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.
Designed by Salmon Pink and Co in Mangalore, this apartment draws from the shifting blues and greens associated with the coastal city to create a home shaped by wabi-sabi warmth, softened textures, and a calm, contemporary material palette.
Designed by Yaazh Design and Build Collective in Vellore district, Nilam transforms a narrow plot into a light-filled home shaped by courtyards, simple materials, and a strong connection to nature.
Nebulous Design Workshop breathes new life into this 50-year-old home by weaving traditional Indian craftsmanship and cherished family heirlooms into a contemporary space that celebrates spatial openness and material richness.
Sharp modern lines meet timeless Indian craftsmanship in this Mumbai high-rise apartment designed by AVVO. By balancing a fluid, light-filled layout with private retreats, the studio beautifully achieves the family’s vision of a contemporary home rooted in cultural depth.
Along Chennai’s coastline, Billboards designs Eventide Coffee as a response to its surroundings… where light, sea, and spatial openness come together to shape the experience of the cafe.
Studio Satviki crafts a residential interior for a retired couple that brings together the restraint of Japanese minimalism and the depth of Indian craftsmanship. Defined by a muted palette, thoughtful planning, and curated detail, this Ahmedabad home is designed as a calm and purposeful retreat.
From Around Here crafts a home in Udupi that responds to the region’s climate through local building practices; with interiors enriched by the vibrancy of its owners’ Rajasthani identity.
Conceived by Fine Line Designers for an NRI couple, this Mumbai apartment uses a restrained palette and thoughtful planning to create a home that feels simple, calm, and easy to live in. Curated by: Deepa NairPhotographs: Yadnyesh Joshi; courtesy Fine ...