The client, rooted in the cultural context of Ahmedabad's pol houses, aspires to create a modern abode that reflects a harmonious blend of contemporary aesthetics while preserving the rich legacy of heritage. Residing within the UNESCO-inscribed walled city of Ahmedabad, the dwelling exudes a solemn ambiance, embodying Indian rituals and customs.
Project name
Amdavadi House (Heritage Legacy)
Architecture firm
The Art Container
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Raveena Panchal Shah
Typology
Residential › House
Argon, a modern and contemporary workplace, seamlessly integrates nature with a transformative lifestyle. It defines a holistic environment of next-generation workspaces and offers flexible office configurations. Argon aims to be a hub and a prominent landmark located at the entrance of the Bagmane Solarium Campus masterplan.
Architecture firm
SOG design, DSP Design Associates
Location
Bangalore, India
Collaborators
Façade: Façade Technik. Lift Specialists: L'Avenir, PVN Associates Pvt Ltd
Landscape
Design Cell, Deeproots Design
Structural engineer
Optimal Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd
Environmental & MEP
PHE & Fire Fighting: ADITHI Building Service Consultants (PHE & Fire Fighting). Electrical: Sripeksha Engineering Consultancy Service Pvt. Ltd. HVAC: Airtron Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd.
Typology
Commercial › Office
Anant National University, India’s first DesignX University based in Ahmedabad, recently organised a three-day international symposium “Architecture for All: Call of the Future” which brought together leading minds from the global architectural community to explore the future of architecture.
Written by
Anant National University
Photography
Anant National University
The Sukhavas residence has transformed from a partially built structure into a refined ground plus two storey structure. The residence blends classical aesthetics with modern sensibilities, making for a captivating narrative.
Project name
Sukhavas Residence
Architecture firm
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Location
Chandigarh, India
Principal architect
Diggvijay Raajdev
Design team
Diggvijay, Raman
Interior design
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Site area
500 square yard
Landscape
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Supervision
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Tools used
AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
Construction
Diggvijay Rajdev Architect
Material
botticino italian marble, granite, The Pure Concept - Asian Paints/ Sabyasachi for NILAYA/ Furnishing Studio
Typology
Residential › House
The project, titled " Yashodanand " is an endeavor to redefine architectural paradigms by seamlessly blending modern design principles with functional nuances. It aspires to achieve a sophisticated equilibrium between form, function, and aesthetic refinement.
Project name
Yashodanand - A House At Hupari
Architecture firm
Vishwakarma
Location
Hupari, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Studio Negative
Principal architect
Tejan Nalavade
Collaborators
Text by Priyam Agarwal
Completion year
September 2023
Typology
Residential › House
Situated on a 195 sqm plot, the Chainani house in Vadodara stands as a testament to the client's love for their community and desire to spend their retirement years with this community and memories.
Project name
Chainani House
Architecture firm
Jagrut Shah Architect and Associates
Location
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Jagrut Shah
Design team
Jagrut Shah, Keval Vadaliya
Structural engineer
Amin Associates
Lighting
Radhika Sanghvi Studio
Visualization
Divyani Kohli
Construction
Amin Associates
Material
Brick, Concrete, Stone
Typology
Residential › House
Maativan is a serene haven constructed from mud, harmoniously blending with the surrounding forest. This exquisite farmhouse, located on the outskirts of Wada's protected Tansa forest region near Mumbai, India, serves as a remarkable testament to the unwavering commitment towards environmental consciousness.
Architecture firm
Blurring Boundaries
Location
Wada, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Inclined Studio
Principal architect
Viral Gala
Collaborators
Bamboo consultant: Parag Rawool
Civil engineer
Gurunath Dupare
Environmental & MEP
Electrical Contractor: Prashant Patil. Plumbing contractor: Arun Bhaduri
Construction
Finishing contractor: Madhav Dupare. Fabricator: Sanjay Bangar
Material
Soil (sourced from site) - Cob walls, mud plaster. Black basalt stone (sourced from site) - random rubble foundations, exposed stone walls. Lime - Plasters, mortar. Wood (sourced from site) - roof rafters. Bamboo - roof, lintels, doors. Kota stone – Walls. Concrete - IPS flooring. Recycled metal - doors, windows. Recycled glass - roof, glass bottles used in walls.
Typology
Residential › House
Nestled on an Indian cliffside, this innovative resort design seamlessly blends luxury with nature, offering breathtaking views of the sea. The architectural marvel primarily utilizes bamboo and repurposed shrub materials, creating a harmonious coexistence with the surrounding environment.
Project name
Eco Retreat in India
Architecture firm
AI.Land Studio
Location
Konkan coast in Maharashtra, India
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammadjavid Jafari
Visualization
Mohammadjavid Jafari
Typology
Hospitality Architecture
