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Guides to building and designing your home.

Practical notes from the studio on architects, interiors and Vastu for homes in Kanpur, Lucknow and across Uttar Pradesh.

Guides30 Oct 2026

How to choose an architect: 7 checks before you sign

A practical checklist for hiring an architect in Kanpur or Lucknow: COA registration, past work, scope, fees, approvals and site supervision.

Vastu30 Oct 2026

Vastu for a new home: what to settle at the drawing stage

Interiors30 Oct 2026

Architect or interior designer: who do you need for your home?

Guides30 Oct 2026

Designing a house for hot summers: orientation, shade and air

Guides30 Oct 2026

Do you need an architect to build a house? Architect vs civil engineer vs contractor

Vastu30 Oct 2026

East-facing or north-facing plot? What changes in the house plan

Guides30 Oct 2026

Architect fees: how they are charged and what you get

Guides30 Oct 2026

What it costs to build a house in 2026: an architect's breakdown

Guides30 Oct 2026

Planning a 30x40, 30x50 or 40x60 plot: what fits on each

Interiors30 Oct 2026

Designing an office or showroom: what to settle before the drawings

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Ideas for calmer homes, in your inbox

A short note each month: finished projects, material stories and practical ideas for planning your own space.