Inside a 1970s home in Ahmedabad beautifully restored by AD100 architect Kunal Shah

[ad_1] Fouzdar house, situated in Navrangpura, an older suburb of Ahmedabad, has seen better days. It stands in a neighbourhood that has over the years given way to high-rise buildings. Built in 1971 by the current owner’s grandfather with a local architect, it was meant as a safe haven for both of his sons. It’s … Read more

Bungalow in Ahmedabad: An architect couple built their dream home with Vastu principles

[ad_1] They pondered over the design for four years. Hitarth Majithiya and Netra Bafna, lead architects of Terra Firma Architects and Hitarth’s parents, both ISRO scientists, discussed every detail of what a dream home meant to each one of them. Clearly, many quality inputs have gone into the creation of this 3,000-square-foot bungalow in Ahmedabad. … Read more

A weekend home near Ahmedabad incorporates the site’s natural elements into furniture

[ad_1] Ishita Sitwala Driven by the homeowners’ dedication to an eco-friendly and vegan lifestyle, sustainability and local craftsmanship took precedence at every stage of construction. Reclaimed wood was favoured over new timber, and natural materials like cane and lime plaster were used extensively. Even the pigments in the lime plaster were sourced from natural stone … Read more