Malleshwaram is an ode to the traditional Dravidian and Carnatic courtyard homes. It is intended to be a celebration of the Indian craft and skill, with many a reference from the huge old inward-looking rural mansions. In this space, where tradition and elegance converge, the architecture sings in whispers of wood and shadows.
Project name
Malleshwaram Restaurant
Architecture firm
Loop Design Studio
Location
Chandigarh, India
Photography
Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
Principal architect
Suvrita Bhardwaj, Nikhil Pratap Singh
Design team
Rythm Bansal, Himani Bansal, Akshita Saklani
Interior design
Loop Design Studio
Collaborators
JAE Furniture, Jodhpur (Furniture)
Landscape
Chandigarh, India
Material
Marmorini Plaster (Viero Paints), Mandana Stone Floor, Pattern Tiles (Parman Designs)
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Established in 2017, Knesta Architects has been a prominent force in architectural innovation, focusing on creating spaces that merge innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Founded by Principal Architect Nitima Gabba, the firm initially specialized in Residential projects before expanding into the Commercial sector in 2020.
Project name
Knesta Architects Office
Architecture firm
Knesta Architects
Location
SCO 3, Sector 7, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, India
Photography
Nakul Jain, Studio NJDC
Principal architect
Nitima Gabba
Design team
Ar. Damanpreet Kaur, Ar. Prakshi Hudda, Ar. Rythm Arora
Collaborators
Elsa designs (Furniture), Smartcool (Air Conditioners), Latio Porte (Glass Partitions)
Interior design
Team Knesta Architects ; Anuradha Seth, Sumegha Kanojia
Civil engineer
Ashish Sharma
Environmental & MEP
Knesta Architects
Lighting
Knesta Architects
Construction
Knesta Architects
Supervision
Knesta Architects
Visualization
Knesta Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk 3ds Max
Material
Wood, Aluminium Glass Partitions
Typology
Commercial › Office
Design i.O was commissioned with the task of crafting a 3400 sq. ft. office area for a pharmaceutical company, located on the first level of their independent manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Chandigarh. Specializing in the development of high-quality medicines with cutting-edge technology, the company's essence served as our guiding prin...
Project name
Symphony of the Greys
Architecture firm
Design i.O Architects
Location
Panchkula, India
Principal architect
Saurabh Singla, Palak Singla
Design team
Saurabh Singla, Palak Singla, Harmanjot Singh, Shubhangi Ambashtha
Interior design
Design i.O Architects
Lighting
Kriglow Lighting, ALC Studio
Construction
Nandwani Builders
Typology
Commercial › Office
Nestled in the heart of Sector 10, Chandigarh, Peter Rabbit Cafe emerges as an oasis of warmth and tranquility amidst the bustling coffee scene. Since its inception, this quaint establishment has sought to carve out a distinct identity in a market saturated with commercial ventures, guided by the passion of its owners, who are true aficionados of b...
Project name
Peter Rabbit Cafe
Architecture firm
Design i.O
Location
Chandigarh, India
Design team
Palak Singla, Saurabh Singla, Paras Malik
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
Situated in a bustling commercial area of Chandigarh, Sage café stands as a beacon of architectural and design detail. Its interior is characterized by the use of contemporary grid patterned green tiles on the floor and walls, which sets a modern chic yet a timeless and warm tone for the space. This unique volume is enhanced by verdant vines that c...
Project name
Sage - Café and Bistro
Architecture firm
Loop Design Studio
Location
Chandigarh, India
Photography
Purnesh Dev Nikhanjh
Principal architect
Nikhil Pratap Singh, Suvrita Bhardwaj
Design team
Himani Bansal, Akshita Saklani, Rythm Bansal
Collaborators
• Furniture: Parman Designs, Spazio by Furniture Concepts • Ceramics: Aditi Mittal
Construction
Karve Infra Pvt. Ltd.
Material
granite, granite textures, terrazzo tables, banana paper
Client
Sudarshan Patel, Piyush Jain
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
Imagine a space where health and beauty converge; where the clinical meets the natural. This is the vision behind the wellness centre, which combines a clinic specializing in nutrition and cosmetology with a retail space offering natural skin care products. The design challenges? To seamlessly integrate these two distinct characters within the buil...
Project name
Gleuhr Clinic
Architecture firm
StudioHB
Location
Sector-21, Chandigarh, India
Photography
Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
Principal architect
Harmeet Bhalla
Design team
Harmeet Bhalla, Jaskirat Kaur, Himanshu Yuvraj Singh
Structural engineer
Structural Solutions
Material
Stone, Metal, Glass
Typology
Health › Skin Care Clinic
Slightly rustic, yet incredibly contemporary, this residence style echoes the colors, appearance, and rich palette of the earthy shades, clean lines, and play of light. Crafted by Design 360, this residence is constructed on a 6000-square-foot plot that embraces the outdoors while welcoming abundant natural light inside.
Project name
Residence 239
Architecture firm
Design Three Sixty
Location
Chandigarh, India
Principal architect
Navdeep Sharma
Design team
Navreet Kaur, Sunil Dhiman, Gurmeet Singh
Collaborators
H.V.A.C. Consultant: Mitsubishi Electric; Kitchen & wardrobes Designer: Vijusha Woodcraft
Structural engineer
Structural Solutions
Material
Concrete, Brick, Stone, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Project Anugraha creates an alluring experience for one to contemplate upon and relish the extemporaneity of the surrounding environment. The house is sited on a 4500 sq.ft. plot abutting the street of a scantily plotted development in Chandigarh.
Project name
Anugraha House
Architecture firm
Space Race Architects
Location
Chandigarh, India
Photography
Sp Photography
Principal architect
Thakur Udayveer Singh
Design team
Ritika, Lovejeet Singh
Collaborators
Text Credit: Komal Choksi
Interior design
Space Race Architects
Structural engineer
Space Race Architects
Material
Concrete, Glass, Stone, Fima, Schuco, Hettich,D’ Decor, Asian Paints
Typology
Residential › House
