A Legacy Restored
Restoring a historic haveli is never simply a matter of repairing walls. It is an exercise in understanding memory, craftsmanship, and time.
A Pause in the Walled City
In the dense fabric of Old Delhi, open space is precious. A small public landscape can therefore have an impact far beyond its physical size.
House Becomes a Landscape
The starting point for the House of Stepped Gardens was a simple question: can a house be designed as an extension of the garden rather than as an object?
Time, Held in Detail
Historic buildings often carry stories that are invisible beneath layers of alteration, neglect and time. Restoring a haveli means trying to uncover those stories.
Architecture as Art:
I have always believed that architecture should do more than solve a functional problem. A successful building should create an emotional response.
Architecture in Motion
Screens have always been an important part of Indian architecture. They filter light, create privacy and produce changing relationships between inside and outside.
6x18
A narrow site can appear to be a limitation, but constraints often produce some of the most interesting architectural ideas.
The Courtyard:
The courtyard was once one of the defining elements of the Indian house. It brought light, air, vegetation and family life into the centre of the home.
What Clients Rarely See
When people admire a completed home, they often notice the façade, the materials, or the beautifully lit spaces. What they rarely see is everything that happened before the first brick was laid.
Future of Exposed Concrete
Exposed concrete is one of the most expressive materials in contemporary architecture. When detailed with precision, it carries a quiet confidence.
Heritage Conservation in India
Across India, we often celebrate the construction of new buildings while overlooking the immense value of the places that already define our cities.
What I Have Learned
When I designed my first home, I believed architecture was about creating beautiful buildings. More than 200 homes later, I've realized it's really about designing better lives.
Timeless Rather Than Trendy?
Every few years, the architectural world embraces a new trend. Yet the homes that continue to inspire us decades later are rarely those that chased fashion.