Traditional design

Merging Nature with the Living Habitat   The Madikeri Resort in Coorg, Karnataka is a hospitality project that was designed for Club Mahindra Holidays and Resorts. The design takes cues from the indigenous Kodava culture and upholds biophilia as a central element to create a site-sensitive habitat that is in harmony with nature.   With an area of 2,15,000-sq.ft., the resort comprises a reception, fitness centre, spa, three restaurants and 220 rooms arranged in an arc on a single level to maximise ease of movement. The building blocks have been planned along the edge of the Cardamom Valley, strategically positioned to save every single tree on the site. They are placed below the ridge instead of on it, so that the hill looks un... More

It’s always a challenge to create harmony between an existing and new building – the materials, visuals and lines have to match in order to provide a wholesome image. That is exactly how the CAS design team crafted the exterior of this guest house. With the help of some tall windows and full-glass balconies along with a contemporary Dutch roof, this home exterior emulates a beautiful vibe that is highly unique and elegant. It also features some great vistas of the all-natural surroundings, which are further complemented by the use of all-natural materials that gives the building a warm, welcoming look. The overall look is enhanced by great lighting that provides excellent night views of the home itself, giving it a potentially landmark aest... More

Located on the popular Al-Estiqlal Street in Basra, Iraq, this 3 star hotel features the best of exterior and interior designs. The CAS team participated in an amalgamated architectural and interior collaboration to deliver the layout and exterior design of this hotel. From the parking in the basement to the public spaces on the ground floor and the private guest rooms on the first four floors, each and every element has been designed to emulate a welcoming and comfortable ambience. The exterior boasts a traditional elevation that fits right within the context of the existing street. This hotel encapsulates a truly wholesome design that never fails to attract guests. More

The Kerala House is a luxury private residence located in India, Kerala. The client had some very stringent demands that allowed the CAS design team very limited amount of freedom with the overall design. The client’s brief dictated most of the color and material palate – which was basically a mix of luxurious neo-classical style articulated in gold and wooden features. Since only the dining room, living area and the courtyard were to be refurbished, the team went to work and came up with an elegant, rich and sophisticated design that captured the client’s personal aesthetic with a uniquely contemporary flair that is a signature of all CAS designs. The interior design of these spaces turned out to be truly inspiring – featuring dim, gold... More