Our intent at Rustic Rays is to create a restaurant design that goes beyond aesthetics, embodying a profound respect for the planet and its resources. Through our design choices, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint, support local communities, and promote sustainability in the hospitality industry.
Architecture firm
The Grid Architects
Location
Gandhinagar Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Photographix India. Video credits: MGX India
Principal architect
Snehal Suthar and Bhadri Suthar
Design team
Snehal Suthar & Bhadri Suthar
Interior design
Snehal Suthar & Bhadri Suthar
Collaborators
Local vendor and bamboo Pappubhai
Built area
9500 ft² lower floor - 7,000 ft² upper floor – 2500 ft²
Environmental & MEP
inhouse
Client
Mr. Parth Vaghela and Ms. Krishna Solanki
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
The design of the house prioritises connectivity to nature. This is achieved through various means, such as large windows framing scenic views, outdoor living spaces seamlessly merging with the surrounding landscape, or incorporating green elements like vertical gardens or landscaped courtyards.
Architecture firm
9 Degree Design Studio
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Maulik Patel, Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Chirag Mehta
Interior design
Chirag Mehta
Environmental & MEP
9 Degree Design Studio
Material
Concrete, brick, glass, steel
Typology
Residential › House
Step into the epitome of iconic living in this Ultra-Modern Luxurious Penthouse, where each room is meticulously designed to create a harmonious blend of style, luxury and timeless beauty with breathtaking aesthetics.
Project name
Ultra-Modern Luxurious Penthouse in Ahmedabad
Architecture firm
Prashant Parmar Architect | Shayona Consultants
Location
Location: Nehrunagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Studio 16mm by Sahaj Smruti
Principal architect
Architect Prashant Parmar
Design team
Hemang Mistry, Ashish Rathod, Vasavi Mehta, Nidhi Patel, Nensi Patel
Completion year
09 / 06 / 2023
Environmental & MEP engineering
Budget
INR 4500 / Sq. ft. Approx.
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The project described is a corporate office which has been designed for one of the renowned developers of Zundal, northern suburb of Ahmedabad. This corporate office comprises of public to private areas which include reception, material library, meeting room, sales and marketing office, accounting and tele-calling workstations along with director’s...
Project name
The Curvature
Architecture firm
studio prAcademics
Location
Zundal, Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Design team
Tejas Kathiriya, Ruta Patel, Bhumin Dhanani, Mansi Vagadia
Interior design
Mansi Vagadia, Gaurang Mistry
Structural engineer
P-Cube
Environmental & MEP
Aqua Designs
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood, stone
The architecture and interior design of “The Concrete Shop” have been carefully crafted to create a dynamic and engaging Design Studio, retail space and experience center. An environment that showcases the beauty, potential and versatility of concrete in various forms, textures, and finishes. The HERO material is FRC (Fibre reinforced concrete).
Project name
The Concrete Shop (Design studio, Retail & Experience Centre)
Architecture firm
tHE gRID Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Photographix India
Principal architect
Snehal Suthar, Bhadri Suthar
Design team
Snehal Suthar, Bhadri Suthar
Interior design
tHE gRID Architects
Built area
1,795 ft² (Ground floor: 872 ft²; First Floor : 925 ft²)
Structural engineer
inhouse
Environmental & MEP
inhouse
Visualization
tHE gRID Architects
Tools used
ZWCAD and skecthing
Construction
Mr. Nikunj Dave
Material
FRC (Fibre reinforced concrete), Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Retial Cum Design and Experience centre
CIIE.CO, a center of excellence located adjacent to Louis Kahn's old IIMA campus, has undergone a transformation to represent its current values and position as an epicenter of innovation. Over the course of 18 years, CIIE.CO has evolved from an entrepreneurship center to a center of excellence, and with this evolution, it required a refurbishment...
Project name
CIIE.CO Refurbishment
Architecture firm
UNSEEN Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Vinay Panjwani
Principal architect
Dilip Revar, Vimal Patel
Design team
Kashyap Trivedi, Nikita Panchal, Nikhitha Pasupuleti, Pranav Soni, Pritesh Patel, Shrey Shah, Smriti Bhanti, Stuti Jain, Yash Patel
Interior design
UNSEEN Architects
Landscape
UNSEEN Architects
Structural engineer
Vertex Consultants and Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Electrical: Antech Consultants & Engineers; Acoustics: Acoustic Arena; HVAC: Mihir Patel
Lighting
UNSEEN Architects
Construction
Metal Fabricator: Steel Concept; Carpenter: Shiv Shakti Furniture
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
Concrete, Bricks, Metal, Wood
Client
CIIE.CO, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Typology
Institution › Refurbishment
A home to a creative family deeply rooted in nature. Every piece of furniture is handcrafted locally, promoting the "Make in India" movement. The interior design style is a union of Japandi and Indian influences. An apartment in Ahmedabad serves as a tranquil sanctuary, distinguished by its adherence to essentialism.
Project name
Aikyam - ऐ"म्(sanskrit means togetherness, harmony, oneness)
Architecture firm
tHE gRID Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Photographix India | Sebastian. Video credits: MGX india
Principal architect
Snehal Suthar, Bhadri Suthar
Design team
Snehal Suthar, Bhadri Suthar
Interior design
tHE gRID Architects
Environmental & MEP engineering
inhouse
Lighting
tHE gRID Architects
Material
locally sourced and crafted
Supervision
tHE gRID Architects
Visualization
Snehal Suthar, Bhadri Suthar
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max
Client
Snehal Suthar, Bhadri Suthar and Manasvini Suthar
Typology
Residential › Apartment, Home for the Architects and designers (founders for - tHE gRID Architects )
The building is designed to be extremely energy efficient, with vertical sun breakers, screen walls, extensive landscaping, solar panels, and water recycling considerations. The design itself ensures that air conditioning costs will be minimal.
Project name
Interstellar
Architecture firm
Sanjay Puri Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Abhishek Shah
Principal architect
Sanjay Puri
Design team
Toral Doshi, Dipti Patil, Jay Patel, Sanya Gupta
Collaborators
PT consultants: Post Tension Services India pvt. ltd.
Structural engineer
Ducon Consultants Pvt Ltd
Environmental & MEP
INI Infrastructure & Engineering
Construction
Spartan Builders
Material
RCC Structure, Brickwork, Plaster & Paint
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
