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A Design Co., Chennai
Gowri Adappa
Project in focus: A generational home in Chennai, Gallery House was the primary home of a prominent business family, and has been reconstructed to fit the evolved needs of the next of kin. A three-storey building spread across 5,700 square feet, it has a central courtyard, entertainment space, offices, and bedrooms for all members. The interiors highlight the owner’s collection of art, textiles and artefacts.
Upcoming projects: Residences in Chennai, Hyderabad and Goa; a boutique hotel in a heritage property in Puducherry.
Materials you’re obsessed with: Local stone and terrazzo
Philosophy: “We call our design aesthetic ‘India Modern’ where we revel in the conflict of juxtaposing the traditional and the modern, old and the new, masculine and the feminine.”
Humming Tree, Calicut
Arun Shekar, Mohammed Afnan
Project in focus: In the vibrant Kochi home named ‘Chitra’, colour takes center stage. Three distinct hues define the space: bright orange and pink in functional areas like the kitchen and bathrooms, with calming blues for the street-facing rooms, echoing the nearby waves. The home balances colour, texture, and functionality with finesse that results in a joyful and visually captivating home.
Upcoming projects: Restoring a nearly 300-year-old home in Manali; designing a mansion in Pune.
Materials you’re obsessed with: Red Agra stone, black slate, Kasavu handloom of Kerala
Philosophy: “To create designs that are not only functional but also beautiful and evocative—bringing warmth and personality to every space they inhabit.”
Souk, Chennai
Soumya Keshavan
Project in focus: A modernist, clean-lined two-level house seated on the hillside in the Nilgiris’ Shola forests. Flat terraces and large glass windows create several vantage points to view the surrounding landscape, whereas the interiors are layered with textiles, paintings, antiques, and other collected materials.
Upcoming projects: Private residences in Chennai, Coonoor as well as Allada valley in the Nilgiris.
Material you’re obsessed with: Wood, always
Philosophy: Souk’s design philosophy is rooted in layering a simple structural shell with thoughtfully curated objects and furniture. We take pleasure in juxtaposing contemporary settings with timeless accents, be it tribal art, mid-century furniture, and singular pieces. This approach ensures every space tells its own story, long after our intervention.
Amoeba Design, Pune
Satyajeet Patwardhan, Pashmin Shah
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Project in focus: A home inspired by the design language of Indo-Portuguese architecture, La Mandrina, a tropical villa in Siolim, Goa, celebrates slow living through the inherent beauty of timeless elements. It blends with the neighbourhood from outside and gives a fresh tropical vibe inside. The celebration of colours is a quintessential element of Goan homes which is reflected in this project.
Upcoming projects: A mud house in Pawna; a 40-acre small village project in Goa.
Material you’re obsessed with: Mud
Philosophy: “Our quest has always been finding the truth of the land and the people we design for. Like amoeba, we have always tried to stay open to changes.”
Design ni Dukaan, Ahmedabad
Veeram Shah
Project in focus: A 12,000-square-foot family residence in Navsari, designed to reflect the harmony of architecture and engineering. The home is a blend of micro-level vastu compliance and contextual modernity, holding true to Le Corbusier’s notion that ‘a house is a myth to be lived in’. Sustainable design interventions further protect it from the harsh weather conditions. The home is also infused with art and crafts from various parts of the country.
Upcoming projects: Homes in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Surat; an architectural project in Navsari; a musical instrument.
Material you’re obsessed with: Teakwood
Philosophy: “We believe design can never exist or be created in isolation. Rather, it is a collective expression of a person’s experiences, from the profound to the mundane.”
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