Featured Projects and Editorial Recognition
We believe architecture is a conversation between memory and landscape. Our work in publications like Elle Decor reflects this belief, capturing the nuanced dialogue we foster between our clients' stories and the spaces they inhabit.
We are thrilled to see our collaboration on Summer Haus featured on the cover of Elle Decor India. This project was a beautiful journey of blending cinematic influences with a calm, colorful design palette.
A look inside the Elle Decor feature on Summer Haus, showcasing the vibrant yet serene living room we helped create. The design balances bold color choices with sophisticated forms and textures.
The den in Summer Haus, as featured in Elle Decor. The space was designed to be cozy and immersive, with rich colors and custom furniture that reflect the homeowners' creative spirit.
The dining room of Summer Haus, featured in Elle Decor. The space combines a sculptural concrete table with elegant chairs and a gallery wall of small artworks, creating a unique and personal atmosphere.
A glimpse into the master bedroom of Summer Haus from the Elle Decor cover story. The arched doorway frames the view, creating a sense of anticipation and discovery.
The walk-in closet at Summer Haus, as seen in Elle Decor. We used a playful combination of mint green and natural cane to create a space that is both functional and full of personality.
A duplicate of image 50, showing the vibrant and bespoke walk-in closet at Summer Haus from our Elle Decor feature.
The kids' bedroom in Summer Haus, featured in Elle Decor. The tropical mural and custom headboards create a whimsical and enchanting space for the children.
Another view of the kids' bedroom from the Elle Decor feature, highlighting the beautiful hand-painted wallpaper by Kalakaari Haath.
The kids' lounge area in Summer Haus, with its vibrant yellow sofa and access to the outdoor terrace, as seen in our Elle Decor cover story.
About Press & Publications
Seeing 'Summer Haus' on the cover of Elle Decor was a rewarding moment, yet the essence of that project lies in the quiet, everyday moments we designed for the residents. Beyond the styling seen in magazines, our focus remains on the structural and material integrity that makes a house perform well over time, whether that means managing Mumbai’s climate or balancing modern planning with traditional comfort.
While magazine features celebrate the final aesthetic, our work begins long before the photography. When we approach a project like Summer Haus, the process is rooted in a deep contextual analysis—we study topography, sun paths, and local material availability. This approach is what allows us to design homes that resonate with their surroundings rather than imposing a static style upon them.
Our design philosophy is collaborative. We don't believe in templates. Instead, we interpret the client's narrative—whether it's a filmmaker's desire for cinematic lighting or a family’s need for indoor-outdoor connectivity—and translate that into technical drawings, GFCs, and structural coordination. By integrating landscape design early, we ensure that gardens and verandas are not just additions, but essential extensions of the architecture.
We bring this same rigour to every commission, from urban apartment renovations in Mumbai to weekend retreats in Alibaug and Nashik. Our goal is to craft spaces that remain relevant as the creative climate changes, ensuring that the 'magic' of the concept survives the transition to construction. When you work with us, you are engaging a team that sweats the details—from the joinery of a wardrobe to the specific cast-in-situ terrazzo flooring—because we know that a truly successful project is one where architecture, nature, and personality coexist seamlessly.
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