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This climate-smart Hyderabad residence is designed to make air-conditioning optional
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AD Homes 2026: The new posh language of Indian residential design
From Thrissur and Alibag to Surat and Bengaluru, a fresh generation of homes is blending climate intelligence, handcrafted surfaces, and global sophistication with unmistakable local character.
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Projects • Thrissur
A forest bungalow in Thrissur grows around a mango tree
A 6,250 sq ft house where nature, memory, and daily rituals shape planning decisions.
Weekend Homes • Pawna
This Pawna weekend retreat pairs rustic stone with Texan warmth
A hilltop family home balancing chalet comfort and expansive valley views.
Architecture • Jaipur
A Jaipur residence reinterprets haveli planning for modern life
Layered thresholds, screened galleries, and artisanal limewash create soft grandeur.
Interiors • Mumbai
In Khar West, fluid interiors make a compact footprint feel generous
Curved partitions and tonal surfaces soften edges in this elegant urban home.
Homes • Chennai
A coastal Chennai villa uses deep verandahs to frame sea breezes
Passive cooling, polished stone, and shaded terraces build timeless tropical luxury.
Rural Living • Rajapalayam
This Rajapalayam farmhouse celebrates three generations of making
A layered retreat where contemporary comfort sits gently inside agrarian memory.
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This climate-smart Hyderabad residence is designed to make air-conditioning optional
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Inside a courtyard home in Kochi rooted in craft, memory, and monsoon light
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A 40,000-square-foot estate in Alibag unfolds around nine courtyards
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This climate-smart Hyderabad residence is designed to make air-conditioning optional
A layered envelope of shaded courts, thermal mass walls, and porous living spaces creates a naturally cooled home that stays elegant and efficient all year.
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Inside a courtyard home in Kochi rooted in craft, memory, and monsoon light
Brick jaalis, reclaimed timber, and handmade tiles frame a refined domestic language where vernacular intelligence meets contemporary detailing.
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10 interiors balancing texture, light, and quiet luxury
From moody walnut libraries to chalk-lime kitchens, these rooms show how layered materials can feel indulgent yet calm.
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A 40,000-square-foot estate in Alibag unfolds around nine courtyards
This expansive residence uses a sequence of courts, stone passages, and landscaped voids to create rhythm, privacy, and dramatic procession.
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A luminous Kottayam home choreographs sun and shade with vernacular precision
Sloping roofs, deep overhangs, and breezy corridors draw from local wisdom while crafting a sharply contemporary silhouette.
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This Bengaluru apartment channels a bold Mexican palette with sculpted brutalism
Terracotta, cobalt, and tactile plaster surfaces bring playfulness to a space where arches and heavy forms anchor the plan.
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