materials that transform a standard workspace into a narrative of your company's journey.

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