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A tale of two languages.

A tale of two languages.

Client – Joe and Jisha Jacob Site – Rustomjee Azziano Location – Thane

Very rarely do we find a client that starts of a conversation with ” I want a house that is minimal to its core and yet makes a glorious and recurring statement to every one who visits “. The challenge here was to make an abode that showcases two sides of the same coin; Simple yet Grand ,Comfortable yet elegant and Bare yet…

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A Lucid Home

A project that started out as a regular 3BHK home renovation. But what awaited us was a dream client, who was the most patient, understanding and most importantly willing to experiment with civil magic ! And we all know that is our favourite kind folks ! The result was 3 exquisite bathrooms;

One floral beauty for the adorable kids, meeting whom have been the highlight of every site, we must…

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A Duet in the Kitchen #kitchen #kitchendesign #minimal #matte #blackandwood #wood (at Lake Homes Complex, Powai)

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Cooking Architecture

Growing up in a typical south Indian family, cared for by my grandmothers I can never forget the aromas, sights, sounds, and smell of a South Indian kitchen. The silent guttering of ‘idly atta’ being ground in the wee hours of the morning, the whoosh of a ‘papadam’ being fried in the oil, the spluttering and crackling of ‘tadka’ that makes our ‘rasam’ so tangylishiously spicy, the mouthwatering…

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Location: Onkar Achrekar, Powai, Mumbai

While most shy away from a black kitchen deeming it to be somber, our desire for a sleek kitchen pushed us to experiment with a matt black. However paired with the solid brown wood, we had an efficient, dapper kitchen that was now warm and indulgent!

  Tackling the trimmings, instead of fixing handles that jut-out and take attention away from the face of the kitchen, we chose to carve out our handles onto solid wood, making it now not a fixture but a part of the door

The black prim shutters also shared the wooden handle, thus making it a part of the family!

To sum this project up, just as cooking in Indian Dum style infuses each grain of rice with aroma and taste making each bite delectable, the tenor of the kitchen it came from, colors the cook! A squeaky, clean sink a spotless countertop, stocked shelves a busy stove churning out delectable platters. Contentment is the word! Doesn’t it have a cozy sound to it?

A Kitchen Duet Location: Onkar Achrekar, Powai, Mumbai While most shy away from a black kitchen deeming it to be somber, our desire for a sleek kitchen pushed us to experiment with a matt black.

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Thicket Roof

The entrance designed with an outdoor bench and warm lights conveys leisure.

Maximum possible fenestration in the house gave way to the luxury of exploring the surroundings at ease. The small balcony added at the end of living become a favorite tea-time spot.

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A backyard room that can be made permeable by the sweeping windows to let the surrounding lush forests in. A wall of copper pennies and…

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It requires a genuine fight to produce one well designed object of relatively permanent value - George Nakashima #woodworking #carpentry #joinery #decor #nakashima #site #architecture #design (at Mumbai, Maharashtra)

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TED Pavilion , Vancouver

The pavilion is about personal reflection. A pause within the forest, within the city. A place to reflect, gather, or interact, the applicant will define the user encounter. To develop an identity of place and experience, but to also recognize and respect the surrounding environment. The pavilion stands as an ever changing structure according to the functions of the space . It looks like a silent…

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Reading Room , Thrissur

The Reading room is a careful expedition into exploring the extrovert nature of a room . A room otherwise considered to be a shelter from all natural and external forces is opened up to the surroundings to facilitate a better understanding and experience.The south wall is a pure brick facade with openings that let enough light enter but keeps the heat at bay .

The raw concrete and the presence…

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A reshreshing medley with Japanese Shibori and Indian block printing . #throw #rug #decor #homedecor #readingcorner #walldecor #blue #blockprinting #indianart #indojapan (at Elm & Clay)

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Nothing like a bolt from the blue to add some colour to your home !! #shibori #blue #decor #homedecor #interiordesign #indigo #cushioncut #organic #handmade (at Mumbai, India)

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Happy customer!!!! 😃😃😃#meetingthepublic #introduction #launch #timesofindia #sketchbook #coverart #handmade #handdrawn #customer (at BARC)

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#candies #meetingthepublic #introduction #launch #timesofindia #sketchbook #coverart #handmade #handdrawn (at Candies)

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#candies #meetingthepublic #introduction #launch #timesofindia #sketchbook #coverart #handmade #handdrawn (at Candies)

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#candies #meetingthepublic #introduction #launch #timesofindia #sketchbook #coverart #handmade #handdrawn (at Candies)

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#candies #meetingthepublic #introduction #launch #timesofindia #sketchbook #coverart #handmade #handdrawn (at Birdsong - The Organic Cafe)

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#candies #meetingthepublic #introduction #launch #timesofindia #sketchbook #coverart #handmade #handdrawn #happycoustomer (at Mcdonald's Hill Road)