When MRP Associates from Mumbai approached architects Shilpa Gore-Shah and Pinkish Shah of S+PS Architects for a housing project, little did they know that it would win awards. The project has gone on to win the Project of the Year Award by the Indian Institute of Architects. ... We made many drawings explaining the possibilities, and the developers in turn pushed themselves further,” says Pinkish. The green premises of Shantivan Garden Apartments and Villas in Nangargaon has 79 residential units, and amenities such as a shopping complex and offices, a club house with swimming pool, and children’s play areas.

Housing complex in Lonavala
Housing complex in Lonavala - Digging into their years of expertise in interior planning, the architects worked out critical dimensions and components to bring efficiency and comfort into homes, from a 1.5 BHK to a 5 BHK. They evolved a basic module consisting of a simple structure made of two walls, a floor, a ceiling and a little loft inserted in the middle. Double-height glass covered both ends of the house, with one end overlooking a private green patch.This simple design device empowers house owners to choose from the kit the architects provide, and co-design with them. For instance, internal stairs, windows, toilet layouts, and tiles could be customised for each house to reflect their personal identity.