Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated January 2026. So once upon a time, I was a lazy gardener. I literally didn’t fertilize my plants; I forgot to water them and what not. Eventually, I stopped keeping plants altogether. Then, Covid hit and I really longed for a green buddyContinue Reading
Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated January 2026. Balcony tiles indeed sound like a small decision! But the moment you actually start choosing them, everything begins to feel off, especially when you’re trying to nail a modern balcony tiles design. Like, some tiles look stunning in pictures but turnContinue Reading
Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated October 2025. You know, choosing balcony tiles is honestly way harder than it sounds. We all want something pretty, but not too pretty. Then, we want easy maintenance. But, not at the cost of a dull look in just 2 months! And whenContinue Reading
Written by Ar. Ruchika Deshpande | Updated October 2025. If you’ve ever scrolled through balcony garden ideas on Pinterest and felt a little FOMO, you’re not alone. Most apartment balconies in India are the same. They are small, sun-baked, or completely ignored! In fact, I’ve seen so many beautiful balconiesContinue Reading
Imagine it’s just a week left for Diwali. Suddenly your dining table is buried under sweet boxes, dry fruits, and shiny hampers. Well, it feels festive at first, I know. But give it a week, and half of it gets re-gifted. Some goes stale, while the rest in trash. AndContinue Reading
Architectural world records! Trust me, I’ve eventually lost count of how many times I’ve stumbled on that title. But then as soon as I open the database, it’s literally the same thing over and over. Like come on, there’s hardly any architect that doesn’t know that Burj Khalifa is theContinue Reading
Well, don’t get the title wrong! I literally mean that Importa’s hidden & concealed doors in UAE might just stir a new revolution! And why, you ask? Well, let’s take you through a story! You know, I am an architect myself! But I’ll be very honest with you – WhenContinue Reading
Ever been to a residential apartment sample flat? Well, we had the chance to visit one last month, and couldn’t help but exclaim at how ‘safe’ the design was! Beige palette, the same old mirror tricks, the same old boxy console table. It just felt as if everything looked theContinue Reading
Have you ever come across a place that resembles a ship? Ah, yes! Even I have been to ship-themed cafés & restaurants. But a real palace that looks like one? Now that’s something else! That’s what you’ll find at Jahaz Mahal Mandu, an old 15th century beauty right in theContinue Reading
You know, being based in India, I’ve always been drawn to colorful Asian design — the kind that layers textures, patterns, and vibrant hues together. So yes, minimalist modern architecture never really spoke to me… until I finally visited the Villa Savoye in France during my blogging trip last year.Continue Reading
Do you know that captive or ferrying elephants have a shorter lifespan than those in the wild? Well yes, and that too by over 30+ years! Shocking, isn’t it? See, elephants are social creatures; they just can’t survive without a herd, without vegetation and yes, water! In fact, elephants needContinue Reading
You know, last week I ran a small poll to see how many people were still into gardening in 2025. And wow, a massive 94% of you said you are! But over 73% of people also told me how they struggle to find the right tools – seeds, plant bulbsContinue Reading
It was an intense and active Tuesday at 1 Leaping Frog Studio – absolutely no Monday blues, in sight! But the architects were busy in brainstorming the interiors of the Ascend – a new, multi-storied bungalow project. The brief was clear, yet challenging: minimalist and fine luxury interiors, with aContinue Reading
Last month, I dropped a poll in my studio to see if you guys prefer small or big plants. And guess what? Out of 53 people, 49 chose lush, big plants! Well, it seems you guys really love Bohemian interiors with all the plants & tropical vibes. But then howContinue Reading
You know, back in my fifth year, I had taken up high-density, multi-use skyscrapers for my thesis project. The site was fixed, the area program was roughly made, and I even thought of something dynamic—like the Aqua Tower but with my own spin. But then, I had no clue onContinue Reading