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"We embraced the challenge of infusing contemporary design with coastal elements, avoiding clichés like bright colours and nautical decor. Instead, we opted for an elegant, minimalistic approach with a restrained palette, which blended seamlessly with the tropical ambience."
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BALI IN BENGALURU
Studio Skapa Architects devises a sophisticated design for a cafe in Bengaluru that integrates with the surrounding nature
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A ROBUST PRESENCE
Hiral Jobalia Studio helms the design of this 14,000sqft Firozabad residence that is accompanied by generous landscaped areas measuring nearly twice the size of the building footprint
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A SUBLIME STANCE
This spacious house in Gujarat, conceptualised by Dipen Gada & Associates, does away with frills and ostentation in favour of an aesthetic dictated by clean lines and tasteful restraint
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A CONTEXTUAL NARRATIVE
Natural elements effortlessly weave their way into this Ratnagiri house designed by Hrishikesh More Architects
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NATURE'S HUG
Thoughtfully designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio, this home in Gujarat integrates functionality with unique spatial experiences
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CLASSICALLY CONTEMPORARY
A confluence of neo-classical and modern elements form the crux of this fuss-free family home by TaP Design Inc.
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THE BLURRING REALMS
Conceived by LIJO.RENY.architects, the architecture of The Stoic Wall Residence-located in Kerala - shapes up in response to the region's tropical climate and the site's challenging physical conditions
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A UNIQUE BLEND
Faisal Manzur facelifts this Chennai home with elements that seem simple but are crafted with utmost attention to detail
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BRICK TALES
Charged Voids fosters an intimate brick-walled sanctuary for a multi-generational family in Chandigarh
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The future is VERNACULAR!
Responsible and responsive, architects Pashmin Shah and Satyajeet Patwardhan are at the forefront of taking things slow and championing the modern vernacular design approach that is steeped in science, culture and so much more. In this exclusive, they discuss the larger picture with us