The relocation from a bustling city centre to the tranquil suburbs of Ahmedabad marks a significant shift in Studio Saransh’s workplace and philosophy.
Architecture firm
Studio Saransh
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Malay Doshi
Interior design
Studio Saransh
Structural engineer
Saksham Consultant
Environmental & MEP
Ravi Engineering
Material
Locally sourced Basalt Stone
Typology
Commercial › Office
This college for women, by Neogenesis+Studi0261, located at Unn area in Surat, has been designed on the hunch that institutes should stand for itself and become a landmark.
Project name
Girl’s college for Model education trust
Architecture firm
NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261
Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala / The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Chinmay Laiwala , Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala
Design team
Id Rohan Khatri
Interior design
NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261
Structural engineer
Jalil Sheikh
Landscape
Neogenesis + studi0261Photographer
Tools used
ZwCad, SketchUp
Material
Exposed Brick and Exposed RCC
Client
Model Education Trust
Typology
Educational › College
Capiche, a design marvel crafted by Neogenesis+Studi0261, is where the architecture elegance meets rustic charm and contemporary design seamlessly. This restaurant is a testimony to their creative prowess, inviting diners to experience a space that is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste.
Architecture firm
Neogenesis+Studi0261
Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala / The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala
Design team
Samarth Kadiwala, Viraj Maiwala
Interior design
NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261
Civil engineer
Ashishbhai
Environmental & MEP
Meghna Electrical
Lighting
NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261
Supervision
Viraj Maiwala
Material
Clay tile, teak wood, acoustic boards, polished plaster, acrylic, R-black granite
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Spacious, inviting and intimate, courtyards have an integral place in the vernacular architecture across India. Beyond their climatic purposes, courtyards assume the role of a social space, a space for contemplation, and a space where something happens.
Project name
Courtyard House
Architecture firm
23 Degrees Design Shift
Location
Mansanpally, Hyderabad, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Srikanth Reddy, Raghuram, Neelesh Kumar
Typology
Residential › House
Project Hira by Fulcrum Studio is more than just an architectural creation —it is a deeply personal ode to memory, legacy, and reinvention.
Architecture firm
Fulcrum Studio
Location
Bangalore, India
Photography
Naresh And Nayan, Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Husna Rahaman
Design team
Tejaswini Rajanna
Interior design
Fulcrum Studio
Structural engineer
Civitech
Environmental & MEP
Bays Consultants
Lighting
Studio Plus- Abby Lighting And Erco Lighting
Construction
Civitech & As Engineering Work
Supervision
Fulcrum Studio
Visualization
Fulcrum Studio
Tools used
Autocad, SketchUp, Enscape And Photoshop
Material
Metal, Concrete And Wood
Typology
Mixed Use › Residential and Commercial Architecture Interiors
Architecture is more than just constructing spaces; it is about shaping experiences and crafting environments that reflect individuality while addressing the nuances of daily life. For Hiren Patel Architects (HPA), this philosophy has been a guiding force since its inception in 1989.
Architecture firm
Hiren Patel Architects
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala
Principal architect
Hiren Patel
Typology
Residential › House
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