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
Tucked away high on the 23rd floor of Panchshil Towers in Kharadi lies an abode that transcends the conventional idea of a home. The Enchanted Forest, as it's lovingly called, is more than just a dwelling! It's an ode to dreams and emotions woven into every corner, and a testament to the intricate dance between nature and human ingenuity.
Project name
The Enchanted Forest
Architecture firm
Ikigai Studio, Pune
Location
Kharadi, Pune, India
Photography
Rohit Mendiratta
Principal architect
Anuja Marudgan
Collaborators
Furniture: Loose furniture from Turkey and India - Rugs: Rug Berry & foot rugs by Jaipur Rugs - Artwork: Artist Rudranee Chiman, Mumbai - Wallpaper: Kagaz Rekha
Interior design
Ikigai Studio, Pune
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Harshita Jhamtani x lbh
Material
stucco-finished walls, veneer, handmade mural, and tropical themed wallpaper
Typology
Residential › Apartment
The Orchard house is a weekend retreat for a family in Pune. It is set in a sprawling orchard flanked by hills on the southern side and a panoramic view of the backwater and distant hills on the northern side.
Project name
The Orchard House
Architecture firm
IPSA Design Consultants
Photography
Shoot My Space
Principal architect
Ajay Mane
Design team
Rutuparna Diwan, Pradnya Diwan
Interior design
IPSA Design Consultants
Civil engineer
Sandip Pawli
Structural engineer
Sandip Rangdal
Landscape
IPSA Design Consultants
Lighting
IPSA Design Consultants
Visualization
IPSA Design Consultants
Tools used
AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Load Bearing Brick/Stone Composite Masonry
Typology
Residential › House
Ketaki Poonawala Designs: The Zephyr house is a reflection of the state of mind our clients, calm and serene like a soft breeze. The clients senior citizens, professionally at the age of retirement , wished to move into a home that gave them the liberty to unwind and socialise yet easy to maintain and live in.
Project name
The Zephyr House
Architecture firm
Ketaki Poonawala Designs
Location
University Road, Pune, India
Principal architect
Ketaki Poonawala
Collaborators
Accent Furniture - Arjunvirgujral, Ek Design. Furnishings – Altrove. Marble - The stone Capital. Artefacts - Curators of clay
Typology
Residential › House
As the name suggests Shoji abode is a Japanese inspired home with minimalist design mixed in Indian context. The house is nestled in the outskirts of Mumbai closer to the city of Pune, this row house is a part of a gated community.
Architecture firm
Studio MAT Architects
Photography
Kshan Collective
Principal architect
Harsh Soneji, Pratha Bhagat
Design team
Pratha Bhagat, Harsh Soneji, Ria Chheda
Interior design
Studio MAT
Environmental & MEP
Studio MAT
Supervision
Hemchandra Enterprises
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Construction
Hemchandra Enterprises
Material
Australian white marble, American Ashwood, shoji paper, Lime plaster
Client
Aditya Jha, Deeksha Singh
Typology
Residential › House
The spacious 2500 sq ft apartment ‘Haridwar’ is designed by the team of THINK, led by Ar. Shubham Gandhi, Id. Harshal Mutha, Ar.Dhwani Mehta and Id. Aadesh Gandhi boasts an expansive terrace of panoramic views. Spanning an additional 2500 sq ft, the terrace is meticulously landscaped to create a traditional village-like ambience, offering the famil...
Location
Dighi, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Photography
Abhishek Chavhan (Architectural Captures) Videographer: Rounak Chandak
Principal architect
Shubham Gandhi, Harshal Mutha, Dhwani Mehta, Aadesh Gandhi
Design team
Shubham Gandhi, Harshal Mutha, Dhwani Mehta, Vaishnavi Jagtap, Deepika Gehlot, Shubham Oswal
Collaborators
Writer: Tanvee Abhyankar. Styling: The Soul Concept. Painting Contractor: Shankar Pokharkar
Civil engineer
Feroz Pathan (Kamalraj Associates)
Structural engineer
G A Bhilare Consultants Private Limited
Environmental & MEP
Architectural Energy Solutions
Supervision
Sachin Mavkar (Kamalraj Associates)
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Kamalraj Associates
Material
Kota, Marble, Timber, etc.
Typology
Residential › House
A unique project in its context, this house is located in a neighborhood of Pune that has abundant greenery. The apt use of natural elements in its creation: such as water bodies, bridges, stone walls, and landscaped areas on all levels; helps it merge seamlessly with its environs on the one hand while making it stand out on account of its architec...
Project name
The Hovering Gardens House
Architecture firm
Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy [N.D.D.C.]
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Principal architect
Niraj Doshi
Design team
Akshay Karanjkar, Supriya Yadav, Jagruti Gujar
Interior design
Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy [N.D.D.C.]
Site area
Carpet Area : 18,000 ft²
Civil engineer
Madhav Limaye Group [Project Management Company]
Structural engineer
Reinforced Cement Concrete (R.C.C.) Structure : G. A. Bhilare Consultants Private Limited. Mild Steel (M.S.) Design : Mr. Ajit Gijare (Ajit Gijare & Associates)
Environmental & MEP
HVAC: Refrisynth Engineers. Electrical : Vidyutsallagar. Plumbing : Unicorn M.E.P. Consultants
Landscape
Ravi & Varsha Gavandi Landscape Architects
Supervision
Madhav Limaye Group [Project Management Company]
Tools used
Autodesk AutoCAD LT, Trimble SketchUp
Construction
Reinforced Cement Concrete [R.C.C.] Structure
Material
Main Structure : Reinforced Cement Concrete [R.C.C.]. Walls : Light-weight Siporex Blocks. Flooring (Indoor) : Natural Marble OR Wooden Decking (as per the design theme). Flooring (Outdoor) : Natural Granite (as per the design theme). Cladding : Gokak Stone. Facade : In some places a Wooden Paneling (Teak Wood from Ritikaa) & others were done in combination of Glass Blocks with horizontal Aluminum Louvers. Pergola : Mild Steel Fabrication x. Budget
Typology
Residential › House
The House of Skylights is home to a family of three generations consisting of the client and his wife, their two sons, and their respective families. The brief for N.D.D.C. comprised a modest material template culminating in a residence that would be rich in spatial experience. A covered car park was also an essential part of it.
Project name
The House Of Skylights
Architecture firm
Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy [N.D.D.C.]
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Principal architect
Niraj Doshi
Design team
Akshay Karanjkar (Project Architect), Jagruti Gujar (Interior Co-ordination)
Collaborators
Thirdspace Architecture Studio
Interior design
Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy [N.D.D.C.]
Civil engineer
Archies Annachattre [Ana Construction]
Structural engineer
Ajit Gijare (Ajit Gijare & Associates)
Environmental & MEP
Pradeep Karandikar
Landscape
Kiran Bhamare (Rajmudra Architects & Landscape Designer)
Supervision
Infinite Construction [Project Management Company]
Tools used
Autodesk AutoCAD LT, Trimble SketchUp
Construction
Infinite Construction
Material
Reinforced Cement Concrete, Light-Weight Siporex Blocks, Kalinga Marble, Shahabad Natural Stone, Gokak Stone, Combination of Wooden Paneling (Russian Birch Plywood) & Modular Mild Steel Frames in Fabrication, Mild Steel Fabrication
Typology
Residential › House
