A spiritual journey is an inquiry into one’s own existence, or rather an inquiry into existence and non-existence and the relation between the two, culminating in the realisation of pure existence beyond inquiry.
Architecture firm
Design ni Dukaan
Location
Himatnagar, Gujrat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Veeram Shah
Interior design
Veeram Shah
Structural engineer
Saunrachna Strucon Pvt. Ltd
Environmental & MEP
Anjaria associates
Construction
Vastu Engineers
Typology
Residential › House
A holiday home to a diamond merchant in Surat, this elemental yet contemporary house has been designed to embrace extended families making room for warm interactions as it seamlessly connects the indoor with the outdoor.
Project name
Retreat Home
Architecture firm
Neogenesis+Studi0261
Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala / The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Chinmay Laiwala , Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala
Design team
Heta Patel, Prachi Jariwala, Nilufer Contractor, Dhruvi Bhatt
Collaborators
Nilufer Contractor (Text Credits). Window Vendor: Facaade- Mr. Pawan Iyenger. Furniture Agency: Carpenter Arjun Bhai. Flooring Agency: Harshad Bhai. Neocement Flooring Agency: Colortek. Stone Vendor: Platina Stone. Tiles Vendor: Stone world. Exposed Brick Agency: Mukund Bhai. Fabricator: Vasudev Engineering and Pramod Bhai. Color and Texture Agency: Vinod Yadav. Soft Furnishings: Isral Bhai. Mangalore Roof Tile Vendor: Surface Element. Landscape contractor: Tulsi garden consultant- Yogesh Avaiya
Civil engineer
Ronak Khambhadiya
Structural engineer
Jalil Sheikh
Environmental & MEP
Electrical Engineer: Jayesh Bhai Patel, Ajju Bhai & Jitu Bhai. HVAC Consultant: Cooline Agency PVT. LTD- Daikin
Landscape
Neogenesis+Studi0261
Lighting
Custom designed by Neogenesis+Studi0261
Construction
Riva Contructions & Consultancy
Typology
Residential › House
In the heart of Ahmedabad, Intrinsic Designs unveils its latest triumph: a 2500 square foot show flat in the prestigious Avant development. Led by the architects Shivraj Patel and Shruti Malani, this project exemplifies the firm's philosophy of crafting spaces that embody luxury and humane touch.
Architecture firm
Intrinsic Designs
Location
Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Shivraj Patel, Shruti Malani
Design team
Shivraj Patel, Shruti Malani
Interior design
Intrinsic Designs
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Harshita Jhamtani, Atelier Lumys
Material
Lime stone, Lime plaster, wood, Concrete
Visualization
Sohaib Ilyas
Client
Ravi Desai Signature real estate
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The owners of this space are a family of four. The husband is a founder of a closed fund and wife a PHD scholar ably assists him in his venture. The couple has two grown up kids doing their advance studies in foreign countries.
Project name
Vaulted B/W Haus
Architecture firm
DIG Architects
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Amir Khanolkar, Advait Potnis
Design team
Fenil Gala, Esha Indulkar, Manasi Pawar
Collaborators
Laxman interiors
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Ceppo De Gre, granite, lime plaster, Avacado leather finish
Visualization
Mrunit Churi
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The project is also a deep dive into using and showcasing Indian art and crafts in small doses, blending their absolute beauty with a utilitarian canvas.
Architecture firm
Purple Backyard
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Kumpal Vaid
Collaborators
The rocking chair, Arjunvir Gujral studio, PB home, Olie, Stem and leviosa, LZF Spain
Interior design
Purple Backyard
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Wood and veneer with line texture, Indian Stones and Metal accents
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max
Typology
Residential › Apartment
estled at the edge of the cliff in a prime neighbourhood of Hyderabad, this is home to a young couple in their mid-thirties. With stunning view of Jubilee Hills from one side and the lake on the other, it is dubbed 'House on the Edge’, not only to reflect the spectacular location but also the design intent and the passion the couple share for art,...
Project name
House on the Edge
Architecture firm
Quirk Studio
Location
Hyderabad, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Shivani Ajmera, Disha Bhavsar
Design team
Unnati Gandhi, Pooja Bhimjiani
Interior design
Quirk Studio
Completion year
December 2023
Lighting
Shailesh Rajput, Jade lights, Ashiesh Shah Atelier, Oorjaa lights, ALC, Hatsu, Luminary Studio
Material
Wood, Kota Floor, Lime Plaster
Typology
Residential › House
Fortune Farm, alchemised in terracotta splendour - A retail design that defies the conventional, Sauntering down Ahmedabad’s high street, one wouldn’t gamble on the chances of crossing paths with an otherworldly realm disguised as a jewellery boutique. With only a sliver of its demeanour peeking through the façade, the bijouterie destination lives...
Project name
Fortune Farm, Store Name: Luire
Architecture firm
MuseLAB
Location
Pirojpur, Ahmedabad, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala, The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Jasem Pirani, Huzefa Rangwala
Design team
Fahim Khambati, Trupti Desai
Collaborators
Shailesh Rajput Design Studio, Flos India
Completion year
October 2023
Typology
Commercial › Store
In a world where luxury often equates to material extravagance, this space emerges as a testament to a deeper, more soul-stirring elegance. Step into Aria, a 2800 sq ft Art Deco apartment designed by Studio Nishita Kamdar
Architecture firm
Studio Nishita Kamdar
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Nishita Kamdar
Design team
Studio Nishita Kamdar
Collaborators
Sofas: Yashesh Virkar. Armchair: Project 810. Centre Table: Mangrove collective. Bedding - Sarita Handa. Light Installation: Klove. Dining lamp - David Groppi. Vases - Tablescapes by Eeshan Kashyap. Media Leather Sofa - Portside Café. Media Armchairs - Saffron Art. Artwork - Clients Own. Wallpaper- Ananbo. Handpainting- House of Beserk. Table Lamp- Ashiesh Shah. Commissioned Buddhist Wheels- Out of the Shed
Site area
Center of Mumbai
Interior design
Studio Nishita Kamdar
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Wood flooring and plaster walls
Typology
Residential › Art Deco Apartment
