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 line with the philosophy of Japandi Luxe, our space invites 70-80 guests to partake in an intimate dining experience. Each seat is meticulously placed, ensuring a seamless blend of elegance, comfort, and personalized service.
Architecture firm
Design Synthesis
Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
The Matter Studio
Principal architect
Jigar Patel, Mishba Fazalwala, Ritul Suthar
Design team
Jigar Patel, Mishba Fazalwala, Ritul Suthar
Interior design
Design Synthesi
Completion year
November 2023
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical(N/A), Electrical (Kevin Electricals And Plumber (Client-Side Local Person)
Lighting
Design Synthesis (The Curve Light And Ceiling) & Sunshine Lights (All Designer Hanging Lights)
Material
Metal, Wood, Green Plants, Fabric, Quartz, Wall Texture And P.U Paint
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Budget
60-70 Lacs (Indian Rupees)
Client
Mr.Raj Narielwala, Mr. Sunny Dalal, Mr. Nikhar Kotia, Mr. Prashant Shah & Mr.Spandan Surti (It’s A Partnership Firm)
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Nursing College Ashaktashram, designed by Neogenesis+Studi0261, is located in the prevailing campus of the Asakta Ashram Trust in Surat. Intended as an extension to the existing building, the nursing college has been envisioned to serve as an active educational institute contributing to the growth of competent nursing professionals.
Project name
Nursing College Ashaktashram
Architecture firm
Neogenesis+Studi0261
Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala / The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala
Design team
Juby Thomas, Nilufer Contractor, Manthan Yadav
Collaborators
Nilufer Contractor
Civil engineer
Ronak Khambhadiya
Structural engineer
MKS Consultants
Landscape
Neogenesis + studi0261
Construction
Riva Contructions & Consultancy
Material
Brick, concrete, glass, wood
Typology
Educational › University
Nestled within the hustling stretch of the city Surat, Gujarat, this spacious 4,500 sq.ft is a sanctuary for connoisseurs of ‘authentic’ Italian cuisine. ‘Trezoro’ – a treasure of food, spanning over three floors is a testament to the power of rooted design ethos and celebration of ‘re-collections’ finely reflected and executed by Studio M Design P...
Architecture firm
Studio M Design
Location
Piplod, Surat, India
Photography
Noaidwin Sttudio
Principal architect
Moiz Faizulla, Samad Shaikh
Design team
Janvi Nanavati, Namrata Dada, Mousumi Doshi, Sajid Shaikh
Interior design
Studio M Design
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Typology
Hospitality › European Cuisine, French Bakery and Café
Standing among the open fields in the outskirts of Surat, ‘Jungalow 2’, as they call it, is an outcome of the designer’s sensitivity towards nature and sustainability. The designer’s earlier project, ‘Jungalow’ has a generous amount of plantation incorporated throughout the built, lending it a verdant feel despite the project's urban setting.
Architecture firm
NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261
Location
Bhimrad, Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Ishita Sitwala / The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Chinmay Laiwala , Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala
Design team
Devanshi Parekh
Collaborators
Text Credits: Nilufer Contractor
Civil engineer
Ronak Khambhadiya
Structural engineer
Arcon Consultants
Environmental & MEP
Sagar Refrigeration
Supervision
Devanshi Parekh
Construction
Nitalbhai Shah
Material
Concrete, Brick, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › Houses
Built on a site with a thought-provoking urban fabric, the ‘Tiny House’ as we call it, is designed as a fluent response to the immediate site context. “With an average plot size of 12 ft x 28 ft, it must be large enough for 5 people to use. Although a small area, it should not only accommodate, but also radiate a sense of family” shares the client....
Project name
The Tiny House
Architecture firm
Neogenesis+Studi0261
Location
Sagrampura, Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Manthan Yadav, Ishita Sitwala | The Fishy Project
Principal architect
Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala, Tarika Asarawala
Civil engineer
Ronak Khambhadiya
Structural engineer
Ritesh Chauhan
Environmental & MEP
Sagar Refrigeration
Typology
Residential › House
The constraint of plot size restricts us from introducing the loops to our elevation which brings us to using old era arch windows into our elevation. The arch window was originated by the Romans in the olden times which have been twisted with bold color of texture. This house is the combination of contemporary style along with very famous Indian e...
Architecture firm
Studio17
Location
101 Avadh Pulsburry Abrama Road, Mota Varachha, Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Noaidwin Studio | Nilkanth Bharucha
Principal architect
Ankit Sojitra, Mayur Mangukiya
Design team
Ankit Sojitra, Mayur Mangukiya
Site area
1440 ft² (30’ x 48’) ft²
Structural engineer
Canopus Engineer
Lighting
Concealed COB lights, Wipro
Material
Natural tones (Tints of Green, Tints of Red-Brick ) with Indian Look of Wooden
Typology
Residential › House
Hive is conceived and designed as an intelligent, adaptable and sustainable family home at Surat, Gujarat. The form of the house is seeded in the profession of the client Kamalbhai Mistry — who is part of an extremely successful company engaged in making machines for the diamond industry.
Architecture firm
OpenIdeas
Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Photography
Fabien Charuau & Panchkon
Principal architect
Monarch Champaneri, Nilesh Gajera, Niralee Champaneri
Design team
Monarch Champaneri, Nilesh Gajera, Niralee Champaneri, Vishal Patel, Sahil Soni, Nishant Chauhan, Jainika Patel, Manasi Hathiwala, Kashyap Parshala, Zeb Saiyed
Environmental & MEP
Ensemble (Mechanical Engineers), WNeuron (Electronics Engineers)
Material
metal, wood, concrete, glass
Typology
Residential › House
