Architecture + Design Magazine - April 2025

In this issue

In the cover feature, we sit down with the visionary leaders behind Noida-based multidisciplinary firm Archohm, delving into their insights, experiences, and perspectives on architecture, design, and innovation. Through an in-depth conversation with the principals — Sourabh Gupta, Mridu Sahai and Kunal Savarkar, we explore their journey, philosophies, and the iconic spaces that they have designed. As they reminisce about their quarter-century journey, the founders and principals of Archohm also share their exciting plans and aspirations for the future. Our featured projects showcase the best of Indian design — from the extensive redevelopment of the Bengaluru Cantonment Railway Centre, to a stunning home in Mumbai, the issue is all about design that makes an impact.

TERRABLEND BY DISHA: WHERE TEXTURE MEETS TIMELESS ELEGANCE

On the world of outdoor design, where functionality must dance with beauty, Terrablend by Disha Ecoloc Pavers is a true standout.

1 min

ILLUMINATING LANDSCAPES: K-LITE'S HIGH-QUALITY ARCHITECTURAL LUMINAIRES

Established in 1977, K-lite is renowned for its extensive range of high-quality architectural luminaires and poles that cater to diverse applications and design preferences.

1 min

AN EVENING OF DESIGN, INNOVATION, AND COLLABORATION

Essentia Home makes a grand launch in Delhi with an exclusive design event, unveiling its latest flagship store and India's largest Rimadesio showcase

2 mins

GAURAV AGGARWAL, CHAIRMAN - STONEX GROUP ROCK STAR OF ART

Beyond the boardroom, the Chairman of StoneX Group reveals a deep, personal love for marble—a passion that's elevating Indian craftsmanship onto the global stage

8 mins

Design Without Limits: THE ARCHOHM STORY

A deep dive into the studio that’s reshaping India’s built environment with spontaneity, diplomacy, and a people-first’ spirit. Sourabh Gupta, Mridu Sahai Patnaik, and Kunal Savarkar reflect on a legacy that refuses categorisation and tackles everything—from urban planning and cultural institutions, to transportation hubs and private residences with equal enthusiasm—and what's next!

10+ mins

BALANCING HERITAGE AND PROGRESS

In the dynamic world of architecture, finding a harmonious balance between preserving history and embracing progress is an ongoing challenge. A prime example of successfully navigating this delicate task is the redevelopment of Bangalore Cantonment by STHAPATI, a Delhi-based architectural firm.

2 mins

CLASSIC CONNECTIONS

Welcome to a masterpiece of Indian design, where tradition meets contemporary craftsmanship

2 mins

BUILDING FROM THE EARTH

In a bold break from Rajasthan's conventional luxury, Ahmedabad-based Scarlett Designs, helmed by architect Kush Shah, is revolutionising architectural norms—blending modern design with nature to deliver the refreshingly contemporary Ananta Spa & Resort, Ajabgarh

4 mins

CRAFTING JAIPUR'S NEW CULTURAL IDENTITY

The founder of IDEAS, a multidisciplinary architecture firm based in Jaipur, talks timeless design, civic consciousness, and how the city is evolving into a global thought capital. From Sawai Man Mahal and The Sawai Madhopur Lodge - A Taj Property to the Constitution Club of Rajasthan, his work bridges culture and contemporary living with quiet power

3 mins

A DESIGNER'S LEGACY: REDEFINING HOSPITALITY

Architect Khozema Chitalwala, a hospitality design stalwart, shares his expertise on creating unique and captivating experiences

4 mins

PERFECTING THE LANGUAGE OF SPACES

Architect Amey Dahanukar, Principal Architect, ARA Designs shares his perspective on the nuances of designing hospitality projects

6 mins

HOMESTAYS WITH HEART

Long before “slow travel” became a buzzword, before private villas replaced hotel suites, and well before authenticity became a luxury tagline—Tejas Parulekar was quietly building SaffronStays, a platform rooted in turning meaningful homes into unforgettable stays

3 mins

BARE & BEAUTIFUL

In Ajabgarh’s rugged Aravalli terrain, Ananta Spa & Resort—developed by the Jaipur-based Goyal family—takes a deliberate departure from traditional Rajasthani palace-style hospitality.

8 mins

A SACRED FOREST, PERFECTLY STILL

Aman Kyoto nestles into a secret woodland at the base of Kyoto's sacred Hidari Daimonji mountain, where architecture dissolves into nature and the essence of wabi-sabi takes physical form

2 mins

AJUNGLE DREAM, SUSPENDED IN TIME

In the dense rainforests of Bali's Keliki Valley, Capella Ubud balances theatricality with restraint—an ultra-luxury tented camp where design yields to the wild, and storytelling is woven into the very fabric of the forest

2 mins

A ROYAL CANVAS IN THE WILD

Set within the tiger territory of Bandhavgarh, The Oberoi Vindhyavilas draws from the tribal cultures, natural topography, and sacred geometry of central India—reimagining tented luxury through the lens of indigenous craft and quiet reverence for the land

2 mins

ASCULPTED STILLNESS IN THE SWISS ALPS

In the pristine landscape of St. Moritz, Badrutt’s Palace quietly expands its legacy. The new Serlas Wing blends centuries through architecture that listens—to history, to setting, to silence

2 mins

AN ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL BRIDGING ISLANDS

A one-kilometre bridge connecting two island worlds, thatched-roof villas rising on stilts, and airy, light-filled spaces-The Residence Maldives redefines minimal intervention for maximum immersion in nature

2 mins

Castle Meets Contemporary Chic' THE DOLDER GRAND, ZURICH

Perched above Zurich, The Dolder Grand combines fairytale architecture with a museum-worthy art collection.

1 min

Not Your Average Grand Dame THE LANESBOROUGH, LONDON

With rococo-inspired interiors and a curatorial eye for classical painting, The Lanesborough bridges aristocratic grandeur with contemporary cultural cachet

1 min

A Parisian Playground of Surrealist Whimsy LE ROYAL MONCEAU, RAFFLES PARIS

Philippe Starck reimagines a classic Parisian hotel as a surrealist canvas, where art isn't just admired-it's lived

1 min

A Boutique Canvas of Collectible Cool THE KIN, MUMBAI

This intimate design hotel reimagines hospitality as a curatorial experience, where every object is for sale—and every space is a mood board

1 min

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