Founded in 1996 by Ravi and Pallavi Anchuri, Anchuri Design World (ADW) has built a reputation for its innovative approach to architecture and interior design. With a strong foundation in both engineering and architecture, the firm delivers projects that are functional, aesthetic, and deeply rooted in craftsmanship. Over the years, ADW has worked across various sectors, from residential and commercial spaces to institutional and healthcare projects, always focusing on creating holistic design solutions. Ar. Pallavi Anchuri’s ability to experiment with styles, materials, and spatial experiences is evident in the Natural Stone Experience Centre – Inch by Inch – featured here.

Ina Puri’s journey in the field of art writing, curation and collection is a resplendent kaleidoscope filled with unique experiences. As a biographer and curator, she has a cache of priceless memories with some of the country’s biggest names in art, theatre, movies, and music. Ina’s four-decade-long engagement with the arts embraces everything from tribal art and folk theatre to contemporary performing arts, visual arts and literature. Her last book is Raghu Rai’s Kolkata, the distinguished photographer’s fascinating narrative of the city & its people. Her last curated exhibition was ‘Dialogue with the Camera’ at NPF, Ahmedabad where she displayed the work of ace photographer Nemai Ghosh. In this chat with INSITE, we get some insights into her life and work.

After studying architecture at the Centre for Environment and Planning (CEPT), Ahmedabad (1984-90), and getting a Masters in Appropriate Technology from Flensburg University, Germany (1992-94), Ar. Mona Doctor Pingel set up Studio Naqshbandi in Auroville in 1995. Rooted in the essence and philosophy of Auroville, Studio Naqshbandi strives to achieve immersive sensorial experiences in each project. The studio believes in doing research to find the right solution – considering factors such as climate, culture, requirements and budget; while also understanding and incorporating locally available materials and craftsmanship, and aspirations of the endusers. Here, we feature two projects – an institutional building in Surat, and a garden around the Matrimandir in Auroville.

Kolkata-based Salient Design Studio led by architects Vivek Singh Rathore and Anuradha Puri Rathore is a multidisciplinary practice with a vision to evolve a modern value system in the Indian design environment. The practice spans across architecture, landscape, interior design, and sustainable design solutions; with Anuradha as the principal Landscape Architect. Supported by a team of more than 70 - including artists and philosophers, Salient encourages inter-disciplinary interaction and exchange of ideas – making it a complete, holistic space for design. Vyom is a thoughtfully designed landscape development project located in the heart of Kolkata – redefining urban living through its harmonious integration of nature and modernity.

Studio Design Atelier was set up by Ar. Neha Mody – a graduate of the M. S. University of Baroda. In 1999, Neha with her husband Prashant, a structural engineer, founded the practice, and has since handled projects diverse in scale and typology – ranging from small family homes to large institutions, industrial developments, retail and workspaces. Till now, the studio has successfully executed over 20 million sq ft of built space! In this issue celebrating women, we feature Studio Design Atelier’s latest institutional project in Ahmedabad.