Founder & Chief Designer of Manish Kumat Design Cell, Indore, Ar. Manish Kumat has consistently helmed a wide range of architectural and interior design projects across the country. With a pronounced knack for handling spaces with a unique sensitivity, Kumat’s array of work is impressive, to say the least. The founder chairman of Indian Institute of Interior Designers (IIID) Indore Chapter, Kumat has also held important positions in IIID’s national events and conferences.

Christopher Charles Benninger is an architect whose work embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, deeply rooted in cultural and environmental contexts. With a career spanning over five decades, Benninger has left an incredible mark on the architectural landscape, particularly in India, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping the urban environment.

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.

The quintessential Indian ideology of ‘atithi devo bhava’- which means ‘treat a guest like God’ is embodied in the soul of almost every Gujarati home. In this Gujarat-special issue, then, the top spot of Insite Story was automatically grabbed by some gorgeous Gujarati homes in Gujarat, designed by Gujarati-led design firms! Whilst we were spoilt for choice with the astounding array we scanned, we hand-picked these five for the cover story.

Architects In the ever-evolving world of architecture, where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront, Chitra Vishwanath’s firm Biome Environmental Solutions stands out as a visionary Indian architectural office. Based out of Bengaluru, Biome’s profound commitment to ecological principles and a passion for integrating architecture harmoniously with nature, has made it a driving force in the field. Since 1991, Chitra Vishwanath has been at the helm of her own architectural firm, collaborating with fellow architects on numerous transformative projects. As the Principal Architect and Managing Director of BIOME Environment Solutions, she has handled over 500 projects, ranging from diverse building designs all incorporating innovative water and sanitation designs, while keeping a keen focus on the ecological well-being of the respective sites. Central to the firm’s architectural philosophy is the thoughtful incorporation of earth as a fundamental building material.