Indian houses

As a home that has been in her family for years, this restoration by furniture designer Ariane Thakore Ginwala, in collaboration with architecture firm Field Atelier, is a heartfelt labour of love.

The Bungalow in Vijapur designed by Prashant Parmar, Architect & Shayona Consultant, has a garden entrance, warm grey and wooden interiors.

Savita Vadi is a farmhouse that merges Chettinad architecture with modern requirements offering a peaceful retreat for a family of six.

Japanese reflecting pond

We call this the Minimal Indian House - ‘Minimal’, as there is no ostentation or decoration of any kind. Minimalist house design with traditional Indian elements, where the building elements like walls, floors, roof reveals, themselves as it is - walls are in stabilised mud blocks (Smb). Floor is natural Kota and the ceiling are filler slab roofing and the staircase treads are in Fossil Jaisalmer.

Rajas Cottage was a special project as the home is in my ancestral town Mangalore and belongs to us. The project is a 90+ year old Mangalore style villa.

A single-keye hotel that reflects the heritage of a bygone era, the interiors are decked with timeless artefacts and antiques. The veranda opens to the lush green garden overlooking the backwaters.

Located in a village near Mayavaram, Asikkad House showcases the heritage of a Chettinad house, brought together in rich configurations. The design intends to reimagine Chettinad architecture and conserve the cultural significance it holds. The complex comprises the main house, a separate kitchen block, and two cottages. The main house and kitchen block connected by a passage contain individual open courtyards within them. An array of intricately crafted columns adorn the verandahs, and the…

Havelis, handicrafts, and heritage cuisine

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