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The Shuttle: Archohm Designs a Badminton Academy Shaped Like a Shuttlecock in Bhubaneswar
In Bhubaneswar, architecture studio Archohm has completed The Shuttle, a badminton academy situated near the renowned Kalinga Stadium whose built form is a direct and deliberate visual reference to the sport it houses. The building's deep amber-orange bowl-shaped envelope, which can be seen from a significant distance above the surrounding treeline, draws its formal inspiration from the cork base of a shuttlecock. The reference is not subtle, and it is not meant to be. The pr

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1 day ago3 min read


Seré Resort, Vagator: That Design Studio's Debut Project Brings Tropical Modernism to Goa
That Design Studio, led by principal designer Piyusha Upadhyay, has completed Seré Resort in Vagator, Goa, a 30,000-square-foot hospitality project that marks the studio's first built work. For a debut, the scale and ambition are considerable, and the images make clear that the execution has kept pace with both. Vagator is a specific kind of Goa. Less commercial than Calangute or Baga, more considered in its pace, it attracts a traveller who is looking for something quieter w

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2 days ago3 min read


The Hungry Caterpillar: A Bamboo Pavilion by Ar. Apoorva Shroff at Ashoka University, India
At Ashoka University, a new bamboo pavilion titled The Hungry Caterpillar introduces an alternative way of thinking about campus infrastructure, material responsibility, and everyday student spaces. Designed by Apoorva Shroff, the project takes the form of a pavilion rather than a conventional building, allowing it to function as both an architectural intervention and a lived-in environment. The pavilion spans approximately 650 square meters and is constructed entirely from b

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Feb 272 min read


A Contemporary Wada in the Wild: Jungle Homes Tadoba Reimagines Maharashtrian Architecture
Set beside the Kolara Gate of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, Jungle Homes Tadoba unfolds as a hospitality project shaped by cultural memory as much as by ecological sensitivity. Designed by Nashine Architects , the resort offers a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Maharashtrian wada, translating its spatial intelligence into a setting deeply attuned to forest, climate, and place. The project emerged from a personal narrative. The clients, Mahara

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Jan 13 min read


Swing between an indoor–outdoor symphony at this 9,000 sq ft sanctuary in Ahmedabad
This 9,000 sq ft home in Ahmedabad, designed by R+R Architects, works with a straightforward idea — keep the architecture open, keep the materials honest, and let the landscape do its job. Nothing feels forced. The house sits comfortably in its surroundings, with clean volumes, deep overhangs, and a rhythm of solids and voids that give the place an easy, unhurried pace. Large cantilevered sections frame garden views, and the façade mixes textured surfaces with long glass plan

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Dec 8, 20252 min read


Nesavu: A Chennai Home That Weaves Ritual into Contemporary Living
In Chennai, high above the Adyar River, a home sits like a story waiting to be told. Its name is Nesavu, the Tamil word for weaving, and...

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Sep 13, 20254 min read


Plumeria House in New Delhi Is a Safe Haven for Living Well
In the busy metropolis of New Delhi, where space is frequently a luxury, the Plumeria House stands out as a peaceful example of a new...

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Aug 14, 20254 min read


Zephyr by Studio Nilasha: A Serene Blend of Texture, Tone, and Timelessness
Nilasha, the originator and chief architect of Studio Nilasha, designed a peaceful home in Hyderabad that is 3,000 square feet in size....

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Jul 16, 20254 min read


Modern, Rooted, Serene: Studio MG Crafts a Home That Feels Like Home
Studio MG’s latest project in Bangalore is a warm, grounded expression of design that bridges two worlds — the fast-paced rhythm of an...

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Jul 4, 20253 min read
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