Architecture + Design India

#VisionsandVoices What gives design its lasting value? ⁠ ⁠ Pavitra Rajaram, Creative Director of Nilaya Anthology (@nilaya.anthology), in conversation with our Editorial Director, Sonal S Das, reflects on curating India's design soul and why the future of the discipline comes down to one word: ahmiyat. ⁠ ⁠ From shaping Nilaya Anthology into a platform for global and Indian design voices to championing work that resonates beyond aesthetics, Pavitra’s perspective is a reminder that design matters most when it means something. (Pavitra Rajaram Design) ⁠ ⁠ Read Now- https://shorturl.at/d9ohJ ⁠ #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #PavitraRajaram #NilayaAnthology #DesignConversations

#Top50 Abhay Pise and Associates (@abhay_pise_associates) is a design practice rooted in the belief that architecture must mediate between evolving contemporary lifestyles and enduring traditional values. The studio approaches each project as a layered composition, balancing climatic responsiveness, material honesty and cultural continuity. With a focus on natural materials and context-driven design, the practice crafts spaces that are both grounded and experiential, where built form and environment exist in dialogue. (@abhaypise) Read Now- https://shorturl.at/58Dle #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #abhaypise #aplusdtop50

#Top50 Drishti Architects and Interior Designers (@drishtiarchitects), established in 2006, is a multidisciplinary practice known for its structured and client-focused approach to design. Led by Sunil Gambani, the studio works across residential projects with an emphasis on clarity in planning, material expression, and functional efficiency. Its work balances architectural precision with a broader vision of creating spaces that enhance everyday living while responding to evolving user needs.⁠ ⁠ Read Now- https://shorturl.at/dLwO7 #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #drishtiarchitects #sunilgambani #aplusdtop50

#Top50 AK Enterprises Pvt Ltd. is a multidisciplinary practice that brings together creative intuition and technical precision to shape interiors that feel refined, comfortable, and enduring. Led by Amit Maitra and Kallol Baroi, the firm is known for its balanced approach to design, where aesthetic expression is always aligned with usability and execution. Its work across corporate and luxury interiors is defined by a warm, layered sensibility rather than overt visual drama. The studio often works with natural veneers, stone, fluted glass, metal, and textured finishes, choosing materials that age gracefully and contribute to a space’s atmosphere over time. (Amit Kumar Kallol Baroi)⁠ Read Now- https://shorturl.at/8c80G #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #akenterprises #aplusdtop50

#Top50 Eclectic Design India (@eclecticdesignindia) was founded in Jaipur with a clear ambition: to make spaces that endure. Across almost a decade of practice, the firm has built a body of work that circles around various typologies like residential, hospitality, and retail as different scales of the same fundamental pursuit. The firm’s approach begins with listening. Client aspirations are treated as a narrative to be understood, and it is from this understanding that each project takes its particular form. (Deep Vaid) Read Now- https://shorturl.at/m7YV9 #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #eclecticdesign #aplusdtop50

#Top50 IPIPL (Icon Projects Inspace Pvt. Ltd.) is anchored in a humancentric approach where design extends beyond aesthetics to meaningfully enhance everyday living. Founded in Mumbai over two decades ago, IPIPL was built on a simple but powerful premise: design must go beyond visual appeal to meaningfully serve the people who inhabit a space. This human-centric foundation continues to guide the studio’s work across residential and commercial environments. (Amit Porwal) Read Now- https://shorturl.at/fs1p1 #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #ipipl #aplusdtop50

#Top50 SGL Architecture (@sgl.india) is guided by a thoughtful and human-centred design philosophy that treats architecture as a means of supporting wellbeing. Led by Ar. Sukhmanmeet Kaur Malhi, the practice approaches light, air, orientation, threshold, and proportion not as abstract design ideas but as physiological tools that shape how a space is experienced. This perspective informs the studio’s work across healing, learning, and working environments, where calmness and clarity are central. The firm prefers restrained material palettes and spatial compositions that feel balanced, quiet, and intuitive. (@sukhmanmeetk) Read Now- https://shorturl.at/ss0p8 #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #sukhmanmeet #sglarchitecture #aplusdtop50

#Top50 Asummi R Design was founded after years of working independently and understanding the deeper emotional connection people have with their homes. The inspiration came from a simple realisation: homes are not just built, they are felt. Asummi wanted to create a practice that goes beyond aesthetics and focuses on designing spaces that bring joy, comfort, and meaning to everyday life. “Design, for us, is a balance of beauty, functionality, and feeling. Our aesthetic is warm, timeless, and deeply personal. We adapt to the client, but there’s always a sense of balance, elegance, and comfort in our spaces,” she says. Read Now- https://shorturl.at/gMGM3 #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #asummirdesign #aplusdtop50

#Top50 Harkaran Boparai Studio - HBS is a design practice that approaches architecture as an emotional and sensory experience, where every project is shaped through a balance of storytelling, craftsmanship, and contextual sensitivity. Established in 2018, the studio creates spaces that feel timeless yet contemporary, often weaving together heritage references with a refined luxury language. Read Now- https://shorturl.at/9UilA #aplusd #architectureplusdesign #harkaranboparai #aplusdtop50

How does heritage come alive in modern day design? For Episode 1 of Season 2 of Architecture + Design India and Lifestyle Asia India's #InsideView Presented by Schueco India, we headed to the cultural capital of South India, Chennai to dive into the city’s cultural climate, heritage, maximalism and design with Architects Arun Prasad, Arvind Rangan (Arvind Varuna Associates - India) and Fashion Designer Vivek Karunakaran. Stay tuned for the full conversation! #Chennai #Design #InsideView #HeritageReimagined #Architecture