Award-Winning and Culturally-Infused Hospitality Interiors
We craft hospitality spaces that weave local narratives into modern architectural frameworks, earning global recognition for their cultural depth.
The majestic corridor at Taj Devi Ratn Resort & Spa, a project for which we received the Best Hotel Interior Award. The design features a vaulted ceiling and dramatic play of light and shadow on the patterned floor, creating an unforgettable spatial experience.
A dining area at Taj Devi Ratn, where arched windows frame views of the Aravalli hills. The interior features vibrant murals inspired by local flora and fauna, earning it recognition at the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards.
A bespoke art installation at Taj Devi Ratn, featuring a deep blue wall with delicate, cascading brass elements. This piece exemplifies our approach of creating unique, artistic focal points within our hospitality projects.
The reception area at Hotel Sarovar Portico, Gujarat, where we integrated local art forms into the design. The backdrop is a fusion of Kutch embroidery and Lippan art arranged in a honeycomb pattern, which is also reflected in the ceiling lights.
A guest room at Hotel Sarovar Portico, where the wallpaper is inspired by Junagadh’s heritage architecture. This contextual element brings the region's unique history and style directly into the guest's private space.
Ar. Khozema Chitalwala accepting the 2025-2026 Asia Pacific Hotel Award for Best Hotel Interior Design for our work on the Taj Devi Ratn Resort. This recognition underscores our commitment to design excellence.
Additional images from our award-winning and culturally significant projects, showcasing intricate details, architectural elements, and the moments of recognition that validate our design approach.
About this collection
Achieving cultural resonance in hospitality requires more than surface-level aesthetics. We integrate traditional art forms like Kutch embroidery and Lippan mud work directly into the structural and decorative elements of our projects, such as the Taj Devi Ratn. This creates an environment where guests experience a region’s history through texture and geometry rather than simple displays.
Our design methodology centers on the premise that a hotel should function as a bridge between the guest and the local landscape. When working on projects like the Taj Devi Ratn in Jaipur or the Sarovar Portico in Gujarat, we move beyond superficial decoration. Instead, we analyze the local architectural vernacular and translate it into contemporary design languages that meet global brand standards.
For example, our use of Lippan work and Kutch embroidery is not just additive; it is ingrained into the honeycomb ceiling patterns and reception backdrops, ensuring that the local spirit is fundamental to the room’s architecture. This requires extensive coordination with specialized vendors and deep technical planning. We balance this cultural storytelling with the practical demands of high-traffic hospitality spaces. We select materials like commercial veneers, Italian marble, and Martindale-tested fabrics to ensure durability alongside visual appeal.
Our recognition with the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards for the Taj Devi Ratn is a result of this rigorous process, validating that functional, human-centric design can also be culturally significant. Whether we are planning a resort corridor or a suite’s interior, our goal is to create a seamless environment where the guest feels an immediate, intuitive connection to the location.
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Designers Group has spent over three decades refining a design philosophy rooted in human-centric hospitality. We believe every space must tell a distinct story, connecting guests to the local environment through thoughtful architecture and material precision.
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