In this segment we pick up three different typologies – Residential, Corporate, and Hospitality – and showcase some brilliant work being done by Gujarati architects based out of Mumbai!
The ravishing villas in Surat, the stunning corporate office interior in Bhuj, and the luxury hotel in Junagadh, are representative of the growth that India, and particularly Gujarat is witnessing.

This project celebrates the unintended outcomes that arise when a building lives beyond its program. Arthshila, the brainchild of architects Sachin Bandukwala and Melissa Smith of BandukSmith Studio, integrates versatility through time. A multigenerational family home turned into a single-family residence, then an open-plan office has further transitioned into a library and design centre!

Smritivan Earthquake Memorial and Museum is built in memory of the victims of the terrible earthquake in Kutch, Gujarat. Designed by Vastushilpa Sangath LLP, chief architect Rajeev Kathpalia envisioned it as a structure that would resonate the resilience of the residents of the disaster-struck area. A narrative intertwining memory, nature, the enduring human spirit and the traditions of Kutch, using vernacular materials and methods thus unfolds in a built form.

Showcasing a restaurant in London done by a Mumbai-based firm Utkarsh Vastukaran, helmed by designer Tushar Joshi. In the UK, given the immense popularity of Indian restaurants, it seems like not just the Indian diaspora, but even the locals have a penchant for experimenting with our spicy culinary delights!

A deep dive into the life and times of one of India’s most prolific and inspiring architects, Brinda Somaya. One of the first woman-led architectural firms in India, Brinda founded SNK in 1978 - at a time when few women dared to tackle and conquer an intrinsically male-dominated profession! A closer look at three of her projects shows the architect’s range and expertise over varied typologies.