Residential Narratives: Exploring Form and Materiality
We author residential spaces as spatial narratives, treating every home as a living memory. Our approach creates a dialogue between indigenous tradition and modern architectural restraint, balancing the heavy with the light.
A glimpse into the House of Gond, where traditional Indian art and architecture are celebrated. The video highlights the rich teakwood, Chettinad columns, and the striking Kathakali-inspired artwork that define this culturally rich residential space.
The main corridor of the House of Gond in Pune, featuring a classic black-and-white checkerboard floor flanked by heavy teakwood Chettinad columns. This grand passageway establishes a strong sense of tradition and architectural rhythm.
The living area in the House of Gond, where a large, vibrant Gond painting of elephants becomes the focal point. The space is a curated dialogue between indigenous art, antique-style furniture, and rich, patterned flooring.
A detail of the intricate teak wood carving at the House of Gond. This close-up reveals the high level of craftsmanship, with traditional motifs of elephants and peacocks that pay tribute to Indian artistry.
A bedroom in the House of Gond, featuring a classic four-poster bed and a coffered wooden ceiling. The patterned tile floor and curated Gond artwork continue the home's narrative of maximalist, indigenous luxury.
This short video pans across a study area in the House of Gond, showing the louvered wooden doors, patterned tile floors, and classic Pierre Jeanneret-style chairs, capturing the home's blend of colonial and traditional Indian design elements.
The lounge at Lord Elgin in Ludhiana, a space where colonial charm meets modern restraint. The room is characterized by rich wood paneling, light-toned contemporary furniture, and large windows that flood the space with natural light.
The dramatic entrance to the bar at Lord Elgin, framed to create a powerful first impression. A sculptural artifact stands at the center, drawing the eye towards the classic, wood-paneled bar in the background.
A curated corner in the Lord Elgin lounge, where a tribal mask sculpture sits on a modern console table. This juxtaposition of artifacts and contemporary forms against a backdrop of traditional wood paneling is a signature of the space.
The staircase at Lord Elgin, where heavy wood paneling contrasts with the clean white walls and a large potted plant. This area showcases the dialogue between heavy and light, old and new, that defines the project.
About Residential Narratives: Explorations in Form & Material
Whether you are looking to honor traditional Indian craftsmanship—as seen in our work with Chettinad columns and teakwood—or prefer the quiet intensity of exposed concrete and geometric purity, our process begins with the story you wish to tell. We do not focus on trends, but rather on how light, proportion, and material texture shape your daily experience within the home.
Every residential project we undertake functions as a laboratory for architectural ideas. We operate at the intersection of maximalist tradition and minimalist brutalism, ensuring that the architecture is not merely a backdrop for living but an active participant in it.
In projects such as the House of Gond, we explore the rich layering of indigenous materials. We utilize heavy teakwood carvings, patterned Karaikudi tiles, and antique-inspired furniture to craft a space that feels deeply rooted and tactile. Here, the architecture celebrates memory through a dense, sensory experience.
In contrast, our work on structures like the House Around the Oblique Column strips design down to its raw essence. By focusing on monolithic forms and exposed concrete, we create a sanctuary defined by volume, scale, and the play of light. This approach allows the space to double as a gallery, providing a neutral, powerful canvas for your art and life.
Our collaborative design process integrates structural integrity with atmospheric intent. From the first conceptual sketch to the final placement of furniture, we manage every detail—MEP integration, custom joinery, and lighting choreography—to ensure that the house functions with the same precision with which it is composed. The result is a residence that is not just built, but authored, creating an environment that resonates with both your personal history and your vision for the future.
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