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14/04/2026

Design Highlight | Facade
Kian Residence, Bengaluru, Karnataka

The façade is defined by a carefully crafted stone screen that responds to the challenges of a west-facing site. Designed to reduce heat gain and glare, it filters sunlight while maintaining a visual connection to the street.
Its porous quality allows light and air to pass through, creating shifting patterns throughout the day. Beyond performance, the screen establishes a strong identity for the home—balancing privacy, openness, and climate responsiveness—while seamlessly connecting the exterior character with the interior experience.

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Design Firm: Kamat & Rozario Architects ()
Principal Architects: Ar. Lester Rozario () & Ar. Smruti Kamat Rozario ()

Directed by Ar. Chithresh Mani ()
Edited by Ar. Johnson Guria ()
Cinematography: Turtle Arts () by Shahul Shibili (.shibili)
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Arjun Krishna (.in)

13/04/2026

Kian Residence, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Designed for three generations, Kian Residence in Bengaluru is a home that brings people together while allowing space to retreat. A central courtyard forms the heart of the house, connecting levels and filling interiors with light and air.

The west-facing façade is defined by a stone screen that filters sunlight, reduces heat, and creates a dynamic play of shadows throughout the day. Natural materials like stone, earth blocks, and reclaimed timber add warmth and continuity. The home stays connected to the street while maintaining privacy, making everyday living feel open, comfortable, and deeply rooted in its context.

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Design Firm: Kamat & Rozario Architects ()
Principal Architects: Lester Rozario () & Smruti Kamat Rozario ()

Directed by Ar. Chithresh Mani ()
Edited by Ar. Johnson Guria ()
Cinematography: Turtle Arts () by Shahul Shibli (.shibili)
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Arjun Krishna (.in)

10/04/2026

Design Highlight | Transitional Courtyard
House of Quiet Discoveries, Pune, Maharashtra

The Transitional Courtyard acts as a secondary entry, extending seamlessly from the living space. Fully openable doors create a diagonal connection across the house, enhancing both movement and natural growth for the surrounding greens.

A subtle level difference introduces a more intimate, human scale, while maintaining visual continuity between spaces. Stone cladding binds these levels together, anchoring the composition.

The living volume is intentionally lowered, revealing shifting heights as you move through split levels. This creates a playful spatial experience where connections across levels, framed views, and moments of pause bring the house to life.

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Design Firm: Petrichor Collective Architects ()
Principal Architect: Ar. Vikram Yelure (.yelure)

Directed by Ar. Kanishk Sharma ()
Edited by Ar. Nayan Rathan ()
Cinematography by Anuj Varde ()
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Studio f/8 (.f8_) by Dinesh Elangovan

09/04/2026

House of Quiet Discoveries, Pune, Maharashtra

Set within a lush, vegetated context, the home builds a strong relationship between built form and landscape.

Organized around a central courtyard, the design uses shifting volumes, split levels, and layered visual connections to create a sense of openness and continuity. Spaces are not defined by walls alone, but by relationships between people, light, and movement. Rooted in everyday life, the house becomes a setting for togetherness across generations, where routines turn into shared moments, shaping a home that feels both expansive and deeply personal.

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Design Firm: Petrichor Collective Architects ()
Principal Architect: Ar. Vikram Yelure (.yelure)

Directed by Ar. Kanishk Sharma ()
Edited by Ar. Nayan Rathan ()
Cinematography by Anuj Varde ()
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Studio f/8 (.f8_) by Dinesh Elangovan

07/04/2026

Design Highlight | Courtyard
Aadhya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

The double-height courtyard forms the emotional and spatial core of the home, seamlessly connecting the living and dining areas. Designed as a light well and social anchor, it draws in natural daylight and coastal breeze, enhancing comfort while reducing dependence on artificial systems.

Framed by Chettinad columns, indoor greens, and curated details, the space encourages pause, interaction, and everyday rituals. More than just a visual feature, the courtyard becomes a lived-in zone where architecture, climate, and culture come together.

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Design Firm: Studio Context (.architects)
Principal Architects: Ar. Raghuveer Ramesh () & Ar. Sharanya Srinivasan (.srini)

Directed by Ar. Chithresh Mani ()
Edited by Dharmesh Ghaghada ()
Cinematography by Naveen Gandla ()
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Phosart Studio () by Gautham Krishna () and Bhasha Singh ()

06/04/2026

Aadhya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Designed for a young family in Neelankarai, Chennai, Aadhya brings together tradition and contemporary living in a thoughtful, grounded way. At its heart, a double-height courtyard connects the living spaces, inviting light, breeze, and everyday moments of togetherness, while Chettinad columns and curated artefacts add layers of cultural familiarity.

Carefully planned for its urban context, the house balances openness with privacy through shaded edges, breezy windows, and a warm palette of travertine and wood, creating a calm, lived-in atmosphere.

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Design Firm: Studio Context (.architects)
Principal Architects: Ar. Raghuveer Ramesh () & Ar. Sharanya Srinivasan (.srini)

Directed by Ar. Chithresh Mani ()
Edited by Dharmesh Ghaghada ()
Cinematography by Naveen Gandla ()
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Phosart Studio () by Gautham Krishna () and Bhasha Singh ()

03/04/2026

Design Highlight | Dynamic Facade
Royal Enfield Global Headquarters and Technology Centre (), Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Terracotta tiles articulate the façade as a climate-responsive skin, filtering harsh sunlight while allowing diffused daylight to enter. Designed as modular screens, they create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow across interiors, reducing heat gain and enhancing thermal comfort. Rooted in vernacular sensibilities, the use of terracotta brings warmth, texture, and a handcrafted quality to the building.

