Rooh anchors a holiday house in Malpe, India, by Thomas Parambil Architects, between river and Arabian Sea. The low-slung retreat turns away from the obvious postcard view to follow an east-west axis, wrapping daily life around a pool and long deck. Here, shared rooms merge in one open volume while bedroom suites pull back into quieter territory, giving family and friends a place to gather without losing a sense of retreat.
The Earthy Hacienda unfolds as a sunlit house in Bengaluru, India, shaped by Weespaces for a widely travelled couple. Drawing on Californian ease and Indian warmth, the home becomes a grounded backdrop for daily life and long-stay comfort. Across its rooms and terraces, a gentle palette and crafted details tie personal memories to a clear architectural vision.
Shilamay sets a family’s daily rhythm in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, where stone, lime, and planted courtyards temper sun and heat. Designed by Naman Shah as a house for his own household, it folds reclaimed wood and playful elements into durable, lived-in rooms. The result isn’t precious or remote; it’s a home tuned to games, chores, and weather.
Salt Pan House stands on the edge of a salt pan in India, composed with quiet rigor by We Design Studio. The house sits between the Chapora River and a mangrove belt, its profile pared back to climate and context. A limited buildable area sharpened every move, turning restraint into a working method and the land into a guide.
Trees Sliced Through sits in Ahmedabad, India, as a house by Matharoo Associates that channels garden, light, and concrete into a taut domestic rhythm. The design folds living, dining, and intimate courts between thick walls and red planes, drawing the eye from shaded interiors to lawns and water. It’s a residence with a clear sequence and a crisp material voice.
Hira unfolds in India as a layered house by Fulcrum Studio, paired with an adjoining office that extends the narrative beyond domestic life. The residence moves between introspection and conviviality, where concrete, marble, metal, and heirloom textiles pull against one another. Four stacked levels orbit a sunlit void and shape a choreography of light, shade, and reflection. The office next door continues the experiment, translating material tactility into a kinetic workplace.
Amoeba, located in Surat, India, is a groundbreaking office project designed by Hiren Patel Architect Design. This over 8,000 sq ft masterpiece boasts an organic design that integrates seamlessly into the natural environment.
Transparency and sustainability define its architecture; the four glass cubes allow natural light to flood the spaces, fostering openness and connection to the surrounding gardens. The emphasis on natural materials promotes local economy support and energy efficiency.
The house, located in Bengaluru, India, is designed by Kamat & Rozario Architecture. Envisaged as a large concrete tray placed in relation to the sun’s movement, the residence opens itself up to a more climatically pleasant aspect in the form of an open court, serving as the heart and lung of the house. Features include layering materials and textures on the southern facade to respond to sunlight, as well as top-lit stairs.