GLITZ architecture & interiors - December 2025

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Our cover feature, The Vault House by Manav Patel of MS Design Studio, embodies this spirit with elegance. Its minimalist precision, vaulted geometry, and honest material palette reinterpret traditional forms into a serene, contemporary retreat. The home stands as a quiet manifesto for timeless architecture- one that breathes with nature rather than competes with it.
In the Hospitality category, we explore two evocative escapes. Rushitoya in Una by Himanshu Patel of d6thD design studio unfolds gently along the Machchundari River, weaving vernacular craft with landscape intimacy. In the Andamans, Sandyy Wavess by Ponni, Oscar, Rahul Architects reimagines coastal hospitality by blending island heritage with modern comfort. The Institutional winner, Udaan by Studio AVT Architects, demonstrates how thoughtful, budget-sensitive design can uplift dense urban school environments- offering children not just space, but spirit and aspiration. In Office & Retail, Twin Habitat by BASICS sets a benchmark for humanised industrial architecture, proving that warehouses can be adaptive, green, and inspiring. Our Residential Architecture category highlights two homes shaped by emotion and craft: Kodalli’s Happy Place in Bengaluru, a warm yet bold family dwelling, and the beautifully meditative Vault House.
Across Interior Design, the diversity of narratives is compelling. Bombay Salon in Rajkot elevates frugality through terracotta craftsmanship; Serai – The Outhouse in Kolkata transforms constraints into cultural storytelling; Recoup in Bengaluru fosters healing through nature and tactility. Workspaces like Studio Foliage in Mumbai and Rooh in Kerala reveal how interiors can express identity and emotion, while residences such as Frida Home and Haus of Halo celebrate intimacy, light, and craftsmanship.
Our closing feature, Nature’s Touch by VPA Architects, reinforces the role of landscape as the soul of community life.