Nature has always been the greatest teacher, and Monish Siripurapu listens carefully. An ‘antrepreneur’ – a term that combines architect and entrepreneur – Monish has spent his career crafting magic where Art, Nature, and Technology converge. A graduate of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Delhi, and founder of Ant Studio and CoolAnt, he turns ancient wisdom into futuristic, living solutions. His journey is an inspiring dance between creativity, sustainability, and the quest to build not just structures, but a legacy of ecological mindfulness.

ORI – Folded Dreams, very obviously derived from ‘origami’, the Japanese art of paper folding – is the brand name of the collaborative enterprise between engineers-turned designers Dipen Gada and Manish Maheshwari. A blend of art and engineering, of aesthetic appeal and robust manufacturing processes sees the Baroda-based duo craft beautiful, nature-inspired artefacts and accessories, with a focus on lighting products.

Kolkata-based Salient Design Studio led by architects Vivek Singh Rathore and Anuradha Puri Rathore is a multidisciplinary practice with a vision to evolve a modern value system in the Indian design environment. The practice spans across architecture, landscape, interior design, and sustainable design solutions; with Anuradha as the principal Landscape Architect. Supported by a team of more than 70 - including artists and philosophers, Salient encourages inter-disciplinary interaction and exchange of ideas – making it a complete, holistic space for design. Vyom is a thoughtfully designed landscape development project located in the heart of Kolkata – redefining urban living through its harmonious integration of nature and modernity.

Vishal Chordia – the spiritually-inclined dynamic entrepreneur who believes in transformational ideas took the reins of the family’s small regional brand of spices and pickled foods and made it a premium global brand. A proud Indian, an active hands-on investor and mentor to many, Vishal needed a home that was modern yet rooted in Indian spiritualism. The design developed by Sunil Gambani and his team matched with Vishal’s vision. The result is ‘Arihant Krupa’…

A prime specimen of 18th-century Rajasthani architecture, the Kaladwas Lal Haveli was built by and has been lovingly maintained by the Chawra family of Varsoda. The haveli was restored by a team of heritage experts and skilled artisans who ensured that every detail, from structural reinforcements to intricate carvings, stayed true to the haveli’s original character. Parakram Singh Chawra, the present-day custodian of the haveli, has steered it to offer visitors an immersive experience of authentic Mewari culture and hospitality.