NAME TO KNOW - Sona Reddy

With a penchant for organic finishes and earthy glamour, Sona Reddy designs spaces that have a modern, yet timeless appeal

- VARUNI MOHAN

Hyderabad-based architect and interior designer Sona Reddy has been creating spaces that have a distinctive look and grab attention for their sophisticated details. As much as she is discreet as a person, her work has a certain boldness, especially when it comes to combining Indian design elements into a very contemporary aesthetic. There is a sense of quiet glamour to her spaces, and I really like how she favours custom installations for most of her projects. She studies architecture in Bengaluru and tells us, "After I finished architecture college, I was told that if I ever do my Masters it should be in a field I don't know anything about. So, I studied construction management and worked as a construction manager in the US, before returning to India and starting my own studio. Till date, I remain a site person versus sitting on a desk and designing. During my first proj