PERSPECTIVES & ESSAYS

Architectural Journal

Critical reflections from our studio drafting boards—exploring regional stone materiality, passive solar morphology, and the craft of enduring spaces.

Contextual Vernacular: Building with Local Stone on Tiger Hill

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Design Philosophy•October 14, 2025•5 min read

Contextual Vernacular: Building with Local Stone on Tiger Hill

Why preserving native geological formations and working with local stone masons yields structures that age with dignity rather than obsolescence.

Shivani Kotecha

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Preserving 100-Year-Old Trees in Residential Site Planning

Landscape & Ecology

July 28, 2025 • 4 min read

Preserving 100-Year-Old Trees in Residential Site Planning

Inside the design journey of Camelot by the Lake: How existing trees and jagged rock beds dictated our cantilevered farmhouse geometry.

Rajendra Menaria

The Architecture of Arrival: Facade Rhythms in Modern Hospitality

Commercial & Hospitality

April 18, 2025 • 6 min read

The Architecture of Arrival: Facade Rhythms in Modern Hospitality

How the deep geometric relief portals of 7 Rays create a dance of light and shadow while lowering HVAC cooling loads.

Ar. Yashasvi Bapna

Material Tactility: Why We Craft with Walnut, Brass and Travertine

Interiors & Craft

January 12, 2025 • 4 min read

Material Tactility: Why We Craft with Walnut, Brass and Travertine

A deep dive into interior craftsmanship: how authentic joinery and understated metallic accents create calming residential environments.

Nidhi Soni