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Standing in the courtyard of a South Delhi home last week, I watched something fascinating. Despite the property having a swimming pool, tennis court, and elaborate gardens, every visitor was drawn to the simple stone fountain we’d installed six months earlier. That’s the power of well-designed water fountains. They don’t just add beauty; they create … Read more
I was reviewing blueprints for a Gurgaon penthouse last month when the architect made a comment that stuck with me. “The client doesn’t want just another swimming pool,” he said. “They want something that makes their property unforgettable.” That conversation perfectly captures what we’re seeing across Delhi NCR’s luxury real estate market. Discerning homeowners aren’t … Read more
Last month, I received a call from a homeowner in Greater Kailash whose beautiful swimming pool had turned into an expensive headache. “We spent ₹30 lakhs on this pool three years ago,” he said, “but it’s been more trouble than enjoyment.” The problem wasn’t the pool construction; it was maintenance that didn’t account for Delhi’s … Read more
When Vision Meets Reality “I want something that no one else has.” That’s how most talks get going. Sitting in a sitting room in Vasant Kunj, looking out at a sparse patch of lawn and listening to dreams of calm places and flowing water. The drawing on my notepad appears easy. The trip to make … Read more
Understanding the Natural Pool Revolution Standing at the edge of a natural swimming pool in Chattarpur last month, I watched a family of kingfishers dive for fish in the regeneration zone. Yes, actual birds, at a swimming pool. The property owner smiled and said, “This never happened with our old chlorinated pool.” That’s the magic … Read more
In today’s competitive market, running a venue business involves always looking for ways to stand out and make more money at the same time. If you’ve been wondering if adding water elements to your event space, resort, or banquet hall makes sense from a business point of view, what I’m going to tell you might … Read more
The brief was unusual but increasingly common: “Create a space where Delhi disappears.” This wasn’t about luxury in the traditional sense. The Lutyens’ Delhi residence already had plenty ofthat – imported marble, museum-quality art, furnishings that belonged in design magazines. What itlacked was something far more valuable: a place to reset an overloaded nervous system. … Read more
Dear fellow creators of spaces, Remember that project in Defence Colony where you called me in after everything else was finalized? The one where water became an afterthought squeezed into whatever space remained? We both know how that turned out. Now think about that South Delhi residence where we collaborated from day one – where … Read more
Had an interesting moment at a dinner party in one of Golf Course Road’s premium towers last weekend. The host was giving guests the grand tour when someone asked about the subtle water wall on their terrace. “It’s the one thing I’d never give up in this home,” the host said quietly. “Some nights I … Read more
I was climbing around the edge of a half-finished pool in Westend Greens last Tuesday when the owner stopped by with chai. “You know what sold me on this house?” he asked. “Not the marble floors or the fancy kitchen. It was the sound of water I imagined adding to this space.” Funny how the … Read more
