Author: Asmita Mukherjee
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…
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 India’s tourism ecosystem. Anoop Bali, Managing Director & CEO, TFCIL, announced that the company is targeting ₹2,000 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…
Hyderabad’s skyline and interiors are changing quickly, Architect Satyajit Tuljapurkar has been part of that transformation for over twenty years. As Principal Architect at Dezign-2 Architects & Interior Design, he has worked on a variety of projects, including large villas, nature-inspired farmhouses, high-end jewelry showrooms, and retail spaces for top brands. In a conversation with Asmita Mukherjee, Satyajit shares his journey from his early years in Hyderabad and Sangli. He discusses the changing design preferences in Hyderabad and how sustainability and smart technology are changing how people build and live. Could you please share a brief overview of your professional…
From building Asia’s largest organised spa chain to shaping India’s next big hospitality wave, Ritesh Mastipuram is investing in wellness as the future of luxury. The Hyderabad-based entrepreneur, known for founding O2 Spa (now Ode Spa), has shifted his attention to wellness-focused hospitality real estate with the Ridhira Group. His latest project includes branded wellness villas integrated with a world-class resort, aiming to redefine luxury living. Targeting the sub-100-room resort market, Mastipuram’s approach combines sustainability, personalised care, and local authenticity with global execution. For him, luxury isn’t about marble and chandeliers; it’s about how guests feel when they leave: healthier,…
Brigade Group has signed Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) for two new residential projects in Moti Nagar—Brigade Citadel 2 and Citadel 3. These follow the success of Brigade Citadel and mark the Group’s continued expansion in Hyderabad, a key growth market in South India. Together, the projects span approximately 1 million sq. ft. of development area with a revenue potential exceeding INR 970 crore. Spread across 10 acres, they will feature 405 premium 3 & 4 BHK residences set in low-rise, thoughtfully planned enclaves. The homes are designed to meet the evolving preferences of today’s urban homebuyers, blending spacious layouts with…
The prestigious A’ Design Award & Competition has officially opened entries for the A’ International Office Furniture Design Awards 2025, inviting designers, manufacturers, studios, and innovators from around the world to showcase their best office furniture creations. Open to submissions from professionals and organizations involved in office furniture design—including industrial studios, interior designers, architects, textile specialists, R&D teams, and artisan workshops—the competition welcomes works created in the past ten years. From desks and chairs to modular workstations and reception counters, a wide variety of office furniture categories are eligible. The competition unfolds in two phases. The first phase, open for…
Action TESA, the largest manufacturers of Engineered Panel Products like MDF/HDHMR/Boilo & Particle Boards in India and a leader in this category, is redefining how carpenters, interior decorators, and architects engage with materials and practices through innovative initiatives that prioritize education and empowerment. With a vision to make advanced trade practices accessible and actionable, the company is bridging knowledge gaps and encouraging informed choices in the industry. One of the standout initiatives is the “Studio on Wheels,” a mobile learning experience that brings Action TESA’s wide range of products directly to professionals and students. This bus travels to colleges, furniture…
