The Chambal Riverfront in Kota, Rajasthan, is an urban development that has rejuvenated a 6km stretch of land into a thriving cultural and tourist destination. Designed to celebrate the architectural heritage and cultural richness of India, the riverfront features 26 distinct ghats, each representing a unique regional style.
Swapna Residence, a captivating bungalow nestled within a modest plot of around 600 square yards, posed a unique challenge for our design team. Despite the spatial constraints, our client's specific requirements, including individual rooms for each family member and accommodating their distinct preferences.
Project name
Swapna Residence
Architecture firm
Architects at work
Location
Himmatnagar, Gujarat, India
Photography
Drupad Shukla
Principal architect
Shweta Pandya, Krishna Patel
Design team
Subhadra Sojitra
Interior design
Architects at work
Civil engineer
Ketan Patel
Structural engineer
Alpha Consultancy
Environmental & MEP
Himanshu Vyas
Landscape
Architects at work
Material
Concrete , Brick , Metal
Typology
Residential › House
The Veil House is located in Changanassery on a site spanning 607 sqm, bordered by roads on the north and west sides. Our approach was to design a modest residence with a strong emphasis on natural light and ventilation.
Project name
The Veil House
Architecture firm
Aayu Design Studio
Location
Changanassery, Kottayam, India
Photography
Sarath Babu K
Principal architect
Gokul Mohan, Devi S Nair
Built area
210 m² / 2260 ft²
Structural engineer
Metric Consultants
Landscape
Roots Landscapes
Construction
Danic Square
Typology
Residential › House
The architectural identity of Rajasthan is largely characterized by historic masonry structures highlighting a deep and enduring material culture. Among these, a post-independence educational institution, built with rubble masonry, stands as a symbol of resilience and functional pragmatism.
Project name
Primary School, Lala Kamalapat Singhania Public School (LKSPS)
Architecture firm
R+D Studio
Location
Nimbahera, Rajasthan, India
Principal architect
Shikha Doogar
Design team
Shikha Doogar, Shridhar Rao, Ashvajit Singh, Siddharth Saluja, Shruti Yadav, Kushagra Verma, Nitansh Tandon
Collaborators
Naveen Jaitley & Associates, UEDC
Civil engineer
Aman Kapoor
Structural engineer
Naveen Jaitley
Construction
Asiatic Build Well
Material
Local Limestone, Rubble masonry, Red Bricks, JK Cement, JK Wall Putty
Visualization
Think N 3D Studio
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Educational Architecture › School
Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Raipur, Café Lambreta stands as a testament to the seamless fusion of tradition and modernity, evoking a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and contemporary allure. The project's inception was marked by a clear directive from the client: each corner should unveil its own narrative.
Project name
Lambreta Café
Architecture firm
Interior Ozal Design Studio
Location
Civil Lines, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
Principal architect
Ozal Laddha
Design team
Ashish Khandelwal, Urja Laddha
Completion year
April 2023
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
Mocha evokes the raw, monolithic grandeur of ancient quarries and the sculpted cave dwellings of the dwarves of Moria. Dominated by massive, stratified columns and overhanging volumetric forms, the design creates an immersive spatial experience that blurs the boundaries between structure and enclosure.
Architecture firm
Loop Design Studio
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Purnesh Dev Nikhanj
Principal architect
Suvrita Bhardwaj, Nikhil Pratap Singh
Design team
Himani Bansal, Rhythm Bansal, Akshita Saklani, Anshita Thakur
Client
Arshad Tamboli, Impresario India, Riyaaz Amlani
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Mumbai, often referred to as India’s financial capital, stands as a beacon of economic power and prosperity. Home to some of the country’s wealthiest individuals, the city boasts an ever-expanding landscape of luxury brands, high-end real estate, and elite social circles.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Satyajeet Mazumdar
"The Other Side," a weekend home in Chekhla, Gujarat, was designed by Shweta Pandya and Krishna Patel to fulfill the vision of a client with a strong artistic sensibility and specific design aspirations.
Project name
The Other Side
Architecture firm
Architects at Work
Location
Chekhla, Gujarat, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Shweta Pandya, Krishna Patel
Collaborators
Jaipur Rugs, D-Tale, Trezure
Interior design
Architects at Work
Civil engineer
Vallabhi Infrastructure
Structural engineer
Amee Associates
Landscape
Architect at Work
Lighting
Architects at Work
Supervision
Vallabhi Infrastructure
Visualization
Eyeview Studio
Construction
Vallabhi Infrastructure
Material
Bricks, R.C.C., Metal
Typology
Residential › Weekend Home
