Alankar
Mandar Gandevikar

Alankar

Neev Designs as Architects

The house is designed in an traditionally ornamented manner. Our work has always been driven by a commitment to ecological and economic sustainability while creating spaces that inspire and enhance the lives of those who inhabit them. 

Every aspect of the construction process reflects our commitment to sustainability and local craftsmanship. The attempt to build an environmentally conscious and sustainable home; reclaimed wood is used over new wood wherever feasible.

photo_credit Mandar Gandevikar
Mandar Gandevikar
photo_credit Mandar Gandevikar
Mandar Gandevikar

In a conscious effort to reduce chemical usage, we have used lime plaster for all walls in the house. Lime plastering is a traditional artisanal method which makes the walls breathable and regulate temperature while sequestering carbon. The wood polish is also a vernacular tel-paani and not melamine. Cane furniture is weaved on site. Block printed fabric is used in doors and shutters in furniture. The flooring is natural Indian stones sourced from Kota, Jaisalmer and on-site terrazo.

photo_credit Mandar Gandevikar
Mandar Gandevikar
photo_credit Mandar Gandevikar
Mandar Gandevikar

Team:
Architect: Neev Designs
Other participants: Studio Maati, Mansi Joshi
Photography: Mandar Gandevikar

photo_credit Mandar Gandevikar
Mandar Gandevikar
photo_credit Mandar Gandevikar
Mandar Gandevikar

Material Used:
1. Flooring: Natural stones
2. Doors: Rajubhai Suthar
3. Interior lighting: Plus lighting
4. Interior furniture: Tectona Grandis

photo_credit Mandar Gandevikar
Mandar Gandevikar
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