Restoring History: Our Studio's Story of Revival

Watch the transformation of my studio, from a space shut for over 40 years to a haven where we create. This video captures the journey of remembering a building's soul, from exposing the original mitti walls and wooden beams to layering in light and life. This is what it means to build with heart.

My personal workspace within the studio is where the old meets the new. The original exposed brick and stone walls provide a textured backdrop for a simple wooden desk and modern furnishings. The window, with its traditional wooden shutters, lets in the afternoon light, making it a quiet corner for creativity.

The studio kitchen is a blend of rustic charm and functional design. We exposed the original stone walls and paired them with custom concrete counters and handmade tiles. It’s a space that feels honest and lived-in, perfect for the daily rituals that fuel our team.

This is our main collaborative area, where we gather to share ideas. The original brick walls and wooden ceiling beams were left intact to preserve the building's character. The space is designed to feel open and inspiring, a true reflection of our design process.

The lounge area in the studio is a cozy nook for quiet moments. We kept the original wooden beams and exposed brick, adding soft furnishings and warm lighting to create an inviting atmosphere. It’s a space that holds our ideas, our doubts, and our dreams.

We used glass partitions to create separate zones without sacrificing the open, airy feel of the studio. This view into my office shows how modern elements can coexist with heritage architecture, maintaining a connection to the entire space while providing a quiet work area.

A view from the corridor into the courtyard garden. The interplay of light and shadow through the jaali screen creates a beautiful pattern on the heritage floor tiles. This passage connects the inside to the outside, reminding us of the importance of nature in our spaces.

Our small outdoor patio is a cherished spot for a morning cup of tea. The combination of patterned floor tiles, a simple built-in bench, and an old-fashioned window creates a nook that feels both private and connected to the studio's history.

Looking down from the mezzanine, you can see the layers of the studio. The restored iron railing, the exposed brick, and the warm wooden floors all come together. This perspective shows how we created different levels and functions within the original structure.