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Situated in the heart of Himalayas, The Kumaon is a luxury and wellness boutique with the view of the breath-taking mountain range. The resort in Uttarakhand is situated 1600m above sea level in the village of Kasar Devi near the town of Almora. Conceptualised by Dr. Vikrom Mathur, one of the co-founders, whose profound love for the region and special relationship with its people goes back to his childhood days. Genesis of The Kumaon is rooted in his passionate beliefs as well as interest in the region’s ecology and its coupling with the culture and livelihoods of local communities. The property is designed by Sri Lankan architects Zowa Architects on the principle of abstract modernism that responds to the natural landscape and environment. One can come here to take a break from the hustle bustle of the city to enjoy the slow living, local cuisine, and nature’s beauty in harmony.
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![A GRECIAN RETREAT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/889/1799356/4Tjf-cIE51723639590760/A-GRECIAN-RETREAT.jpg)
A GRECIAN RETREAT
Shimona Bhansali imbues a subtle touch of opulence to this home in Mumbai
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A BOLD STATEMENT
Dhampur Sugar Mills Limited's workspace in New Delhi designed and built by Officebanao adopts an industrial narrative
![A BREATH OF FRAGRANT DESIGN IN DELHI'S HEART](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/889/1799356/lK4aaPY0I1723639362656/A-BREATH-OF-FRAGRANT-DESIGN-IN-DELHIS-HEART.jpg)
A BREATH OF FRAGRANT DESIGN IN DELHI'S HEART
An office that smells like perfumery; that is the vision that TWI brought to life in this office space designed for an acclaimed perfume company in India
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MASTER OF ALL TRADES
The ethos of forward-thinking and ingenuity finds its architectural counterpart within the walls of Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai's office-a vision of organic design infused with the essence of India
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A TOUCH OF OPULENCE
Designed by Aparna Kaushik, this Delhi office displays an interesting balance of classic aesthetics and contemporary sensibilities
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THE WOODEN WONDERLAND
Priyanka and Piyush Mehra envision a stunning experience centre for Vikas Plywood
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THE HUB: BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Studio Lotus designs a dynamic mixed-use community hub that activates Chennai's largest IT Park
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THE WINNER'S PERCH
Baldiwala Edge designs a Singapore-based ship broker's office as a torch collector's paradise, offering a 360-degree bird's-eye view of the Mumbai skyline
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THE DIRECTOR'S CABIN
Designed by Envisage, this office gives a new definition to the traditional notion of biophilia
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Designing Corporate India
From weaving the magic of a Star Trek-themed command centre to crafting bespoke block-printed workstations, Vijaya Bhargav and Arnab Ghosh-the trailblazing co-founders of Ostraca-have astonishingly transformed a staggering 29 million square feet of office space for India's tech giants and global enterprises-all while maintaining a flat hierarchical company culture-fuelling a master class in corporate design