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Design Firm: Studio Lotus ()
Principal Designer: Ambrish Arora ()

Design Team:
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Collaborators:
Resident Architect: SNPC, Pune
Structure: Kanitkar & Kulkarni, Pune
Landscape : IPDM
MEP: Kirby, Hyderabad and S.M. Engineers, Chennai
Sustainability: EDS Global
General Contractor: SSCO, Chennai

Directed by Ar Kanishk Sharma ()
Edited by Dharmesh Ghaghada ()
Cinematography by Turtle Arts () by Shahul Shibili (.shibili) & Irfan KT ()
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Edmund Sumner ()

02/04/2026

Royal Enfield Global Headquarters and Technology Centre (), Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Royal Enfield Global Headquarters and Technology Centre, Chennai
Royal Enfield’s Global Headquarters and Tech Centre is conceived as a contextually responsive campus, where climate, materiality, and culture shape the design. The 3,00,000 sq. ft. facility by Studio Lotus brings diverse teams together through porous planning, encouraging interaction across disciplines while maintaining a strong connection to the outdoors.

Courtyard-led planning enables natural ventilation, while shaded pathways reduce heat gain and energy use. A grounded palette of basalt, red oxide, terracotta, and exposed steel reflects regional sensibilities, creating a tactile, climate-conscious workplace that resonates with its environment.

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Design Firm: Studio Lotus ()
Principal Designer: Ambrish Arora ()
Ex*****on Firm: S N Pingle Consultants

Design Team:
, .raman, , .kamili, ,

Collaborators:
Resident Architect: SNPC, Pune
Structure: Kanitkar & Kulkarni, Pune
Landscape : IPDM
MEP: Kirby, Hyderabad and S.M. Engineers, Chennai
Sustainability: EDS Global
General Contractor: SSCO, Chennai

Directed by Ar Kanishk Sharma ()
Edited by Dharmesh Ghaghada ()
Cinematography by Turtle Arts () by Shahul Shibili (.shibili) & Irfan KT ()
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Edmund Sumner ()

31/03/2026

Design Highlight | Courtyard
Kaavu, Thrissur, Keralam

The primary requirement from the client was simple yet profound: no matter where one sits in the house, they must have a view of the green, lush courtyard. Because the client’s family is spiritually rooted, the pooja space was given a position of high importance within the central courtyard. This area reflects the “Kaavu” or sacred grove concept most literally, surrounded by thick plantation and a serene water body. This layout ensures that the family remains connected to the seasons and the time of day. The courtyard isn’t just a visual element; it is a functional lung that facilitates natural cooling and provides a spiritual center for the daily activities of the household.

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Design Firm: Naked Volume Architecture Studio ()
Principal Architect: Ar. Arjun Joshy (.arjunjoshy)

Directed by Ar. Chithresh Mani ()
Edited by Ar. Johnson Guria ()
Cinematography by Turtle Arts () by Shahul Shibili (.shibili)
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Muhammed Hamdan ()

30/03/2026

Kaavu, Thrissur, Keralam

Architecture meets the ancestral in Kaavu, a tropical retreat in Thrissur. Guided by the philosophy of rawness and connection to nature, this residence avoids the artificial, celebrating the raw beauty of natural materials and open volumes. The heart of the home is a living mango tree, a symbol of continuity that dictates the spatial flow from the traditional Padippura to the internal courtyards. Every view is a framed landscape, where handmade Athangudi floors and golden sunset light create a meditative atmosphere. Kaavu is not just a dwelling; it is a sacred space where heritage and modern fluidity coexist in perfect harmony.

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Design Firm: Naked Volume Architecture Studio ()
Principal Architect: Ar. Arjun Joshy (.arjunjoshy)

Directed by Ar. Chithresh Mani ()
Edited by Ar. Johnson Guria ()
Cinematography by Turtle Arts () by Shahul Shibili (.shibili)
Photo Credits: Muhammed Hamdan ()

27/03/2026

Design Highlight | Ceiling Design
The Courtyard House, Bengaluru, Karnataka

One of the rooms was marked by a deep beam cutting across its span, a constraint that threatened to lower the ceiling height if concealed conventionally. Instead of suppressing it with a false ceiling, the design responds with a sculpted wave ceiling that flows around the beam, transforming a limitation into a feature while preserving the room’s full vertical volume.

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Design Firm: Crest Architects (.architects)
Principal Architects: Ar. Vishwas Venkat () & Ar. Vikas MV ()

Directed by Ar. Kanishk Sharma ()
Edited by Dharmesh Ghaghada ()
Cinematography: Turtle Arts () by Shahul Shibli (.shibili) & Irfan KT ()
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Shamanth Patil J ()

26/03/2026

Official Promo
The Courtyard House, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Planned to house two families on a shared plot, The Courtyard Home artfully mediates intimacy and separation through a central open court. Envisioned for multi-generational living, the courtyard acts as both a common gathering space and a gentle buffer between the two dwellings. Nestled within a dense neighbourhood, the home embraces its constraints, presenting a clean, minimal exterior that gives way to airy, green-filled interiors.

The design harmoniously blends contemporary living with nature, shaping a tranquil and enriched environment.

is a series presented by Marble Centre International (‪) in association with

Click the link in the bio to access full project details including detailed chapters and PDF eBook with floor plans, sections, product specifications, material palettes, and much more.

Design Firm: Crest Architects (.architects)
Principal Architects: Ar. Vishwas Venkat () & Ar. Vikas MV ()

Directed by Ar. Kanishk Sharma ()
Edited by Dharmesh Ghaghada ()
Cinematography: Turtle Arts () by Shahul Shibli (.shibili) & Irfan KT ()
Photo Credit (Thumbnail): Shamanth Patil J ()

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