Opening one of the most intimate spaces in a home to experience the outside world Bathrooms are typically designed as private, enclosed — often small — rooms with controlled light and ventilation. However, their inherent privacy also gives them the potential to become spaces of pause and retreat. At Taliesyn, opening these spaces to nature […]
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The “Katte” Culture
Reimagining the traditional Indian raised platform for modern social interactions. Design, at its core, has always been about creating spaces for bringing people together. Long beforeformal living rooms and curated seating layouts, Indian homes and streets held space for conversation inthe most effortless way through the katte, a simple raised platform that invited pause and […]
The New Vernacular: Engineering Heritage for the Modern Indian
In an era of globalized glass-and-steel boxes, the true future of sustainable architecture may lie in our past. Reinterpreting India’s vernacular palette: terracotta, stone, and timber, is no longer just a nod to nostalgia; it is a technical necessity forclimate-responsive design. Traditional Indian architecture relies on locally sourced materials like mud, stone, wood, terracotta, and […]
Designing Flexible Workspaces for the Hybrid Era
The hybrid work model is no longer just a trend but a norm. As the mode of work evolves, the need to design adaptable workspaces arises. Designing flexible workspaces for the hybrid era requires striking a balance between functionality and employee experience. It demands environments that are adaptable,technology-driven, and human-centric, catering to diverse workstyles while […]
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.
The Pursuit of Sustainability
To the ear of contemporary personnel hustling with modern life at an ever-increasing rate, the propositions of taking contemplative pauses that yield intimacy and delight often seem unattainable. ..
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 ..