Rajasthan is synonymous with stone as building material but sadly over the last few decades this material has been reduced to a 'cladding 'medium and its potential as a robust and sustainable structural element has not been exploited.
Project name
House of Solid Stone
Architecture firm
Malik Architecture
Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Photography
Bharath Ramamrutham
Principal architect
Arjun Malik, Kamal Malik
Design team
Ketan Chaudhary, Payal Hundiwala, Soumya Shukla, Neha Kotian
Collaborators
HVAC Consultant: Coolair System- Daikin; Rain Water Harvesting: Mungekar and Associates
Interior design
Malik Architecture
Civil engineer
GES - Global Engineering Services
Structural engineer
GES - Global Engineering Services
Environmental & MEP
GES - Global Engineering Services
Landscape
Malik Architecture
Supervision
Malik Architecture
Visualization
Malik Architecture
Tools used
Local methods of dry stone construction. A minimal amount of steel such as tie-rods and shear pins reinforce the stone for seismic performance. Lime mortar is used only to seal the exterior joints
Construction
At our request, the quarry foreman reverted to the “ splitting” stone technique using traditional stonemasonry tools instead of the high-yield gangsaw extraction that is machine intensive and eliminates the natural stone grain. Splitting the stone mobilizes the human touch, limits the processing, and retains the natural Earth imprint of the stone
Material
Hard sandstone ( Jodhpur stone) is quarried 45 mins away from the site
Client
Mr. Veer Vijay Singh
Typology
Residential › Villa
Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes of Kerala, India, this farmhouse stands as a testament to the melodious blend of traditional design and contemporary functionality. Envisioned as a tranquil retreat, the farmhouse encapsulates the essence of Kerala's rich cultural heritage while integrating modern architectural principles to create a space that...
Project name
Monsoon in Farmhouse
Architecture firm
i2a Architects Studio
Location
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Photography
Vishnu V Nath
Principal architect
Monsoon in Farmhouse, Thrissur, India by i2a Architects Studio
Design team
Sanjukta Chakraborty, Arjun K J
Interior design
i2a Architects Studio, Nidcon Interiors
Civil engineer
Amzer Infra Projects LLP
Structural engineer
Base Engineering
Environmental & MEP
Royal Electrical Contractors
Supervision
Nidcon construction
Visualization
i2a architects studio
Construction
Amzer Infra Projects LLP
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Metal and Glass
Client
V.R Sajeev & family
Typology
Residential › House, Farmhouse
Set amidst the cornfields on the outskirts of Vijayawada, Ishaar was envisioned as a staycation villa that dissolves the boundaries between built form, landscape, and the senses. Designed by 23-year-old architect Adarsh Akula of Addy’s Studio, the project blends the boldness of brutalism with the softness of natural materials to create a retreat ro...
Project name
Ishaar, The Staycation
Architecture firm
Addy’s studio
Location
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Principal architect
Adarsh Akula
Interior design
Addy’s studio
Civil engineer
Addy’s studio
Structural engineer
Addy’s studio
Environmental & MEP
Addy’s studio
Supervision
Addy’s studio
Visualization
Addy’s studio
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, postproduction and Photography: AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray, PhotoShop
Construction
Addy’s studio
Material
River finished Kota stone, Tandoor stone, Black kadapa stone, Lime wash, teak wood.
Client
Ashiq Raj, Tapaswi Kancherla
Typology
Residential › House
Change, as they say, is the only constant. However, it is often seen through the lens of dismay because a shift demands you walk out of your comfort zone and try something new. But in the view of Studio Ardete’s principal architects, Prerna and Badrinath Kaleru, change equals growth.
Project name
Ardete Headquarters
Architecture firm
Studio Ardete
Location
Plot no 1705, JLPL industrial estate, sector 82 Mohali, Punjab, India
Photography
Purnesh Dev Nikhanj, Jeevan jyot
Principal architect
Badrinath, Prerna Kaleru
Design team
Sanchit Dhiman, Abhimanue Sharma, Anusha Sharma, Satish Singh, Rahul Ghosh
Interior design
Studio Ardete
Civil engineer
Sunil Kumar
Structural engineer
Continental Foundation
Environmental & MEP
Behera & Associates
Tools used
CAD, Lumion, SketchUp
Typology
Commercial › Office Building
Set in the rural calm of Edavannappara, Malappuram, AVHNI is a thoughtfully crafted private residence that harmonizes contemporary architecture with the warmth of tradition.
Architecture firm
DIZA Architects
Location
Edavannappara, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Photography
Archame Photography
Principal architect
Adil Husain, Safvan
Design team
Adil Husain & Safvan
Construction
In-house collaborators
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Metal and Glass
Typology
Residential › House
The Tirchakhet Community Library is envisioned as a sustainable prototype that blends architecture with nature, fostering resilience, ecological restoration, and community engagement. Located in Bhowali, Nainital, the project responds to the region’s cool, humid climate through passive strategies and context-sensitive design.
Project name
Tirchakhet Community Library
Architecture firm
inspatia
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3d Max
Principal architect
Munish Takulia
Design team
Munish Takulia, Shivam Takulia
Completion year
2026* (To be started later this year)
Typology
Community Library
In the quiet village of Rampet, on the outskirts of Warangal, a home stands as a heartfelt narrative of love, ambition, and architectural intent. More than just a structure, Humble Residence is a testament to the emotional and spatial significance of a well-crafted dwelling.
Project name
Humble Residence
Architecture firm
Configoo Spaces
Location
Warangal, Telangana, India
Photography
Inscribe Studio, Configoo Spaces
Interior design
Configoo Spaces
Civil engineer
Harish Chowdary
Structural engineer
Harish Chowdary
Environmental & MEP
Configoo Spaces
Landscape
Configoo Spaces
Supervision
Jakkula Saraiah
Visualization
Configoo Spaces
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Construction
Jakkula Saraiah
Material
Brick, Cement, Steel, Tiles, Stone
Budget
INR 46 Lakhs/ INR 4200 per Sq ft
Typology
Residential › House
A contemporary volume of frames which nestles an abode with tweets and chirps. Surrounded in a bustling urban luggage, this 7000 sq.ft. imprint of residence cultivates harmony & grandeur. Since the whole structure opens the flaps of frames to an evident temple, the neutral facade blends in to respect the Shikhara.
Project name
The Framescape
Architecture firm
Karaagre Designs
Location
Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Photography
Umang Shah Video Credits: Ridham Gajjar
Principal architect
Vineet Shah, Krupali Pitroda
Typology
Residential › House
