The call of the mountains

IN THE VALLEY OF MAJKHALI, UTTARAKHAND, SHREYA K. PUNJ BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO THIS CHALET, CRAFTING A WORLD UNTO ITSELF

- FEATURE AVRIL NOEL D'SOUZA PHOTOGRAPHS ASMITA KHODANKAR | SHADES STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

SHREYA KUMAR Founder and Principal Designer, Studio DAT

A young designer with an old soul, Shreya K. Punj combines gentle artistry with a fierce passion for meticulous architecture. Studio DAT is her labour of love - through the years, she has crafted stunning residences and hospitality spaces that evoke profound nostalgia. What we admire most is how Shreya anchors this wistful charm in rock-solid architectural integrity, creating what might be called 'functional poetry'.

Up a winding road, all the way to the top of the mountain in the valley of Majkhali, Uttarakhand, this little chalet stands at ease with its thriving natural surroundings.