The beauty of on-site casting, from the terrazzo floors of the Taliesyn Studio to the concrete basins of Cabin House. Design typically begins on paper, but its true story unfolds on-site, where materials are mixed, surfacesare cast, ideas are executed, and details take shape. The in-situ construction allows buildings to grow fromtheir surroundings. When elements […]
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The Power of Detail: How Small Design Choices Transform Architecture
The architecture of any space is shaped by broader conceptual forms and ideas, but it is the small, deliberate choices in architectural details that give character and depth to these spaces. These details become silent architects, transforming materials, light, and proportions into lived experiences. At Taliesyn, details are more than decorative afterthoughts; they are the […]
Designing Communal Spaces for Vertical Housing
Vertical housing solutions are redefining urban living. With apartments stacked vertically, cities are housing more people in smaller footprints. While private apartments provide personal space, it is the communal spaces that define the quality of life in these buildings. These shared areas give residents opportunities to connect, relax, and engage with their community, creating a […]
Cost-Effective Design Using Local Building Materials
Design doesn’t always have to reach far to go deep. Sometimes, the most intelligent and soulful solutions are found right beneath our feet. Local materials such as laterite, mud, lime, timber, and stone offer more than just rustic charm. They age well, perform beautifully, and often come with skilled hands that know exactly how to […]
Integrating Mocha Mousse in Architecture
Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2025 is here! PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse’s rich brown tone reflectsa societal shift towards stability, balance, and warmth. Emphasising the need for a grounded tone thatevokes feelings of calm and comfort, Mocha Mousse caneasily be incorporated into architecture. Hereare a few ways the colour can enhance the look and feel […]
Architecture of Small Homes
Brief- Inferences from the Cabin House. Through smart design and creative use of space, we can transform the way we live and interact with our growing cities; tackling urban overcrowding issues globally whilst improving the quality of life. Ever since the pandemic shook up our world, we’re trying to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of […]
Enduring Memories in A Space
Brief- The timeless appeal of enduring memories is interwoven into the very fabric of a space. Every architectural element exudes regal elegance, while intricate details captivate the senses, telling stories of the past. While the walls are adorned with artistic motifs, embodying the essence of history and heritage, the furniture is meticulously crafted and positioned […]
Five Ways to Create Wellness in Our Dwellings
The pandemic served as a turning point in the architecture industry’s understanding of health andwellbeing. Ideas and experimentation in the following two years have allowed architects to betterimplement …
Well Ventilated Homes: Need of the Hour
The covid-19 pandemic has reoriented our way of living during the last two years of at-home life.
Blurring Design Style Boundaries
As Architects, we find ourselves revelling in the myriad forms of inspiration that the country’s heritage imbues our built landscape with. India has embraced neoteric ..