Palminfra Designs’ latest project, Aduppu in Navi Mumbai is a cafe which captures the open spatial philosophy and communal spirit of a traditional Kerala chayakada within a 718-square-foot layout.

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Palminfra Designs’ latest project, Aduppu in Navi Mumbai is a cafe which captures the open spatial philosophy and communal spirit of a traditional Kerala chayakada within a 718-square-foot layout.
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