LIFESTYLE INSIGHT

Work @ Home

Ar. Shital Kapade’s home + office for EDC – the architectural & design practice she co-founded with her husband Ar. Paresh Kapade, in Indore

Established in 1999, Environmental Design Consultants (EDC) is an architecture and interior design consultancy in Indore; founded and managed by architects Shital and Paresh Kapade. The EDC mission is to deliver exceptional design ideas and solutions to clients through a creative blend of human need, environmental stewardship, value creation, art, and science. The blend of extraordinary design and technical expertise has seen EDC deliver several streamlined, timely, and budgeted projects over the years. A well-studied and customized response to the needs and aspirations of the client leads to innovative and impactful architecture and design. EDC encourages research; so multidisciplinary professional teams are seen re-imagining solutions to meet the challenges of the built environment.

TALENT INSIGHT

Elevated Experiences

Workspaces that blend heritage with contemporary needs by Aahana Miller, from ABM Architects, Mumbai.

Aahana Miller, principal architect at ABM Architects in Mumbai has established herself as a pioneer in corporate interior design. Their approach seamlessly integrates functionality with aesthetic refinement, while respecting both client heritage and contemporary needs. The firm's expertise in creating sophisticated workplace environments is particularly evident in their recent project for The Indian Hotels Company Limited, where they successfully balanced brand legacy with modern workplace requirements.

DESIGN INSIGHT

Sitting Just Right

A chair designed by MSU Baroda’s staff members from different faculties gets a patent!

Dr. Sarjoo Patel, Dr. Chaitali Trivedi Joshi, Ms. Shruti Chaudhari, Dr. Parag Shukla, from the M.S. University of Baroda and Mr. Kush Patel, from SVIT received the patent for a multipurpose chair, its design and affordability. The multidisciplinary interaction among all team members helped design a chair that is multifunctional, comfortable, affordable, and durable. The patent was issued on February 6, 2025.

INSITE STORY

Structural Symphony

Delving into some mellifluous homes designed by Ar. Hiren Patel of HPA, Ahmedabad

Since its founding in 1989, Ar. Hiren Patel’s practice (HPA) has grown to be at the forefront of contemporary Indian design and architecture. With innovation and attention to detail embedded in its ethos, HPA works mainly in the realms of architecture, interiors and landscaping. Some of the studio’s best work, and also the chunk of its portfolio, is in the segment of private residences. Homes that reflect the client’s lifestyle; homes that fit the family’s core needs and indulgent aspirations; homes that bring joy and peace to the occupants, visitors, and all those fortunate to catch a glimpse… Here’s celebrating homes by HPA!

INSITE SPOTLIGHT

Metal, Might & Metamorphosis

Vastu Srajan’s story of architectural revival and retrofit in Lucknow

When a Lucknow-based businessman approached Pragesh Khanna, Chief Architect of Vastu Srajan, with a deteriorating building and a plan to introduce his son to the hospitality industry, the transformation that followed was remarkable. The Dayal Gateway reflects Khanna’s approach—bold design, practical solutions, and a blend of heritage with modernity. Today, it stands as a landmark in Lucknow’s architectural revival.