Author: Asmita Mukherjee
As hospitality and real estate projects increasingly compete on experience rather than built form alone, landscape architecture has emerged as a strategic investment that shapes guest engagement, sustainability and long-term asset value. From luxury resorts and branded residences to mixed-use developments, developers are integrating outdoor environments into master planning to create differentiated destinations. In a conversation with Asmita Mukherjee, Suraj Nayak, Founder and Managing Director of Ecoscapes Landscaping, discusses the evolution of landscape design from an aesthetic add-on to a core business asset. What is your current expansion strategy, and which markets or project types are you prioritising next? At…
The way we work has changed a lot in the past few years, and so has the way we think about comfort at work. Whether itโs spending long hours at a desk or switching between homeย and office, people are paying more attention to how their bodies feel through the day. Ergonomics, once an afterthought, is now becoming a big part of everyday work conversations. Thatโs where companies like Humanscale come in. Known globally for its ergonomic workplace solutions, the brand has always focused on making design simple, intuitive, and built around people. With the recent launch of its ergonomic experience…
Pioneer Series by SPAN FLOORS marks a significant advancement in high-performance outdoor composite decking in India. Designed to address the growing preference among luxury homeowners, designers, and hospitality projects for refined and long-lasting outdoor spaces, the collection brings together advanced engineering, sustainability, and rare-wood aesthetics in a single innovative solution. Backed by SPAN FLOORSโ expertise as a leading provider of premium wood flooring, cladding, and decking solutions in India, the Pioneer Series reinforces the brandโs commitment to design excellence and durable outdoor living. Crafted using reinforced bamboo foamed-PVC composite, the Pioneer Series offers a remarkable balance of durability, stability, and…
The office landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. As technology accelerates and hybrid models become the norm, the physical workspace must evolve from a static container into a dynamic, performance-driven asset. To understand the nuances of this shift, Asmita Mukherjee spoke with Anantha V R, Founder, Hidecor, a pioneering workplace design and building firm that is integrating AI, modularity, and finance to reshape corporate real estate. AI is rapidly reshaping design workflows. How is Hidecor leveraging AI to accelerate decision-making and enhance workplace design outcomes, and what measurable impact has it had on your projects so far? With AI, we…
With a distinguished presence across Indian real estate and luxury hospitality verticals and strong roots in tier II growth centers such as Jaipur, along with a recent strategic diversification into the high-stakes Mumbai redevelopment market, Manglam Group is at a pivotal juncture. In an exclusive interview with Asmita Mukherjee, Amrita Gupta, Chief Interior Designer & Director, Manglam Group offers her expert perspective on the booming demand for premium and mixed-use developments, the strategic rationale behind Manglam Groupโs expansion, and how the group is fundamentally integrating wellness, green design, and responsible luxury across its residential and hospitality portfolios, including major collaborations…
With professional experience spanning India, South East Asia, the Middle East and international design environments, Hyderabad-based architect Ar. Nishanth P brings a global perspective to his locally rooted practice. Having worked on large-scale developments and complex architectural projects overseas, he returned to India with a deeper understanding of climate-responsive design, advanced construction technologies and the economics of real estate. At Morphemy Architects, the studio Nishanth founded in Hyderabad, he applies these global learnings to create architecture that is sustainable, contemporary and deeply contextual. In an exclusive interview with Asmita Mukherjee, he shares his design philosophy, key projects, and the evolution…
ย The Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCIL) has outlined a new strategic direction to strengthen its role in tourism-led infrastructure development, with a focus on hospitality, real estate, and MSME solar financing that promotes sustainable design and green construction across Indiaโs tourism ecosystem. Anoop Bali, Managing Director & CEO, TFCIL, announced that the company is targeting โน2,000 crore in disbursements for FY26, underscoring the strong momentum in hotel and real estate project financing. While hospitality continues to account for about 65% of its portfolio, TFCIL plans to rebalance exposure to around 50% by FY27, expanding into urban real estate,…
Fenestration involves designing windows, doors, and skylights. It has changed from being just a functional need to a key part of architecture that affects aesthetics, sustainability, and comfort. Window Magic leads this change in India. The company, a pioneer in uPVC and aluminium window and door systems, was founded in 2002. It aimed to transform the fenestration industry by using German technology that blends performance with eco-friendliness and looks good. Manish Bansal, Director and CEO of Window Magic, has brought strategic vision and a focus on quality that has helped the company become one of India’s respected fenestration brands. In…
